California Puts Brakes on Expungement

In a law that went into effect on January 1, 2008, California put the brakes on expungement in cases involving hit and run, reckless driving and driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The new law no longer guarantees those convicted of such vehicle violations the right to expungement following successful completion of probation.
Expungement […]

Tips on Staying Out of Harm’s Way

There have been a number of reports of late detailing how police officers have shot and killed, or otherwise harmed people who were not necessarily intending on harming anyone.
In Long Beach, the community is furious at the killing of a man who suffered from schizophrenia, but who neighbors claimed was otherwise harmless.
In Orange County, the […]

Burglary, How the Global Economy Drives It

It’s no secret that America’s economy is in a recession.  What is odd is how the global economy is affecting local criminal activity.  For example, one American dollar used to be worth two British pounds (UK currency) which meant your dollar was twice as strong as their was; however that has changed and our current […]

New Law Will Help Rape Victims

Rape victims are finally catching a break. A new federal mandate that goes into effect in 2009 will allow rape victims to undergo a forensic rape exam in a local emergency room without going to the police. The evidence will be sealed and kept on file in case they decide to press charges. Many rape […]

New Cell Phone Law May Catch Drivers By Surprise

You don’t have to be a criminal to need a lawyer. As our society becomes increasingly complex, more aspects of our lives are being regulated. The chance that you’ll run afoul of the law at some point in your life is rising. New laws are created every day, and many of them regulate everyday activities. It […]

Los Angeles, Where Violence is On the Rise

West Hollywood, known more for its gay bars and hip night-life than for its crime witnessed a terrible tragedy on March 9.  An aging  Kazakhstani man was stabbed and lay in the street bleeding for an hour before finally passing away.  Weapons crimes, murder and attempted murder are on the rise in Los Angeles, and […]

California Mom to Be Extradited to Michigan

A respected Carmel Valley mother sits in prison awaiting extradition to Michigan. In what must seem like another lifetime, she was sentenced to serve 10 to 20 years in prison for selling heroin in Saginaw, Michigan. Eight months into her sentence, she escaped over a barbed wire fence. She was 20 years old.
Now 53, Susan […]

Sex Offenders as Teachers: Educators Betraying Trust

There is an unfortunately long history of teachers who take advantage of their male or female students, and commit either rape, statutory rape or some other sexual offense.  There is also an unfortunate history of students making bogus claims against teachers because they have a grudge over a grade or some other lame excuse.
In the […]

Three Strikes and You’re Out!

In California, it’s three strikes and you’re out! The California Three Strikes Law gives you three chances to shape up. Slip up three times and you could spend your life in jail, even if that third offense is relatively minor.
Determined to get tough on crime, California passed the harsh Three Strikes Law to keep violent […]

Burglary On the Rise: How to Cope

In the last year, burglary rates have jumped as much as 20% in some parts of the San Fernando Valley, and 6% overall in the Valley.  Due in part to the crumbling economy, everything from air conditioners to plasma televisions have been reported stolen throughout the Valley.  Van Nuys has been one area particularly hit […]

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