Two Arrested in Church Parking Lot Thefts Now Praying for an Experienced Riverside Theft Attorney
Two Arrested in Church Parking Lot Thefts Now Praying for an Experienced Riverside Theft Attorney
Two people were arrested outside a Temecula, CA church on Sunday, October 4, 2009, on suspicion of vehicle theft and other charges according to authorities. An officer was patrolling the area of Hope Lutheran Church in Temecula because there had been several recent reports of burglaries in church parking lots in the area during worship services. At about 9:00am an officer spotted a vehicle matching the description of the vehicle…
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Shooting at Oxnard Juvenile Court was a False Alarm
Oxnard Juvenile Court building was shut down one morning in late October, after a reported shooting in the lobby. The entire facility was locked down and court proceedings were delayed while police searched for the gun man. According to police, the suspect was a man wearing a Chargers football jersey and slicked back hair. After closing the building for most of the morning and into the afternoon, the detectives determined…
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Petition for Factual Innocence Can Help Those Wrongfully Accused
Many people are wrongfully arrested by law enforcement. Often the police officer makes an "honest mistake" or the police officer may arrest a person wrongfully due to a faulty identification by a witness. In other cases, the police officer may arrest someone without probable cause in an attempt to harass or obtain information from a person. Whatever the reason for the arrest, after the charges are dismissed the person may…
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California Court Rules that Search of a Computer Not Specifically Mentioned in Search Warrant, Violated Defendant’s Rights
Police obtained a warrant to search the property of a defendant thought to be a drug dealer. While in the house executing the search warrant, police officers decided to also search the defendant's computer and discovered child pornography. As a result of the search of the computer, the homeowner was charged with unlawful possession of child pornography. Although the search warrant did not specifically authorize a search of any computers,…
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Lancaster Reckless Driving and DUI Lawyers
Situated in Southern California's Antelope Valley, the city of Lancaster is the ninth fastest growing city in the United States. It is no surprise then, that Lancaster is the eight largest city in Los Angeles County with an approximate population of 145,243. Lancaster is well-known for attracting various national and local companies from an array of businesses and industries. Also a major draw of Lancaster for businesses and potential homeowners…
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A Person Who is Charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon May Be Surprised When their Driving Privilege is Suspended for Life
In some situations, being convicted of assault with a deadly weapon may result in serious penalties. Most people are generally aware of the potential consequences associated with a conviction for assault with a deadly weapon. A person convicted of assault with a deadly weapon may be unfortunate enough to get a lifetime suspension of driving privileges by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Under California law, the Department of Motor Vehicles…
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United States Supreme Court to Decide Whether Locking Up Children for Life is Constitutional
The United States Supreme Court is set to hear a wide variety of cases as it begins its new term. Among these cases, the Supreme Court will decide whether a sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole imposed on juvenile offenders constitutes cruel and unusual punishment. The Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution provides protection against cruel and unusual punishment. In a previous 2005 decision, the Supreme…
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Pasadena Reckless Driving and DUI Lawyers
The city of Pasadena is located in the San Gabriel Valley and is a bustling region of Los Angeles County. Known nationally for hosting the Tournament of Roses parade and the annual Rose Bowl Football game, Pasadena is also recognized for being a safe and diverse community. With an estimated population of 146,518 as of 2007, Pasadena is the sixth largest city in LA County, drawing many new residents and…
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California Law Seeks to Prevent Minors Drunk in Public
It has been well established that minors will consume alcohol before they are legally permitted to at 21. Lawmakers in California hope a new law will help deter minors from not only drinking, but from being drunk in public. As of 2009, the California Courts will impose a suspension or delay of driving privileges on minors who are convicted of being drunk in public. California law states that any person,…
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Some Big Cities Eliminate Criminal History Questions from Job Applications
Employers face many decisions when deciding who to hire for a job. Undoubtedly one of these considerations is whether or not the prospective employee has had a criminal history. Currently many job applications ask criminal history questions. However across the United States, many big cities are starting to eliminate these types of questions. These changes have been implemented in an effort to prevent those convicted of a crime from being…
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