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  • Arraignment Postponed for Los Angeles "Grim Sleeper"
  • When Therapists Also Need Help
  • Attempted Murder -- California's "Catch-all" Crime
  • A Felon No More
  • The Difference Between Resisting Arrest and Resisting an Executive Officer
  • Unexplained Fourth of July Drive-By Shooting
  • How Injuries Affect a California Battery Conviction
  • $500,000 Worth of Illegal Fireworks Found in a La Puente Home
  • Felony Evasion of a Peace Officer Causing Injury or Death...What Happens When People Get Hurt
  • High-Speed Chases and Felony Evasion of a Peace Officer...What Happens When the Show's Over
  • Understanding the Difference between Robbery, Burglary, and Theft
  • False Imprisonment vs. Kidnapping
  • Dissuading a Witness -- A Relatively Minor Offense...That is, Unless You're a Gang Member
  • Top Five Reasons Why California's 10-20-Life Law is Unduly Harsh
  • Prison vs. Release
  • Mentally Disordered Offenders
  • Authorities Bust California Drug-Trafficking Gang
  • California Gun Laws
  • The Difference Between Negligently Discharging a Firearm and Shooting at an Inhabited Dwelling
  • Shooting at an Inhabited Dwelling and its Connection to Murder
  • Ex-Duke Football Players Plead Guilty to Gun Charges
  • Guns, Knives, Beer Bottles, and Dogs...All Deadly Weapons
  • Are Knife Laws Becoming More Lenient?
  • Assault with a Deadly Weapon or Assault with a Firearm?
  • Delta Pilot Arrested for Carrying a Concealed Weapon
  • Orange County District Attorney's Office Drops Domestic Violence Charges against Jenna Jameson's Boyfriend Tito Ortiz
  • It's Ironic - You Don't Have to Personally Use a Firearm to be Convicted of Personally Using a Firearm in California
  • Room for Redemption
  • California Laws Regarding Private Gun Transfers
  • Weapons of Mass Destruction
  • Guarding the Guardians Requires Information
  • California's MANY Gun Laws...
  • Open Carry vs. Concealed Carry
  • Legal Racial Profiling
  • Sincerity Is Not A Crime
  • Pepper Spray - A Legal Weapon Frequently Used In An Illegal Manner
  • Gun Lobbyists Making More Headway (Just Not in California)
  • Common "Kickbacks" May Actually Be Illegal Bribery
  • The Confusion behind California's Gun Laws
  • Corrupt Witness Testimony
  • Plea Bargains
  • Jesse James Finally Catches a Break...
  • Vermont Woman Charged with Doctor Shopping
  • Who is Affected by California's Bribery Laws?
  • The Connection between Drugs and Weapons
  • The Connection between Brandishing a Weapon, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and Criminal Threats
  • Be Careful of What You Ask For...
  • DUI with a Child - Sentencing Enhancement or a Felony?
  • The Consequences of Staged Accidents
  • Bribery Comes at a High Cost…
  • When "Consensual" Sodomy Isn't...
  • Calabasas Nursing Home Employee Stands Trial for Elder Abuse and Torture
  • California Woman Who Set Fire to Stripper Convicted of Aggravated Mayhem
  • California's No Drop Policy
  • Not All Negligent Acts are Treated the Same
  • Brandon Hein - Life in Prison under California's Felony-Murder Rule
  • California's New Non-revocable Parole Program
  • California's So-Called "Mandatory" Parole Law
  • Understanding the Difference Between California Probation and Parole
  • Former R&B Artist D'Angelo Arrested for Soliciting a Cop
  • Good Samaritan Acquitted of Battery on a Peace Officer
  • California Assault and Battery - Understanding the Difference
  • Preponderance of the Evidence vs. Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
  • Great Bodily Injury -- A California Nightmare
  • Authorities Bust Largest Medi-Cal Fraud Ring in California History
  • The Unfortunate Plight of Nursing Home Employees
  • If It's Too Good To Be True, It Usually Is...
  • Elder Abuse on the Rise
  • The California Plea Bargain Catchall – “Disturbing the Peace”
  • Dancer/Choreographer "Shane" Sparks Arrested for Child Molestation
  • Man Convicted for Indecent Exposure...In His Own Home
  • Introducing the First Legal Male Prostitutes
  • Arson Investigation - Hardly a Science
  • The Importance of Being Removed from the California Megan's Law Website
  • Decoy Officers Frequently Used to Catch So-Called Predators
  • Harassing Text Messages Lead to Cyberstalking Charges
  • Celebrity Stalking
  • The History of California Spousal Rape Law
  • Common Misconceptions about California Date Rape
  • Roman Polanski on House Arrest for His 1977 California Statutory Rape Charges
  • An Overview of California Rape Laws
  • Highway 15 a Fertile Ground for DUI Arrests
  • Judges Order CA to Reduce Prison Population
  • Jackson Doctor Administered Lethal Dose
  • Veteran Officer Sentenced for Making Threats
  • LAPD Perjury Case Should Make Us All More Critical of Police Testimony
  • Suspects Wrongfully Accused of Lewd Conduct at Elysian Park
  • Ending Penal Code 290 Registration
  • Life in Prison for Forgetfulness?
  • Can a Bully Claim Self-Defense?
  • Are You a Cop?
  • Penal Code 1000 and State Licensing Agencies
  • Proposition 36 & DUI Cases: Casting Too Narrow a Net
  • Arson Charges for a Child?
  • Internet Sting Operations Target Child Pornography
  • California Embezzlement as an Aggravated Form of Theft
  • Blackmail as a Crime Under California Extortion Law
  • Recanting Victims Don't Stop Domestic Violence Prosecutions
  • Welfare Fraud - How it Works
  • California Burglary Law and After-Acquired Intent
  • When Does a Spanking Become a Crime?
