Former LA Rams Tony Zendejas to Stand Trial for Rape

In an emotionally charged courtroom filled with his family and friends, former Los Angeles Rams kicker Tony Zendejas was recently ordered to stand trail on four counts of felony rape and sodomy at the conclusion of a preliminary hearing. The unnamed victim testified that Zendejas gave her two drugged drinks when she and friends visited his […]

Which Prevents More Drug Crimes, Treatment or Jail?

Incarceration appears to be a more effective deterrent to drug crime than treatment, according to a study of Proposition 36 recently released by UCLA’s Integrated Substance Abuse Programs at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. In 2000, California voters passed Proposition 36, also known as the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act, which offered […]

Will Criminals Receive Due Process If Marsy’s Law Passes?

Victims’ rights are a hot political issue in California this election. Proponents of California Proposition 9, also called Marsy’s Law and the Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights, say it will give crime victims the same rights as accused and convicted criminals (see our Sept. 24 post). But crime victims in California already have most of […]

Marsy’s Law Would Give Crime Victims Equal Rights

Crime victims advocates, law enforcement leaders and numerous politicians have united in support of California Proposition 9, also called Marsy’s Law. If approved by voters on the November ballot, the ”Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights Act of 2008″ will provide crime victims with the same constitutional rights as accused and convicted criminals.  
“California’s constitution guarantees rights for […]

California Leads National Decrease in Drunk Driving Stats

California posted the greatest decrease in drunken driving deaths last year according to data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Nationwide alcohol-related traffic fatalities decreased by 4% from 2006 with fatality rates falling in 32 states.
California had 117 fewer alcohol-impaired driving deaths in 2007. A driver is considered drunk when he has a […]

Does Incarceration in Coalinga Violate Inmates Rights?

It looks like hundreds of shopping malls scattered across California. There’s a barbershop, post office, library, dentist’s office and cafe.  If it weren’t for the Orwellian khaki uniforms and armed guards, it could be a mall in any town in California. But this mall is in Coalinga State Hospital, California’s long-term treatment psychiatric facility for […]

Texting May Have Caused L.A. Train Wreck that Killed 25

Authorities now suspect that the train collision that killed 25 Los Angeles commuters last week was caused by the engineer’s inattention while he was using his cell phone to text message friends. Federal investigators have determined that there were no obstructions on the track and that signals were working properly. Metrolink officials have blamed engineer […]

Kayne West Arrested in Wrestling Match with Paparazzi

In an altercation with a photographer at Los Angeles International Airport, Kayne West was arrested on a charge of vandalism late last week. According to news reports, West and his manager, Don Crowley, smashed a paparazzo’s camera into the airport floor. Both men were arrested and booked for investigation of felony vandalism.
In video clips on the TMZ […]

Red Light Districts Could Go Legit Under San Fran’s Prop K

In November, San Francisco residents could give Red Light districts the green light if they approve Proposition K. Being heralded as the legalization of prostitution, Prop K would decriminalize prostitution and change the way the city enforces prostitution laws.
Parties on both sides of the debate have been vocal in their arguments. Proponents say Prop K would improve […]

Los Angeles Considers Anti-Graffiti Law

Some youths consider graffiti a rite of passage. They’re enticed by the thrill of sneaking around in the middle of the night to leave their mark where all can see. Victims of their vandalism, however, are more than annoyed by the time and expense required to remove these questionable “works of art” which often convey […]

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