Open Container in California
If the container was open California laws prohibit driving with an alcoholic beverage in a container that is open and exposed, clearly has a broken seal, or has been partially consumed. Containers can...
View ArticleMisdemeanor or Felony: Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Charges are dependent on the circumstances In California law, there are many charges that a prosecutor can choose to file as a felony or a misdemeanor. This flexibility afforded to prosecutors has led...
View ArticleIndecent Exposure: Flashing
Such exposure is considered lewd and out of place Indecent exposure is simply defined as purposefully exposing oneself in a public manner. Well known by the popular term “flashing”, indecent exposure...
View ArticleThe Crime of Blackmail
A threat to reveal information Blackmail is a crime in which the offender threatens to reveal information about a victim or his family members that is potentially embarrassing, socially damaging, or...
View ArticleResidential Burglary
Burglary in the first degree Residential burglary, also known as burglary in the first degree, is defined as the unlawful entry into a residence with the intent to commit a felony therein. The...
View ArticleBailing an Inmate Out of Jail
A bail bond is generally the most popular manner used in Los Angeles County A person arrested and taken to the Los Angeles County Men’s Central Jail will not be released from jail until the arrestee or...
View ArticleSami Hayek involved in traffic fatality
Brother of Selma Hayek Sami Hayek, 40 year old brother of actress Selma Hayek, was allegedly speeding in his rare sports car February 23 when he lost control and crashed in an accident that claimed the...
View ArticleMan arrested in cyber-stalking case, victim jailed in murder-for-hire plot
Skin Care specialist to the Stars attempts to hire hit man Sheriff’s investigators arrested Dawn DaLuise on March 5 and she remains held at the Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood in lieu of...
View ArticleCalifornia Welfare and Institutions Code § 5150
Involuntary Confinement With probable cause, any California peace officer can insist on the confinement of a person who is exhibiting behavior that the officer decides is the “result of a mental...
View ArticleMaking A Terrorist Threat
The term “making a terrorist threat” is a familiar phrase to frequent viewers of cable news programs. It brings to mind images of black-hooded, threatening figures in videos posted by jihadist groups...
View ArticleProtective Order for Johnny Manziel Accused of Attacking Girlfriend
It seems NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel is in trouble again and has been issued a protective order. This time he is facing allegations that he hit his girlfriend so hard that she cannot hear in her...
View ArticleVanessa Hudgens Facing Vandalism Charges
Actress Vanessa Hudgens and boyfriend, actor Austin Butler, are being investigated for a social media post that might point to an act of vandalism. Actress Vanessa Hudgens Faces Vandalism Charges...
View ArticleCourt Injunction – Kesha Fights Back Against Alleged Abuser
This past month, a New York judge denied Kesha a court injunction that would have allowed the ‘TikTok’ singer to record music outside of her record label Sony Music, thus allowing her to avoid working...
View ArticleErin Andrews Lawsuit Jury Award $55 Million Dollars
This week Erin Andrews had a jury award of $55 million to settle her peepshow lawsuit against stalker Michael David Barrett. While it was clear that Andrews was subject to humiliation as a result of...
View ArticleThe Latest in Kesha’s On-going Sexual Assault Battle
In the latest news from Kesha’s on-going sexual assault legal battle with producer Dr. Luke over allegations of sexual abuse, it appears that the singer was offered her “freedom” if she were to lie....
View ArticleTom Hanks and Rita Wilson Charged for Son’s DUI
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson were recently involved in a lawsuit for a rear-end collision. The thing is – they weren’t directly involved in the collision. But their 25-year-old son was, for alleged DUI....
View ArticleBill Cosby to Stand Trial for Sexual Assault
In January, Bill Cosby was officially charged with aggravated indecent assault for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting a woman 12 years ago. They were the first criminal charges that have been...
View ArticleVanderbilt Football Player Convicted of Rape Sex Crimes
Former Vanderbilt football player, Brandon Vandenburg, has been convicted by a jury of encouraging his teammates to rape an unconscious woman he had been dating. Vanderbilt Football Player Convicted of...
View ArticleAiles Steps Down Amid Allegations of Sexual Harassment
Just last week it was announced that Roger Ailes, the founder and chief executive of Fox News, has resigned from his position atop the media company amid allegations of sexual harassment. Ailes has...
View ArticleDassey Might be Able to Attend Wrestlemania
Brendan Dassey, one of the subjects in Netflix’s Making a Murderer, might be headed to Wrestlemania this year now that his conviction has been overturned. Brendan Dassey May Be Heading to Wrestlemania...
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