714-997-4400California Hate Crimes Registry
Most of us living in the United States are familiar with state sex offender registries: A tool to be used by families to determine if there is anyone in the neighborhood that they should be concerned about. However, it is important to remember there was nothing to stop a person from moving out of states […]
LA Sheriff Lee Baca Retrial
If you live in Southern California, you are likely aware that both Los Angeles (L.A.) and Orange County(O.C.) have been having some trouble, specifically in their jailhouses. In the O.C., both prosecutors and local sheriff’s deputies have been allegedly misusing jailhouse informants. In L.A., the former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca was on trial […]
Reining In Police Surveillance
In the 21st Century, law enforcement officials have access to technology and many gadgets that their predecessors lacked. Which is probably a good thing considering that in the era of information technology (IT), there are number of new crimes to be policed, such as cyber-bullying and identity theft. In just a few short years advances […]
Child Prostitution is Not Legal in California
In September of 2016, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Senate Bill 1322, for the protection of underage sex trafficking victims. Previously, minors found to be engaging in the act of solicitation for acts of sex, were subject to laws prohibiting such acts. Now, under SB 1322, minors who have fallen subject to predators […]
Drunk Driving Carries A Heavy Cost
Christmas Eve is just around the corner and Sunday is Christmas Day; therefore, it is important to put safety first when driving on the roads. It is no secret that during the holidays there is a dramatic increase of drunk drivers traveling the highways and byways. While many will manage to skirt the authorities, others […]
Civil Forfeiture Changes in California
Over the summer we discussed civil forfeiture, its history and how it violated people’s 5th Amendment rights, or at least the latter part: “…nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.” The practice of civil forfeiture, otherwise known […]
Prop 64 Has Gray Areas
With the passing of Proposition 64 there are many Californians who are excited about being able to legally use marijuana. After years of prohibition, both in California and across the country, millions of adults no longer must worry about being punished, and potentially thrown in jail for using the drug. In respect to reducing state […]
OC Jailhouse Informant Special Investigation
While those who work for the “people” are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is beyond reproach, it seems that some prosecutors will go to any lengths to ensure a conviction—even if that means breaking the law. Over the summer, we discussed a scandal taking place at the Orange County District Attorney’s (OCDA) […]
Menendez Brothers May Get New Trial
In September 2016, we wrote about California SB 813, a piece of legislation that came in the wake the Bill Cosby fiasco. After a series allegations of rape towards the formerly beloved comedian and actor, the question of statute of limitations regarding rape quickly became a hot button topic. Despite the heinous nature of any […]