In Orange County Riding a Bike While Intoxicated May Get Ride to Jail

Often people are misled into thinking that if they go out for a night of drinking, they can lawfully ride their bikes home and eliminate breaking the law by avoiding driving under the influence. Though their intentions are noble and focused the right direction, they are not in the clear as far as the law is concerned.

California Vehicle code 21200 clearly states that “every person riding a bicycle upon a highway has all the rights and is subject to all the provisions applicable to the driver of a vehicle …, including, but not limited to Read more

Britney Spears on Trial for Driving Without a Valid License.

 

In August 2007, Britney Spears was involved in an accident in Los Angeles while fleeing the paparazzi. Though no injuries resulted from the accident, Britney Spears was charged with a violation of California Vehicle Code 12500, driving without a license. Britney had a valid driver’s license from the state of Louisiana, but California law requires its residents to have Read more

Arson May Be to Blame for California Fires

Exactly a year ago, California was engulfed by one of the deadliest and most destructive fire seasons in history. This week, wildfires are once again ravaging California. Southern California has seen the development of three major blazes in a very short period coinciding with the arrival of the Santa Ana winds. So far, two people have been killed and more than 10,000 acres have been burned in an area from San Diego to Los Angeles. The high winds earlier in the week fanned flames that were possibly intentionally started by an arsonist. Read more

California Mortgage Fraud Arrests on the Rise

According to the FBI, “mortgage Fraud is one of the fastest growing white collar crimes in the United States”. Mortgage Fraud is defined as a material misstatement, misrepresentation, or omission relied upon by an underwriter or lender to fund, purchase, or insure a loan.

Generally, there are two types of Mortgage Fraud: Read more

Strict Guidelines for Legality of Orange County DUI Checkpoints

You may have recently read a newspaper article stating “Roving DUI patrols are scheduled for Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Fountain Valley and Throughout Orange County” The article may have gone on to read “Huntington Beach motorists who are thinking of drinking and driving are being warned that roving patrols will be on the lookout for impaired drivers in Orange County”. The article may have even warned that deputies will be patrolling Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Fountain Valley and other areas of Orange County” looking for drivers who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Ever wonder why the newspaper and police are announcing their DUI checkpoints? The answer: Read more

Illegal Use of Taser by Police

An Orange County sheriff’s deputy has been charged for illegally using a Taser on a suspect that was handcuffed in the back of a patrol car. The officer has been charged with felony assault or battery by a public officer and assault with a Taser. The officer faces up to Read more

California Porn Maker Faces Obscenity Charges

An obscenity case against a California company that makes graphic pornography has been scheduled, after a five year delay. Jury selection in the case against Extreme Associates is scheduled to begin March 16 before U.S. District Judge Gary L. Lancaster.

The owners of the company were first indicted in 2003 on 10 counts, including conspiracy, mailing obscenity and distributing it online. The films depict women Read more

Drug Traffickers Face Money Laundering Charges

On Wednesday, a federal grand jury charged 35 people with smuggling cocaine and methamphetamine to the United States and returning to Mexico with the cash from the sale of the smuggled drugs. The defendant’s are believed to be in operation with Mexico’s Sinaloa drug cartel which allegedly Read more

International Drug Smuggler’s Face Extradition

On Wednesday, a federal grand jury charged 35 people with smuggling cocaine and methamphetamine to the United States and returning to Mexico with the cash from the sale of the smuggled drugs. The defendant’s are believed to be Read more

Orange County Outstanding Arrest Warrant

Is it possible that you have a warrant for your arrest in Orange County? Has an officer been looking for you at previous residences or places of work? You may have an outstanding warrant that needs to be addressed. To find out if you are being sought for an outstanding arrest warrant in Orange County, simply Read more

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