Palmdale Family Law and Domestic Violence Lawyers
Palmdale Family Law and Domestic Violence Lawyers
Palmdale, California is one of the largest cities in the Mojave Desert. Palmdale was and continues to be a key location during much of the research and development on many of the United States Air Force's modern aircraft. Some of the better known projects include the SR-71 Blackbird, F-117 Nighthawk, B2 Spirit and the F-35 JSF. It has certainly earned its nickname, "The Aerospace Capital of America", and even attracted…
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Criminal Defense Attorney Private Investigation Leads to Dismissal
It really pays to hire an attorney who will independently investigate your case My case started like a bad dream. One night, after being out all night with my girlfriend, I went over later in the evening to another one of my friend's house to visit him. Little did I know, he was wanted by the police in connection with a shooting incident earlier that evening. After I had been…
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Ontario Family Law and Child Support Lawyers
Ontario, California is a thriving city in San Bernardino County. The city's population has exploded; increasing to nearly one hundred times the size it was one hundred years ago. Today, it hosts a small international airport and an ECHL hockey team, the Ontario Reign. Its economy today is primarily focused on service and warehousing but some agriculture and manufacturing facilities remain. Ontario's size is starting to show in its recent…
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Orange County Murder and Great Bodily Injury Faced by Man Following Police Chase
Murder of a Fetus In recent news, a man who was accused of murder for causing a car crash that killed an eight-month old fetus is facing one felony charge of murder in Orange County , after evading authorities while recklessly driving with a sentencing enhancement for causing great bodily injury. The man allegedly led police on a four-minute chase that reached speeds of 65 mph on city streets after…
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Britney Spears’ Los Angeles County Child Custody Battle Continues
Britney Spears' Custody Battle It is unlikely that Britney Spears will regain child custody in Los Angeles County or have her visitation increased anytime soon, due to her father having been awarded permanent conservatorship and retaining control of her finances. This order was made due to her problems that arose in January, when she was hospitalized for 5150 (being a danger to herself and to others) and was accused of…
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Los Angeles County Sexual Assault Cases to go Unprosecuted
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office Unable to Prosecute More Than 200 Sexual Assault Cases According to the results of an audit released last month, more than 200 open cases of sexual assault in Los Angeles County will not be prosecuted. This is the result of the LAPD's Scientific Investigations Division failing to test DNA evidence before the 10 year Statute of Limitations passed. The audit further found that…
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California Restraining Orders Affords Protection Under the Law
Restraining Order, Do I need one to protect myself legally if someone is harassing or stalking me? If someone is stalking, harassing, threatening you, etc. you can seek a civil harassment restraining order (RO). A civil harassment RO is appropriate if you are not related to, not married to, do not have children with, do not have a dating relationship, etc with the person that is stalking/harassing/threatening you. Civil harassment…
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California Felony Charges with Great Bodily Injury by Pregnancy
Pregnancy Can Be Considered "Great Bodily Injury" Under California law, anyone who in the commission of a felony "personally inflicts great bodily injury….shall be punished by an additional and consecutive term of imprisonment." (Penal Code §12022.7, subd. (a), italics added.) Under the "one strike law" (§667.61), when a Defendant is convicted of a specified California sex offense, and the jury finds true a 12022.7 allegation, the court must sentence the…
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Immigration Law and Vacating a Plea
People v. Akhile For those considering filing a motion to vacate a plea based on Penal Code Section 1016.5, familiarity with this case is a must. In the above case, Appellant is a Native of Nigeria who entered the United States on a Tourist Visa and never left. In February of 1992, Appellant plead guilty to grand Theft and Embezzlement. The Trial Court sentenced him to two years state prison.…
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San Bernardino Family Law and Divorce Attorneys
San Bernardino, California is the county seat of San Bernardino County. Located in the southwestern area of the county, San Bernardino occupies most of the San Bernardino Valley and is a large part of California's Inland Empire. San Bernardino has had the unfortunate distinction as one of America's most dangerous cities from 2003 through 2005. With murder rates among the highest in the country, the criminal defense law firm Wallin…
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