Criminal Defense Blog
Posted on Feb 1, 2012 By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
An elderly woman was recently injured in a crosswalk accident after she was struck by a man who was allegedly driving under the influence. The man in question was driving a white Ford Mustang and was ...
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Posted on Jan 25, 2012 By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
On January 16, 2012, a man was arrested on charges of aggravated assault that took place back in June of last year. The man was driving on Vermont Avenue when he exited his car to confront a homeless ...
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Posted on Jan 20, 2012 By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
El Camino Real students and faculty alike were shocked to hear that a student, initials F.R., was killed in a shooting that occurred last Wednesday, January 11, in front of his Winnetka, Los Angeles ...
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Posted on Jan 13, 2012 By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
On Friday, January 13, a sergeant of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) was arrested based on allegations of fraud. The 24-year veteran of the police force was booked after suspicion arose based ...
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Posted on Jan 5, 2012 By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
When a prosecutor is attempting to prove a case, they will need to gather evidence so that they will be able to mount the strongest offense possible. When attempting to build this case, they will use ...
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Posted on Dec 27, 2011 By Los Angeles Criminal Attorney
It has been reported that a Los Angeles, CA man has recently been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a young girl under the age of 12. The man has also been charged with forcing the victim ...
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Posted on Dec 15, 2011 By Los Angeles Criminal Lawyer
On Tuesday, December 13 police entered into the Occupy LA encampment in an attempt to dismantle the efforts. In the confusion of the massive police movement, there was a sole journalist who became ...
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Posted on Dec 5, 2011 By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
In Palm Springs, California on December 3 on charges of mayhem, assault with a deadly weapon and spousal abuse. According to the police records, the women had attempted to cut off her long-time ...
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Posted on Nov 25, 2011 By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
Twenty-seven-year-old C.A. of Garden Grove, CA was arrested on Wednesday, November 23 rd . Her husband and two-year-old daughter were away visiting family when she was invited by a neighbor to join ...
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Posted on Nov 18, 2011 By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
A death that happened more than three decades ago will now be reopened for investigation in light of recent information that has surfaced regarding the case. N. Wood was killed in 1981 on Thanksgiving ...
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Posted on Nov 11, 2011 By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
The recent arrest of D. Frank and the search for her daughter comes after the two women were accused of conning a 90-year old man into giving them his Mercedes Benz, thousands in case and other ...
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Posted on Nov 3, 2011 By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
The Montage Beverly Hills hotel on North Canon Drive was the site of a recent rape claim made on Wednesday, November 2, 2011. The front lobby desk at the luxury hotel received a call at approximately ...
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Posted on Oct 25, 2011 By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
On Sunday, October 23, a woman was walking her dogs near her home in the area of the San Bernardino National Forest. It was a little after six in the evening when the woman returned to a stranger in ...
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Posted on Oct 18, 2011 By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you have been accused of driving under the influence, then you are likely aware of the different DUI testing that they will require you to submit to. These can range from the preliminary field ...
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Posted on Oct 13, 2011 By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
Early Thursday morning, October 13 th , a woman riding her bicycle was hit by a car and killed near the Disneyland theme park. Reports indicate that the woman was on her way home from work when a car ...
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Posted on Oct 3, 2011 By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
Technology continues to grow in popularity and use throughout the nation – and not just in young adults. Teenagers are no stranger to technology and many have grown up with a cell phone in their ...
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Posted on Sep 26, 2011 By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
It is being reported that a 21-year-old man, L.E., was arrested in the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Wednesday, September 21 after it was discovered that what appeared to be snack food ...
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Posted on Sep 19, 2011 By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
The term "negligence" is often something that is thrown around in personal injury claims. When someone fails to act in a manner that is considered to be reasonable, they can be held liable ...
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Posted on Sep 12, 2011 By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
A 35-year-old man from the Los Angeles area, initials L.B., is currently facing charges for soliciting and pandering of a minor, sexual assault and lewd acts on a child. As well, he is convicted of ...
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Posted on Sep 5, 2011 By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
The first trial of an Oxnard middle school student who shot a classmate has ended with a hung jury and a mistrial. The incident is one of hot debate because the victim's sexual preference has left ...
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Posted on Aug 31, 2011 By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
Just because a case has been closed does not mean that justice has been served. In fact, with the increasing use of DNA testing, it has unfortunately come to light that many criminal convictions were ...
Continue reading "Wrongful Convictions: The Problem with Eye Witnesses" »
Posted on Aug 26, 2011 By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
The recent arrest and 30-month prison sentence of a man in Maryland is the result of the role he played in a complicated computer crime. The conspiracy involved the import and sale of computer ...
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Posted on Aug 19, 2011 By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
ABC News reports that an El Monte Navy recruiter has been arrested and charged with sexual assault of a potential recruit. The 40-year-old recruiter encountered the victim on March 9th when the ...
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Posted on Aug 9, 2011 By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
One of the newest penalties that is being slapped on people who are getting charged with drunk driving is that of an ignition interlock device (IID). This device, however, is not exactly mainstream ...
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Posted on Aug 5, 2011 By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
The son of the law Farrah Fawcett, R.O., has recently found himself in hot water after being pulled over in a typical traffic stop in the Santa Monica , CA area. The 26-year-old was found to be in ...
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