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 […]

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 […]

Gang Violence: A Target for Law Enforcement

The last few months have seen a huge rise in the attention put on gang violence in Los Angeles.  Racial issues, weapons, drug offenses and more are all a part of what law enforcement faces when it comes to gangs.  Police have begun focusing on how to deal with gang violence, and are cracking down […]

Tips on On How to Avoid Being Another CSI Drug Arrest

CSI star Gary Dourdan was busted by police for possession of a variety of narcotics, including heroin, cocaine and ecstasy.  Drug charges can be serious, and can lead to fines, license suspensions, jail time and even count as a strike under California’s three strike rules. 
Dourdan was apparently found asleep in his car around 5:21 am […]

The Filth and the Fury: Sex Offenders From Both Perspectives

Sex Offender laws are serious in California.  A law on the books known as Megan’s Law states that sex offenders, on top of jail time, fines and probation, have to register with the state and their local communities as sex offenders.  There has been a great deal of news lately over the Pope’s recent comments […]

Battle for Los Angeles: How to Deal with Weapons Charges

Weapons are a serious issue in and around Los Angeles, with everything from guns, knives and even brass knuckles playing a part in a variety of crimes.  Not only does this up jail time for other felonies, but possession of a weapon can bring with it criminal charges in and of itself.
In spite of a […]

Rape: Tips to Deal with the Tragedy and Reality

Rape is a nightmare, something no woman should have to go through.  Rape also has two sides, and there are dangers on both sides.  Women have unfortunately lied about rape claims and ruined the lives of some men, and some men have done their best to lie about accusations made as well. 
However, the issue of […]

Prostitution: The Lustful Fall of Elliot Spitzer (and others)

By now, the entire world has heard of New York Governor Elliot Spitzer’s role in a prostitution ring, where he apparently was visiting with call girls whose rates were as high as $5,500 per visit over the course of 6 plus years.  Now, no longer the governor of the nation’s third largest state, he awaits possible criminal […]

Don’t Let an Accident Ruin Your Record

Drivers experience bad luck from time to time, either allowing momentary distraction to cause an accident or finding an overanxious jogger late at night. However, hit and run accidents can cause major damage to ones driving record. They can be deadly, and lead to intense penalties.
Here are some tips for both ends of […]

Three Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make When Being Arrested

Hopefully one of these tips will save you from further incriminating yourself to a police officer, whether you are guilty of a crime or not. Police will often pretend they know more than they actually do about a situation, to get you to say something that may give them more evidence against you. […]

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