California Child Abuse Index Laws
California Child Abuse Index Laws
Suspected of Child Abuse or Child Neglect in California and Your Name On The Child Abuse Central Index Report Are you being accused, investigated, or charged with any type of child abuse or neglect? Or are you a day care provider or foster care parent who has recently been accused of child abuse or neglect? If you have been, then your name may be listed on the Child Abuse Central…
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UNLAWFUL SEARCH OF VEHICLE VIOLATES FOURTH AMENDMENT
Defendant and Appellant Boot Hughston was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine for sale, possession of methylenedioxymethamphetamine for sale, possession of psilocybin mushrooms for sale, and possession of nitrous oxide in the summer of 2006. The charges were based upon an incident in which local authorities followed Hughston around the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival held at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds. Special agent Nishiyama observed Hughston exchanging certain pills…
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Los Angeles Gang Members May Have Assets Seized by Government
Los Angeles prosecutors have filed California's first lawsuit seeking to seize homes, businesses, and other assets of known members of Los Angeles's largest gang, the 18th Street gang. The suit was filed on Monday December 8, 2008 against nine leaders of the gang. The suit stems from a state law passed earlier this year which allows cities to sue for "financial damage gangs cause communities." The suit is aiming to…
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If you are questioned about a crime do not talk to the police without an attorney
A case that has made international headlines has solemnly reminded all persons accused or being questioned about a crime to not speak with law enforcement prior to consulting with a criminal defense attorney. In 2007, five contract guards working for Blackwater Worldwide shot dead 14 innocent Iraqis and wounded dozens of others in what witnesses and family members claim was an unprovoked attack. Immediately after the shooting, the guards were…
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Simi Valley Family Law and Divorce Lawyers
The Simi Valley family law attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have more than 30 years of experience handling cases for clients that are facing domestic violence or child abuse charges. Given our long history of operating in the area, we have a long-standing familiarity with local courts, district attorneys and judges that afford our clients the Simi Valley divorce representation they need to guarantee a favorable result in their case.…
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Child Custody Attorneys Appointed by Court Not Committed to Your Case
Has your child been declared a ward of the state and you don't feel that you are getting adequate representation by your court appointed lawyer? When your child is declared a ward of the state and placed in foster care you will find yourself in Dependency Court. The court will appoint you a child custody lawyer that is on contract with the county and they will represent you to…
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Gang Affiliation Enhancement to Criminal Charges Increases Sentence
I am being charged with a crime with gang enhancements; what does that mean? Gang affiliation is an enhancement that prosecutors can add to a criminal charge. It is important to remember that most times a criminal charge becomes far more serious when made against an alleged gang member. Penalties and jail time are greater just because the crime is considered to have been "gang-related". If gang affiliation can be…
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Orange Child Support and Family Law Attorneys
The Orange family law attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have more than 30 years of experience representing Orange County child support and child custody clients who are facing losing custody of their children or increasing child support payments. Orange, California is located in Orange County just a few miles from the county seat, Santa Ana. Orange is more historical than many cities in the area in that they have preserved…
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OJ Simpson Sentenced for Kidnapping and Assult with a Deadly Weapon
OJ Sentenced to prison in Nevada Last Friday, OJ Simpson was sentenced to a maximum of 33 years in a Nevada State prison for his role in a September 2007 kidnapping and assault with a deadly weapon in Las Vegas. In sentencing Simpson, Judge Jackie Glass indicated that the evidence against Simpson was overwhelming. Such evidence included audiotapes that captured Simpson planning and executing the kidnapping and assault. It is…
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California Criminal Defense Law Firm Also Handles Family and Dependency Law
Wallin and Klarich attorneys practice both California dependency law and family law Often times when a family finds themselves in Dependency Court they also have an existing family law case. When the Dependency Court becomes involved the family law matter is placed on hold. However, when the Dependency Court has closed its case the court usually makes a family law order. Parents then find themselves back in family court. It…
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