Expungement Dismisses Tatum O’Neal’s Drug Record
In a New York court this week, actress Tatum O’Neal pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in connection with her arrest last month for cocaine possession. The judge ordered O’Neal to complete two half-day sessions in a drug treatment program and pay a fine of $95. The case will be dismissed if she meets those conditions […]
How Will the Upcoming Elections Affect Criminal Drug Law?
There are two important upcoming elections that can and will affect the criminal drug laws in California, the upcoming presidential and gubernatorial elections. It’s important to remember that both political parties have differing views of crime control, Republicans tend to be more in favor of putting people in jail while Democrats usually favor rehabilitation and […]
Free Headsets Offered to California Motorists
If you’re struggling to find and pay for a hands-free headset to meet the requirements of California’s new cell phone law, FreeHeadset.org may be able to help. The nationwide safe driving organization is offering to help motorists purchase hands-free headsets for their cell phones. The organization has sponsored similar programs in Illinois and New York […]
Rape and Sexual Offense: A Plague for the Innocent
Rape and sexual offense charges are an incredibly serious matter, and law enforcement officials don’t take them lightly. Take for example the drummer for the band Poison, Rikki Rocket. Rocket was accused of raping a woman at a casino in Mississippi and was arrested. However, Rocket wasn’t even in the state at the time and […]
Today is THE Day for the New Cell Phone Law
Today, July 1, 2008, the new cell phone law goes into affect in California. The law states that all drivers must use a “hands free” headset when talking on the phone in the car. The first offense under this new law will cost a $20 fine, every other offense will be $50. All individuals under […]
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