http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/ en-us 2008-05-09T06:00:00-08:00 http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2008/05/shoplift.html Shoplifting is the crime of stealing, or making an effort to steal, or intentionally paying less than the full amount for products or goods in a store. Shoplifting can include taking something without the intention of paying for it, hiding,... Theft & Shoplifting southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2008-05-09T06:00:00-08:00 http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2008/05/embezzelment.html Embezzlement is the theft of property and/or money by an individual or entity that is responsible for handling the assets. Embezzlement typically occurs in corporate settings and places of employment. Embezzlement charges can carry serious consequences regardless of whether the... Embezzelment southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2008-05-08T06:00:00-08:00 http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2008/05/dui_1.html Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a serious offense, which can carry harsh penalties including heavy fines, license suspension, and even jail time. The severity of DUI laws varies from state-to-state; however, most states enforce DUI laws rigorously. If you... DUI & Drunk Driving southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2008-05-07T06:00:00-08:00 http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2008/05/battery_charges.html Battery is the nonconsensual, harmful or offensive touching of a person or anything attached to that person, such as a wallet or purse. Unlike assault, battery requires actual physical contact. Proof of damage from the injury is not always required... Assault & Battery southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2008-05-06T06:00:00-08:00 http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2008/05/sockpuppeting_may_lead_to_crim_1.html For the uninitiated, the term “sock-puppet” is used in reference to the Internet to describe a situation where a person creates a fake online identity, usually for the purpose of deception. While it might seem obvious that, for instance, if... Internet Crimes southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2008-05-05T06:00:00-08:00 http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2008/05/us_supreme_court_agrees_to_hea.html The US Supreme Court has announced recently that it will hear the case of a man who was arrested in his home by officers who did not have a warrant. In the case, the man, Afton Callahan, of Utah, was... Warrants southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2008-05-02T06:00:00-08:00 http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2008/05/lapd_cars_to_be_outfitted_with.html The Los Angeles City Counsel’s Public Safety Committee has voted 3-1 to approve the installation of video cameras in Los Angeles Police Department patrol cars. Cameras had been recommended by the Christopher Commission, which investigated the LAPD in the... Law & Information southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2008-05-01T06:00:00-08:00 http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2008/04/be_sure_your_lawyer_is_in_fact.html That’s the message that a recent press release from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office sends. The press release involves the recent conviction of Ross Stanley Berton, age 61. Mr. Berton pleaded guilty to 15 counts of grand theft,... Law & Information southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2008-04-30T06:00:00-08:00 http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2008/04/chp_gets_federal_grant_to_crac.html A recent press release from the California Highway Patrol announced that the agency has received a federal grant to arrest DUI drivers with outstanding warrants for failure to appear in court on DUI charges, or failure to pay fines or... DUI & Drunk Driving southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2008-04-29T06:00:00-08:00 http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2008/04/sex_offenders_and_myspace.html Recently, the Connecticut Attorney General wanted information from MySpace as to whether any registered sex offenders had a web page on My Space. At first News Corp, which owns MySpace, did not comply with the Attorney General’s request, but eventually... Sex Offenses southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2008-04-28T15:19:26-08:00