July, 2013 Articles

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30 Months in Prison for Laser Pointing in Texas

A 22 year-old man, K.S., who aimed a laser pointer at a helicopter belonging to the Dallas Police Force back in January of this year has been sentenced to 30 months in a federal prison. According to ...
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DUI Offenses in Tennessee

Like other states, Tennessee employs a complied consent law which means that you have agreed to submit to a chemical test should you be requested to take one by law enforcement when under suspicion of ...
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Former Dallas Police Officer’s DWI Dismissed

A former female Dallas police officer who was facing DWI charges had her case dismissed by prosecutors last month because they did not have enough evidence to convict her. The defendant, E. M., had ...
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Washington Marijuana Dispensaries Raided

Several medical marijuana dispensaries in the Puget Sound area have been raided in the last few days by federal agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration. A spokesperson for the DEA stated ...
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Resident Charged with Indecent Exposure and Assault in Orange County

According to patch.com, an Orange County man was charged with indecent exposure and assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly exposing himself to a woman in Mission Viejo. On July 15 th, 2013, a ...
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2 Phoenix Residents Face Murder Charges

Two Phoenix residents, a man and a woman both aged 25, may be facing murder charges according to the Pinal County Sheriff's Office. The charges are in connection with the death of an immigrant who ...
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Getting a Restricted Driver’s License after a California DUI

One of the most difficult aspects of being convicted of a California DUI is the suspension or revocation of your driver's license. The state of California considers driving a privilege and not a ...
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Domestic Violence Registry Law Passed in Texas

A new law passed in Texas creates a Domestic Violence Registry similar to the sex offender registry which is maintained by the Texas Department of Public Safety. The law, called House Bill 21, would ...
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New Arizona Gun Law

A new gun law was signed into action by Arizona's Governor earlier this year. The new law was the first gun bill of the legislative session. Called House Bill 2455, the law makes it a requirement ...
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Illinois Laws about Underage Drinking

Illinois practices a Zero Tolerance stance towards underage drinking. What this means is that anyone under the age of 21 who is caught with any trace of alcohol in his or her system will lose his or ...
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Former Sheriff’s Sergeant to Face Court for Theft and Embezzlement Charges

57-year-old B.B., a former sergeant with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, recently pled not guilty to several charges against him including felony counts of grand theft and ...
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Teen Suspect Found Asleep in Stolen Car

A Colorado Springs teen, under 18 years old, was found asleep inside a car that had been reported as stolen recently. Police saw the stolen car parked on Mapleton Drive just after midnight one ...
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Man Dies in Single Vehicle Rollover Wreck

Colorado State Patrol is investigating a fatal accident that happened on a recent Saturday morning. A Colorado Springs man was driving his late model SUV on Interstate 70 when the tragic crash ...
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4 Recent Drug Busts on Arizona Border City

Nogales, Arizona which is a U.S. – Mexico border crossing city has recently been the site of four separate drug busts on July 5. A Nogales man was arrested on that date 5 when his vehicle was ...
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California Deferred Entry of Judgment

Deferred Entry of Judgment (DEJ) is the name of the process associated with drug diversion programs in California. If you have been convicted of a drug offense, you may be eligible for alternative ...
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Refusing to Take a DWI Breath Test in Texas

Under Texas implied consent law, you are required to take a breath or blood test if asked to do so by a police officer after being pulled over on suspicion of DWI. The test must be done as promptly as ...
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Arizona Man Arrested for DUI with 0.0 BAC

A 64 year-old man, J.T., was arrested for DUI in Surprise, Arizona in early June of this year though he had ingested no alcohol or drugs prior to driving. The man was stopped by law enforcement when ...
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Chicago Murder Rate Soars over July 4 Weekend

Many news media have labeled Chicago as having two seasons: winter and murder. While sensational, that sentiment reflects the soaring number of murder and shootings that occurred in the city recently ...
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Prescription Drug Fraud in Texas

In recent years, the state of Texas has taken measures to crack down on prescription drug crimes. Seen as a growing epidemic in Texas and across the nation, crimes involving prescription drugs include ...
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Fresno Day Care Provider Charged with Child Endangerment

A 52 year-old woman who was the day care provider for four young children was recently charged with felony child endangerment in the Fresno area. The woman was arrested by Visalia police after leaving ...
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