Los Angeles Child Custody and Child Support Attorneys
Los Angeles Child Custody and Child Support Attorneys
Los Angeles is the largest city in California and the second largest in the United States. As a booming economic region within the country, it's no wonder that Los Angeles is part of the largest county by population in the United States at over 10 million people. The 2000 census reported that out of 1,275,412 households and 798,407 families residing in the city, thirty-four percent of households had children under…
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California Threshold Blood Alcohol Content Lowered for Drivers With Prior DUI Offense
California recently lowered the threshold blood-alcohol content for drivers who have already been convicted of a DUI offense in California. Now, anyone on probation for driving under the influence can be judged as a repeat offender if found to be behind the wheel with any measurable alcohol on his or her breath. This new "zero tolerance" law means that a driver who is on DUI probation, who is pulled over…
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Reckless Driving in California: Understanding the Law and What You Can Do if Accused
Reckless driving, defined in Section 23103, is one of the most vaguely worded statutes in the California Vehicle Code. It states that "[a]ny person who drives any vehicle upon a highway in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving." A person found guilty for a first offense of reckless driving in California can face fines of several thousand dollars, a jail…
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San Bernardino County Child Custody and Support Attorney
San Bernardino County, California is 20,160 square miles of valleys and mountains located in the southeastern part of California. It is the largest county by area in the United States, and is part of the Inland Empire. About 90% of the county is desert, with the remaining 10% consisting of the San Bernardino Valley and the San Bernardino Mountains. Many winter sport enthusiasts converge on the San Bernardino Mountains during…
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California Sexual Assault Charges against 78 Year Old Respected Medical Doctor
Recently a 60 year old patient has accused Dr. Horace Newhard, a family doctor who has been a medical doctor since 1973, of sexual assault in California. The patient alleges that during a medical exam of her vaginal area that the doctor "thrust something into her" and then she felt the doctor touch her breasts. The doctor alleges that any touching that took place was entirely for medical purposes without…
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Vehicular Manslaughter Charges Filed in Death of Angels Pitcher
According to an report, Andrew Thomas Gallo, 22, of San Gabriel was charged with three counts of murder, hit and run, and drunk driving in Orange County for his alleged role in the death of 3 individuals: a promising Angel's pitcher, a Cal State Fullerton communications student and an aspiring sports agent. The charges came after the baseball world was rocked by the news that young Angel's pitcher, Nick Adenhart,…
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Tips for Victims of Identity Theft
The office of the attorney general has published a page on its website dedicated to those who are victims, or suspect they may be victims, of identity theft. Identity theft is currently among the fastest growing crimes in America. It affected approximately 10 million victims in 2008 (a 22% increase from 2007). During these hard economic times, it is vital that each individual protect their financial resources. A large part…
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California DUI Deaths in 2007
Drunken Drivers Generate No Shortage Of Grim Statistics: This Is Why You Need a Criminal Defense DUI Attorney According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2007 drunken drivers caused nearly 13,000 deaths in the United States, including 1,555 in California. In 2007 alone, police made more than 1.4 million DUI arrests. Some would argue that such numbers call for stricter laws. However, an argument can be made that…
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Orange County Federal Witness Tampering Charges Against Sheriff: Working to Appeal on Ethical Violations
A United States District Court sentenced former Orange County Sheriff Michael Carona to five and half years behind bars on charges of federal witness tampering. United States District Court Judge Andrew J. Guilford made it clear on Monday that he considered Carona's conviction on a single charge very serious. Saying in court records "lying will not be tolerated in this courtroom…especially by this county's leading law enforcement officer." Judge Guilford…
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Ventura County Child Custody and Support Attorneys
Ventura County, California is located in Southern California and, like Orange County, is widely considered as one of the safest and most affluent counties in the country. One contributing factor to Ventura's wealth is the presence of the "Tech Coast" area, which houses many biotech, healthcare and telecommunications corporations. As a result, Ventura County is often referred to as the "Gold Coast." As a growing part of Southern California drawing…
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