NTSB Urges States to Lower Drunk Driving Limit to .05

With talk of lowering the legal blood alcohol limit, the federal government is considering offering incentives to states that lower the legal limit to .05 from the current level of .08. By lowering the legal alcohol limit, the government hopes … Continue reading →

Is California’s Realignment of Inmates Causing an Increase in Crime?

Many Republican law makers, law enforcement officials and victims’ rights groups argue that the shift in California’s penal system pushed through legislature by Gov. Jerry Brown a couple years ago has spurred crime rates across the state. The shift, referred … Continue reading →

Gang of Eight Completes Bill Addressing Illegal Immigration

Four Democrats and four Republicans brought their efforts to success when they completed crafting a new immigration bill April 16. The 844-page bill was broad in scope, addressing illegal immigration, new visa programs for highly skilled foreign workers, family rights … Continue reading →

More than Half of Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana

Results from a poll conducted by the Pew Research Center found that more than half of Americans support the legalization of marijuana. We have definitely seen a shift in the way Americans view marijuana over the last couple decades — … Continue reading →

LA’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Services to Close

Alternative Dispute Resolution Services, the Los Angeles Superior Court’s department that helps resolve cases before going to court will be closed by June 8. According to Mary Hearn, spokeswoman for the Los Angeles Superior Court, the Superior Court is closing … Continue reading →

Marijuana Charges in California

Marijuana charges in the state of California can result in harsh penalties such as days or months in jail and fines starting at $100. If you are arrested for possession, you should consult with an experienced drug offense lawyer as … Continue reading →

The Right Lawyer for Domestic Violence

The Los Angeles police department does not take domestic violence lightly. According to the LAPD, more than 2 million women and more than 1 million children are victims of domestic abuse each year, and this is something that the department … Continue reading →

Tracing Guns Used in Crimes, Not so Easy

Federal law prohibits the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) from collecting information on or tracking the purchase of guns. In 2003, Rep. Todd Tiahrt of Kansas first attached an amendment, now called the Tiahrt Amendment, to a … Continue reading →

Split Sentences More Common in Some Counties

An increasing number of county judges are using split sentences, thanks to California’s new felon imprisonment law, which now requires low-level offenders to serve time in county jail instead of state prison. According to the Los Angeles Times, a study … Continue reading →

Misdemeanors: Nothing to Play Around With

Misdemeanors are typically considered “minor” crimes; however they should be taken seriously. Being convicted of a misdemeanor can have serious consequences that can drastically affect a person’s life. For example, even a misdemeanor charge can carry a maximum punishment of … Continue reading →