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Second Round In Court: New Details In Lee Baca Trial And More

Back when Lee Baca was first put on trial and charged with obstruction of an ongoing FBI investigation, the attorneys of this ex Los Angeles County sheriff almost convinced the jury that the case, which was built up by the government actually has no basis at all. The retrial will be opening this week. The lawyers behind Baca are already planning on presenting yet another defense, which will be even more daunting. Only one of all the 12 jurors on Baca’s case in December managed to vote to release him of charges that imply his involvement in a 20111 scheme, which was carried out by the people who worked for him in order to thwart a federal probe into largely spread abuses in addition to extensive corruption by deputies that work in county jails. Despite the fact that it was 100% obvious that the people working under Baca were not acting in an...
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The Series Of Celebrities’ Home Robberies Continues

Seeing how we all live in a world eat world these days, it is no wonder that absolutely no one is safe, regardless of how well-protected and secured your home may really be. In fact, the wealthier you may be, the bigger of a target you are going to turn into in the eyes of the burglars. And the mansion of popular singer Alanis Morissette is a great example of that. Not that long ago, burglars have managed to break into the house and robbed it, taking valuables as well as jewelry that all cost about two million dollars. Burglars broke into the house in the 2000 block of North Tigertail Road last Thursday. The place is one of the wealthiest areas in Brentwood and the law enforcement authorities say that the location is not known for the criminal activity. Sources have managed to uncover that the house the burglars have...
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Domestic Violence And Unnecessary Arrests

The official statistical data clearly demonstrates that cases of domestic violence are way too common these days. We are not only talking about the State of California – we are referring to the entire nation. It is the shocking truth, but the very same statistics also proves that one out of three women in the country will be a victim of domestic violence at least once in her lifetime. Furthermore, what is all the more unexpected is the fact that one out of every four men will be victim of domestic violence as well. Needless to say, though, when it comes to family it is also quite conflicting, even if domestic violence is an issues. After all, people are somewhat divided – on one hand, they wish to share their pain and to tell about how they are suffering, but they do not want their loved ones to get in trouble....
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Body Cameras Used By LAPD And The ACLU Reaction

Even though the ACLU is constantly expressing its concerns about the use of body cameras by the law enforcement officers from Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), those cameras have already turned into an invaluable asset for the entire department and are being actively used most of the time. Not too long ago two police officers were deployed on a scene, when witnesses reported that they saw a woman armed with some type of knife. It is not entirely clear what happened when the police arrived on the spot, but one thing is certain – they shot the woman. She was taken to a hospital, but her condition and her injuries were critical, so she did not make it. It seems that both law enforcement officers discharged their weapons into the woman. The police chief also stated that both officers were wearing body cameras when the shooting took place and that both...
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Christmas: A Perfect Time For Crimes

The holiday season is nearly upon us! Well, this is without a doubt the time of the year that we were all waiting for so eagerly! The cities all over the nation are changing – holiday decorations make people feel better and cheer them up indeed. With that said, even though this time of the year is generally a very fun as well as cheerful one, it is also a pretty dangerous time of the year indeed. That is right – the official statistical data clearly demonstrates that the number of crimes being committed during the holidays is pretty high. Below are the most common types of crimes that take place during the holidays: Domestic violence Scams – these may include even charity scams and fraudulent actions Counterfeiting Home burglary Sexual assault and rape Vehicle theft Drunk driving Robbery Shoplifting Identity theft Well, in case you or maybe your loved ones were...
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Cases of Child Abuse in Los Angeles, CA

Harming an innocent child that cannot fight back is pretty sickening. Unfortunately, the modern society has to deal with cases of child abuse quite often. Still, it is pretty much impossible to imagine why would you want to hit a child to begin with. After all, even if the child is unwanted, there is always an option of giving him or her for adoption. If you did not want a child, you could benefit from this alternative. One way or the other, it is pretty much impossible to imagine a case when there is a reason to injure a child in the first place. With that said, yet another child abuse case is currently being investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department. The investigators state that the child was injured in one of the apartment complexes that is located near the 9th street and the Baseline road. It happened around 5:45pm. The...
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White Collar Crimes And How To Deal With Them

The definition of White Collar Crime and the term itself was introduced back in 1930s, when it was used for the nonviolent crimes. In some cases, if a crime could not be proven as a violent one, it was automatically transformed into a White Collar crime. In the state of California, the White Collar crimes are handle by the Federal Government, District Attorneys or local prosecutors. Nowadays, the term implies non-violent crimes that involve property or funds that were entrusted to an employee. In these days, embezzlement is the most common White Collar crime. This type of crime usually involves a person or a group of persons, who were in the position of trust. Very often these persons are bookkeepers or accountants – people, who are dealing with important paperwork or money matters. Needless to say, White Collar crimes are no different from any other types of crime, so charged individuals are not...
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Ways To Fight Unlawful Police Search And Seizure How-To Guide Released By Criminal Defense Experts

Los Angeles Criminal Defense Law Firm, Criminal Defense Experts, has published a new video how-to guide dedicated to helping criminal offenders dismiss the charges due to unlawful search and seizure by law enforcement. This guide will also have information useful to anybody facing the challenge of fighting criminal charges in court.This most recent how-to video guide from Criminal Defense Experts contains precise and detailed steps and instructions, designed to be used by people who were arrested and unlawfully searched and others who need it, helping them dismiss the charges due to unlawful search and seizure, as quickly, easily and with as little stress as possible. Criminal Defense Experts state that this accessible, easy to follow video guide provides all of the information necessary to fully understand the whole situation, to get the results they want. The Full Video How-To Guide Covers: experienced criminal defense – how to win your case in court and receive...
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Different Kinds Of On-Campus Sexual Assault Charges And Ways To Deal With It

College years are some of the most memorable years in just about any person’s entire lifetime. This is due to a large number of reasons. After all, college is not only about the education and studying. In fact, there is a whole lot of partying going on there, a lot of fun, a whole lot of alcohol indeed. With that said, the official statistical date clearly indicates a significant rise in the sexual assault charges on-campus. Well, these charges are very hard to prove and, to be entirely honest, even more difficult to prosecute. After all, colleges are rarely equipped to handle the matter. During the party a lot of boys and girls really enjoy drinking alcohol. Drunken sex is also nothing new, but on the morning after there are tons of regrets and some people tend to believe that they were simply used due to their drunken condition. Still, proving it...
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Los Angeles Criminal Attorney Reveals Details of Lana Clarkson Case on Court TV

If there is one thing that people are counting on when going to a lawyer’s office, it is without a doubt the fact that the attorney-client relationship is going to be private and confidential indeed. That is right – lawyers always ask you to be honest with them and all of the things that you say are considered to be completely confidential. With that said, it is all confusing as well as somewhat irregular to say the least to find out that Sarah Caplan – one of Phil Spector’s lawyers actually testified against former client during the motion hearings. This fact is not only irregular – it really stands out and it is somewhat difficult to form an objective opinion on the matter. People view this fact very differently and there is a lot of controversy around Caplan’s actions. One way or the other, even though Sarah Caplan testified earlier, she refused...
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