  • Informants Must Pass Reliability Tests
  • Challenging California Search Warrants
  • San Bernardino Lacks a Camp System for Juvenile Offenders
  • DUI Probation Violations
  • Serna Motions for Lack of Speedy Arrest
  • Police Continue to Entrap Gay Men for Lewd Conduct
  • What To Do if You Have an Arrest Warrant in California
  • When Should Medical Conditions Cost People Their Drivers Licenses?
  • “Mistake” as a Defense to Perjury
  • Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude
  • Post-Conviction Relief for Non-Citizens
  • Criminal Defense of Non-Citizens is Complex and Fraught with Peril
  • California Auto Burglary Requires a Break-in
  • Criminal Liability for Stealing & Receiving Stolen Property
  • Grand Theft vs. Petty Theft in California
  • Medical Marijuana Will Now Be Taxed in Oakland
  • Jury Hangs in OC Murder for Hire Case
  • Man Faces Trial in Simi Valley Shooting Rampage
  • Negligent Operator Suspensions Can Often be Avoided
  • Michael Jackson Doctors Could Face Murder
  • Local Officials Continue to Attack Dispensaries
  • Penal Code 470: California’s Forgery Law
  • Reforms Needed to Hone the Reach of Proposition 36
  • Tough Sentencing for Drug Users in California
  • California Marijuana Law: Easy on Users, Harsh on Sellers
  • "Resisting Arrest" is Broadly Defined
  • Michael Jackson Dies Four Years After Famed Acquittal
  • Vehicle Code 14601 and Vehicle Code 12500: Punishing Unlicensed Driving in California
  • Twin Towers Jail in Los Angeles Serves Multiple Purposes
  • Sheriffs Plead Guilty to “Assaulting and Battering” a Firefighter
  • California Domestic Battery: What You Need To Know
  • Sex Offenses in California - Defined
  • Singer Chris Brown Charged With Aggravated Assault
  • California and Nevada Possession of an Ounce of Marijuana
  • Attorney Darrell York Joins the Shouse Law Group
  • Clark County Detention Center is Safe Without Segregation
  • San Bernardino Cocaine Trafficking Probe
  • Southern California Welfare Fraud
  • Los Angeles DNA Evidence Backlog: The Perfect Storm
  • Tustin Sex Crime Arrest of School Athletic trainer
  • Comparing The Nevada and California Burglary Laws
  • Man Faces Vehicular Manslaughter in Fatal Street Racing Incident
  • LAPD Officer Arrested On Suspicion of Sexual Assault
  • Three Men Arrested In Connection with Robberies
  • Man Pleads Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity
  • Martial Arts Teacher Pleads Guilty to Molesting Boys
  • Driving Under the Influence of Drugs Detection Tests on the Way
  • DUI Suspect Pursued By Police Strikes and Kills Pedestrian
  • Camarillo Man Arrested on Suspicion of DUI and Vehicular Manslaughter
  • Sexual Assault against Patients Lands Doctor in Jail
  • San Bernardino Birthday Party Clown Pleads Guilty to Molesting Girls
  • Los Angeles Medicare Fraud Case Ensnares 18
  • Police Arrest Parolee-at-Large After High-Speed Chase
  • Sitcom Actress Arrested In LAX On Suspicion of Drug Possession
  • DUI Suspect Attempts to Flee, Injures Sheriff's Deputy
  • Myths & Truths About Nevada Prostitution Law
  • California & Nevada Lewd Conduct Laws
  • California Marijuana Law Differs for Users versus Sellers
  • Baltimore Case: Miranda Rights Need Not Be Verbatim To Count
  • Murder Witnesses Called Into Question
  • “Atonement” And Criminal Defense
  • Marion Jones Convicted – Why You Need A Criminal Defense Lawyer Every Step Of The Way
  • San Francisco Zoo Highlights Question of Criminal Negligence
  • Pretext Calls – What You Need To Know
  • California Hit and Run Law in the News Lately
  • The case of Genarlow Wilson
  • Mike Nifong and The Duke Lacross Case
  • Right To Remain Silent
  • Former Orange County Church Pastors Decline DA’s Plea Deal
  • Not Guilty Plea Entered In Fatal San Fernando Valley Road Rage Crash
  • Teen Arrested On Suspicion Of Hacking Orange County’s 911 System
  • Arson Tip Reward Increased in Santiago Fire
  • Los Angeles Sheriff’s Deputies Had An “Arrest Contest”
  • Senator Craig is Guilty, But Not of a Crime
  • Britney Spears Charged With Misdemeanor Hit-and-Run
  • Long Beach Teacher Accused Of Hiding Camera In Stepdaughter’s Bedroom
  • Rodman Investigated For Sexual Battery In Orange County Bar Incident
  • Orange County Personal Trainer Faces Sexual Battery Charges
  • Attempted Murder Charges Dropped Against Teen In Orange County
  • South Bay Murder Suspect Freed From Jail After Prosecutors Delay Trial
  • Police Arrest Man Carrying Marijuana Plants
  • Orange County Hit And Run Case Reaching Conclusion
  • Teen Charged As Adult in Petaluma Murder
  • Former Dance Instructor in Orange County Faces Pornography and Sexual Assault Charges
  • New York Law Makers Aim To Ease Convicts’ Access To DNA Evidence
  • Jury Acquits Spanaway Man of Bestiality Charge
  • Riverside County Ordered to Pay Wrongly Convicted Man
  • Convicted Sex Offender Found Not Guilty of Raping Girls

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