Ignition Lock May Be Forced on First-Time Drunk Drivers

If Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Assembly Member Mike Feuer (D-LA) have their way, anyone convicted of driving drunk in California — including first-time offenders — will have to install an alcohol ignition interlock on their vehicle. A hearing on the pending legislation (A.B. 2784) will be conducted by the Public Safety Committee tomorrow. […]

Manslaughter: Why Princess Diana Wasn’t Murdered, Even Though She Died

A court recently ruled that Princess Diana was unlawfully killed, yet her death wasn’t ruled a murder, rather it was ruled to have been manslaughter. 
The legal definition of manslaughter is - The unlawful killing of a human being without malice or premeditation, either express or implied; distinguished from murder, which requires malicious intent.
The major difference between the […]

Avoid Hit and Run Charges: What to Do in an Accident

In California, it is against the law to leave the scene of a motor vehicle accident without providing driver documentation and, if there is an injury, staying to provide reasonable assistance to the injured. Those who fail to do so can be charged under California hit and run laws.  Depending on the seriousness of the accident, […]

Stalking: Is Someone Watching You?

John Cusack, the star of a dozens of popular movies, has been a movie star since the early 80’s.  He’s dealt with a variety of situations where his fame has compromised his private life.  However, recently a woman has been stalking Cusack and not only threatening his private life, but his life in general.
Stalking is […]

Hit and Run Accidents Plague California

There are approximately 700,000 hit and run accidents in the United States each year, according to U.S. Department of Transportation statistics. California leads the nation in fatal hit and run accidents, according to a 2003 analysis of statistics by the San Francisco Chronicle. A survey of news reports indicates that California drivers haven’t changed their ways. More […]

Grand Theft Auto: This Ex-Laker was Not Just Playing a Video Game

One of the country’s most popular games is Grand Theft Auto, a video game about a guy who steals a car and wreaks havoc on the streets.  As entertaining as this might be, the reality is that grand theft auto is a serious crime and extremely dangerous.  Recently, former Los Angeles Laker Isaiah Rider was arrested […]

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