Category: Law & Information
A recent article in The Seattle Times reported on an alarming trend that can have an impact on motorists anywhere in the country, particularly Los Angeles, where commuting via passenger car is as commonplace as taking the subway is in New York. According to the article, the number of women arrested for driving under the influence nationwide rose 28.8% higher in 2007 than it was in 1998. Interestingly enough, the number of men arrested for DUI decreased 7.5% over the same time period, indicating that woman are now more likely to engage in reckless behavior than they ever have been… Read More
According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles, both the number of DUI arrests and DUI convictions in the state of California rose during the time period of 2001-2007. In 2001, there were a total of 176,490 DUI arrests in California. In 2007, that number rose to 203,866. As far as convictions go, 2001 boasted 140,440 convictions of DUI in the state of California, while in 2007 there were 153,348 such convictions. Interestingly, while the number of overall arrests and convictions has risen over the years, the percentage of convictions in relation to arrests has actually dropped. In 2001, 80%… Read More
According to an article posted on howstuffworks.com, law enforcement officers rely on a variety of tactics and devices to reasonably determine whether or not a person is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Some of the most effective methods of this determination involve devices used to measure blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level. Breathalyzers, Intoxilyzers, and Alcosensor III or IV are the three major devices that are used to determine BAC levels. Breathalyzers are the most commonly talked about type of test. This type of test relies on a chemical reaction involving alcohol to determine whether or not a person… Read More
A recent article in The Miami Herald discussed the long-winded debate over texting and driving, and whether or not texting should be banned altogether. For Californians at least, this debate ended some time ago, with texting while driving now being against the law, just as cell phone usage without a hands-free device is. However, not even half of the states across the country have imposed such rules on texting, despite the fact that there have been numerous studies warning of the dangers involved with driving while being distracted with any task other than simply driving. The article cited a study… Read More
The dailynews.com website reported in a story on June 12, 2009 that Richard Joseph Bojorques Jr, 48, a parolee, has been convicted of murdering a woman back in October 1997 after investigators matched his DNA with that found at the crime scene. Veronica Fuentes Linasero, was found partially clothed on the property of a church in Eagle Rock. She had been strangled. Bojorques was detained in February 2007 at his parole agent’s office after LAPD detectives discovered his DNA matched evidence found at the crime scene. He faces 25 years to life in state prison. There are various types of… Read More
The website latimes.com reported in a story on May 13, 2009 that a group of students from Stanford University assisted by their professors are helping 3rd strike offenders get out of prison early. The students aim their efforts at mostly non-violent inmates where their third strike was a minor offense. Inmate Norman Williams, 45 had not received a visitor for nearly 10 years when he got a visit from two Stanford students and a professor offering a chance of freedom. Williams’ third strike crime was stealing tools and a car jack from a tow truck. Sitting in Folsom state prison,… Read More
Los Angeles criminal defense attorney, Lawrence Wolf, has devoted his life to almost 30 years of building his legal skills. A new passion being revealed in the last two years, starting this week, the opening of Teale Street Sculpture Studio Gallery will be displaying Mr. Wolf’s past and current abstract artwork Monday through Thursday at 9:30am to 2:30pm. Not only does Lawrence Wolf work hard to help those who have been accused of a criminal offense find alternative sentencing such as house arrest or diversionary programs, but his talent to combine his passion for law with his love for artistic… Read More
Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, Lawrence Wolf, Esq. will be a special guest for the second time on Los Angeles radio station KRLA 870AM this Saturday, June 13 2009 at midnight. Lawrence Wolf will be a part of the show “Uncuff Me” sharing his vast knowledge and experience of criminal law to discuss topics relating to adolescence, tough love, and drug addiction. With over 30 years of experience as a criminal defense lawyer in California, Lawrence Wolf and his associates have worked to develop alternative forms of sentencing such as divisionary programs and house arrest. He is recognized for his… Read More
Los Angeles Criminal Defense attorney Lawrence Wolf, Esq. will be appearing on Los Angeles radio station KRLA 870AM on Saturday, May 2nd at midnight. Mr. Wolf will be a guest on the show “UnCuff Me” as he uses his extensive criminal defense experience to discuss topics like incarceration, probation, felony and misdemeanor criminal charges. Lawrence Wolf has been helping individuals charged with crimes for over 26 years. He has both prosecuted and defended thousands of adults and juveniles charged with every type of felony and misdemeanor crime. Specializing in the field of criminal law, he is a recognizedauthority in Drunk… Read More
The Ventura County Star website reported in a story on January 20, 2009 that the heads-up action of bystanders thwarted an assault on Leonel Madrigal, 26 of Oxnard. According to witnesses, Filiberto Mata, 19 of Oxnard was intoxicated and got into a fight with Madrigal at about 9:30pm in the 1300 block of Commercial Avenue. It is said that the two men have a long standing feud, which resulted in this Ventura violent crime. Oxnard police officer Edward reported that Mata pulled out a small gun from his waist and aimed it at Madrigal. It is not clear if the… Read More
