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During a drunk driving checkpoint staged in Fontana, California on the weekend of May 1-2, four motorists were arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. An article in The Sun mentions that police have reported that during the 7.5 hour period in which the checkpoint was in place, 1,656 vehicles passed through the checkpoint and 187 vehicles were stopped. In addition to the four DUI arrests, 153 citations were issued for other offenses, ranging from basic traffic violations to outstanding warrants. An increasingly prevalent law enforcement practice used to detect impaired drivers is the sobriety… Read More
A man who allegedly struck and killed a 16-year-old girl and severely injured another girl has been arrested for DUI hit-and-run. According to a Contra Costa Times report, the arrest stems from an accident that occurred in Compton, California in which two young women were allegedly struck by a Mercury Voyager driven by the suspect at 12:40 am. The driver immediately left the scene but was later apprehended by police. According to the police, the suspect appeared drunk and failed a field sobriety test. If you are facing a hit-and-run charge accompanied by a DUI charge, it is essential that… Read More
A Long Beach man faces a gross vehicular manslaughter charge in California after his car struck and killed a person riding a bike in Carson, California. The Los Angeles sheriff’s department has reported that the suspect was intoxicated. Based on a Press-Telegramarticle, the incident occurred on the evening of Saturday, April 17. The victim was pronounced dead at the Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. Gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated is one of the most severe offenses that someone who is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol can be charged with. If convicted, a defendant faces anywhere from probation… Read More
Certain drugs, such as methamphetamine, are referred to as “homemade” or “manufactured” drugs. Not only is it illegal to possess methamphetamine in California, but it is also illegal to possess ingredients with the intent to manufacture methamphetamine. California Health and Safety Code Section 11383 (a) provides, in part, as follows: Any person who possesses both methylamine and phenyl-2-propanone (phenylacetone) at the same time with the intent to manufacture methamphetamine, or who possesses both ethylamine and phenyl-2-propanone (phenylacetone) at the same time with the intent to manufacture N-ethylamphetamine, is guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the… Read More
Los Angeles defense lawyer and recognized expert in addiction-related offenses,Lawrence Wolf, will be speaking at the 24th Annual CAADE (California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators) Conference on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Palm Springs Doral Desert Princess. “Charting the Course for a New Beginning” is the title of this year’s Conference to convey a fresh and constructive start for recovering addicts looking to reclaim their well-being and productivity. Lawrence Wolf will be discussing the role that addiction counselors play in the criminal justice system at the Conference, which begins on Thursday, April 22 and ends Saturday. In providing opportunities to survey… Read More
City Attorney Carmen Trutanich has announced a new crackdown on the Skid Row drug trade, identifying 80 suspected dealers whom he hopes to exile from the poverty-stricken, Los Angeles neighborhood. The City Attorney’s office filed an injunction naming 80 individuals, all with drug-related convictions, who law enforcement officials believe are involved with selling drugs — mostly crack cocaine, but also marijuana, heroin and meth. Many of those named are also believed to be gang members, according to an LA Timesreport. The proposed injunction has been met with protests from homeless advocates and civil rights activists who argue that this latest… Read More
Two suspects have been arrested following a crash in mid-city Los Angeles in the early hours of Monday, April 12, 2010. The first suspect allegedly crashed into a traffic signal at the corner of Western Avenue and Pico Boulevard, causing the signal apparatus to fall and hit a pedestrian. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Police officers believe that the driver may have been under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Toxicology results are pending. The second suspect was arrested for an alleged carjacking at the scene of the aforementioned accident. As a woman left her car, with… Read More
According to The Los Angeles Times, three individuals have been charged with multiple counts of white collar crimes for their alleged involvement in a credit card scam. Apparently, the individuals are being charged with stealing $2 million from unaware gas station consumers. Reportedly, credit card skimming devices were installed on computerized gas pumps, collecting consumer credit card information and personal identifying numbers (PINs). The information was then downloaded onto computers and other electronic devices, and transferred to equipment used to create credit cards and debit cards. Based on the article, the three men accused of being involved in the scam… Read More
Tax season is upon us, and with anxious taxpayers eyeing the April 15 deadline, it is important to execute great care in the preparation of tax forms so as to avoid arousing suspicion from the IRS criminal investigation division regarding tax evasion. The following is a list of some of the criminal activities in violation of the tax law: Deliberately underreporting or omitting income Overstating the amount of deductions Keeping two sets of books Making false entries in books and records Claiming personal expenses as business expenses Claiming false deductions Hiding or transferring assets or income As a taxpayer, you… Read More
The California Highway Patrol had extra incentive to celebrate this past New Year’s Eve, particularly since no one was killed on Los Angeles County Roads during the holiday. According to an article, the number of deaths taking place during the holiday period was down more than 33% this year compared to 2008 figures. However, while the number of deaths may have decreased, the number of DUI arrests made by the CHP rose by more than 20% from 88 arrests in 2008 to 108 arrests in 2009. In Los Angeles County as a whole, the number of DUI arrest rose from… Read More
