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Under federal law, law enforcement authorities must make information available to the public regarding convicted sex offenders. It is up to each state to determine what information is made available. Megan’s Law specifically requires persons convicted of a sex crime against a child to notify local law enforcement agencies regarding where they live. It also requires individuals convicted of certain crimes to register as sex offenders. In California, you can search the official Megan’s Law database by a specific name, zip code, city, or county to look for personal information about a registrant. There is a map application, which allows… Read More
If you have ever tried to get around Los Angeles or even Southern California without a vehicle, you can imagine how difficult it must be to have a suspended license. Los Angeles residents who have their license suspended often experience negative consequences financially, professionally, and socially. If you are arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Los Angeles, you may face a lengthy license suspension. The length of that suspension will usually depend on your driving record and the circumstances of the incident, such as your blood alcohol level. A first-time drunk driving conviction could result in a six-month license… Read More
A 32-year-old Redondo Beach man faces criminal charges after allegedly asking a 17-year-old girl to work for him as a prostitute. According to The Daily Breeze, the man was arrested in Torrance. Officials say the man befriended the girl a month prior to his arrest and continued contact. The arrest occurred after the girl told the authorities that he suggested she work for him as a prostitute. It is not clear if officials obtained evidence beyond the allegations of the teenager, but he now faces charges including pandering and annoying or molesting a minor. According to California Penal Code 647.6:… Read More
It is a common mistake for drivers to assume that they have to plead guilty or negotiate for a plea deal if they have been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. The truth is that many Los Angeles drivers have it in their best interest to fight the driving under the influence (DUI) charges they face. There are many potential DUI defenses and it is often possible to fight the charges. An important part of building a solid defense is reviewing every aspect of the alleged incident and subsequent arrest. Arresting officers must adhere to a standardized set of procedures… Read More
If you are convicted of drug possession in Los Angeles, one potential alternative to jail time is drug court. Drug court was established to help offenders end drug abuse and stay out of jail. Individuals who have successfully completed a drug program are less likely to return to drug abuse than those who were simply incarcerated. This makes drug court a favorable alternative for the court and for the defendant. However, drug court is not a viable option for all alleged drug offenders. It is typically only available for nonviolent offenders who have been arrested on suspicion of drug possession… Read More
A 54-year-old woman was arrested and booked for felony driving under the influence (DUI) after allegedly causing a fatal school bus accident while under the influence of a controlled substance. According to a CBS Los Angeles news report, the fatal bus accident occurred at Brookshire Avenue and Woodland Street in Ventura. Officials say the bus driver was transporting 11 children when she turned left and struck a 75-year-old female pedestrian. The elderly pedestrian suffered critical injuries and died at the hospital. The driver was released on bond and is due in court this month. There are many charges that can… Read More
A 29-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to drug possession charges involving a kilo of ecstasy powder and thousands of steroid pills. According to an Associated Press news report, the man was arrested for picking up a package holding more than two pounds of ecstasy powder. Officials have accused the man of dropping a bag containing approximately 2,500 steroid pills in the car of a man who was also arrested. Officials were monitoring the package and arrested the two men shortly after the alleged exchange. The 29-year-old man faces up to six years in prison and is currently out of… Read More
Los Angeles drivers convicted for the first time of drunken driving can expect to receive a sentencing of three years of informal probation, a license suspension, fines and fees of approximately $2,000, and four months of alcohol education classes. There is even the potential for jail time on a first offense. All of these charges increase dramatically if the driver is a repeat offender. A second driving under the influence (DUI) offense could result in a two-year drunk driving license suspension, mandatory jail time, and an 18-month alcohol education program. Under the law, a second offense can result in a… Read More
A 54-year-old man was recently arrested for allegedly exposing himself to a teenager before telling her to get into his car. According to a CBS Los Angeles news report, the incident occurred at Keystone Street and Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank. Officials say he allegedly exposed himself to a 16-year-old girl while in his car before asking her into his vehicle. The girl ran away and gave his license plate number to the authorities. The man was later taken into custody for suspicion of indecent exposure and attempted kidnapping. Attempting to kidnap or imprison someone is a serious crime in California.… Read More
A former member of the band Dio faces driving under the influence (DUI) charges after being involved in a Los Angeles car accident. According to a news report in The Los Angeles Times, the collision occurred on Vanowen Street near Hollywood Way in Burbank. Officials say the former bassist of Dio turned his 1995 green Toyota Camry left in front of another vehicle while exiting a parking lot. The arresting officer says that the driver failed to pass the field sobriety test and that he was in possession of Vicodin for which he did not have a prescription. He was… Read More
