Blogs 2010 November

November, 2010 Blog Posts

Suge Knight Arrested for Outstanding Traffic Warrant

This week, Suge Knight was arrested by local law enforcement in the city of Los Angeles for an outstanding traffic warrant. The arrest took place as he exited a restaurant near Universal Studios. ...
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Man Charged with 12th DUI Offense on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day brought a 12th drunk driving offense for one Ohio man. Kelly Dorler, 45, was reported to the police when a concerned citizen dialed 911 upon seeing his van swerve across West ...
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Theft and the element of "Asportation"

To constitute a completed criminal theft, property the subject of a theft charge must be carried away or "asported". Asportation requires three things under the law: (1) that the goods be severed from ...
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Theft and "Asportation"

To constitute a completed criminal theft, the property must be carried away or "asported". Asportation requires three things under the law: (1) that the goods be severed from the possession or custody ...
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Grandmother arrested for allegedly throwing grandchild from railing at a Fairfax mall

Carmela Dela Rosa, 50, was arrested and charged with aggravated malicious wounding after allegedly throwing her 2 year old granddaughter over the railing from a fifth-floor outdoor walkway at a ...
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Death Penalty

please read this fascinating article re the death penalty: http://www.nybooks.com/articles/archives/2010/dec/23/death-sentence/?page=1
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Two Arrested After Beating a Crossing Guard

Jose Hernandez, 27, and Vanessa Del Pilar Martinez, 20, are in custody for allegedly beating a 59-year-old female crossing guard and stealing her stop sign and whistle. According to sheriff's ...
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Cooperating defendants have a right to the fruits of their cooperation

When defendant Argentine made the mistake of attempting to cash a forged check in the amount of $1,200.00 in Nassau County one October 5 th some years back, he not only found himself facing felony ...
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Important Tips If You Are Arrested

It is incredibly easy to forget yourself when you are in as stressful of a situation as being arrested. Remembering a few tips, however, could end up saving your freedom. 1. Do not struggle, run, or ...
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Mother and Two Daughters Found Stabbed to Death

Police are investigating a murder of a mother and her two daughters. 43 year old Stacey Cochran Hill and her children, 17 year old Jade Hannah and 11 year old Joi Cochran were all found dead in their ...
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Police Locate Man Involved in Fatal Shooting

In the city of Mesa, police say they made an arrest in a case involving the fatal shooting of a man. Defendant was placed under arrest on Tuesday evening. According to a statement by local police, ...
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Counterfeiting Laws

Assembly Bill 819 amends Penal Code Section 350. Penal Code Section 350 makes it unlawful to intentionally manufacture, sell or knowingly possess for sale any counterfeit trademark registered with the ...
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Study Links Football to Criminal Domestic Violence Arrests

As reported by the Knoxville News a new study links football to criminal domestic violence arrests. According to the study, entitled "Family Violence and Football: The Effects of Unexpected Emotional ...
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Six Indicted in Connection with Interstate Marijuana Drug Shipments

In Fresno, California, a United States Attorney, Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge, and Fresno County Sheriff announced the unsealing of a federal indictment charging Bounepheng ...
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David Cassidy Faces Multiple DUI Related Charges

A Patridge Family star was engaged in some behavior that was not befitting the role model status he once held. David Cassidy was captured on a police dashboard camera video swerving on State Road 91 ...
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California Seat Belt Law

California law requires that drivers and passengers use a seat belt or safety restraint system while riding in a motor vehicle. Every person riding in a private passenger motor vehicle must be ...
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Judge's Pledge

Judge's in the Santa Cruz County Courts have pledged to be courteous, respectful and civil to the attorneys, parties and witnesses who appear before the Court; to exercise authority to ensure that all ...
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Teacher Arrested for Sex Crimes in Granada Hills

In Granada Hills, a local teacher from Hillcrest Christian School was placed under arrest on Tuesday night. Law enforcement officers say that he was placed under arrest because he had sex numerous ...
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How To Obtain Inmate Information From The Santa Clara County Main Jail

If you have a loved one who has been arrested for a misdemeanor or felony and is housed at the Santa Clara County Main Jail in San Jose, California you may wish to obtain inmate information about your ...
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Auto Theft Ends in Police Chase

This week, a police chase that took place in the city of Phoenix ended with one man in police custody after officers forced him to surrender at gunpoint. The man was taken into police custody at a ...
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