Los Angeles County DUI Arrest
(California Criminal Lawyer Blog)... a Los Angeles County Sheriff's patrol car in Compton, according to this CBS News report. The female motorist was arrested for DUI in Los Angeles and the female sheriff's deputy was taken to the hospital for examination and treatment of injuries. The alleged DUI car ... with drunk driving - be it a first-time offense or a repeat offense - please contact a skilled Los Angeles DUI defense lawyer at Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff, LLP for a free and comprehensive consultation. We will work hard to get ...
July 3, 2009 12:54 pm
Lori Drew's Convictions Will Be Vacated
(TalkLeft: The Politics of Crime)... suicide. The posts criticized Thomas O'Brien, the grandstanding U.S. Attorney in Los Angeles, who made it his mission to prosecute Drew (a resident of Missouri) for computer fraud. ... profile, and his unseemly eagerness to charge a crime that allegedly occurred far from Los Angeles (and that wasn't being charged by the U.S. Attorney in Drew's ... considered her behavior monstrous; none held her faultless. According to her lawyer, Drew had to leave Missouri because she became "an internet punching bag ...
July 3, 2009 11:29 am
Bakery Handyman Pleads Guilty To Killing Two Journalists
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July 3, 2009 09:00 am
'Paper Avalanche' Delays and Denies Loan Modifications to Struggling Homeowners
(California Bankruptcy Attorney Blog)... found, the delays apply to all homeowners, regardless of whether they qualify for the plan. The article follows an intern at an unnamed Los Angeles loan modification company. She calls Washington Mutual to check on the status of a customer's loan, ... By now, these stories probably sound unhappily familiar to homeowners trying to negotiate a loan modification. As Cerritos loan modification lawyers, we hear stories like these all the time from clients who tried to get a loan modification on their own ...
July 3, 2009 08:01 am
What if I cant afford an attorney? Los Angeles personal injury lawyers – No Win, No Pay
(Los Angeles Accident " Injury Law Firm)In personal injury cases-such as automobile collisions, motorcycle accidents, slips and falls, and the like-your lawyer gets paid only from the settlement or jury award that the attorney gets for you. You pay nothing up front or as you go along. The personal ... a minor fender bender on your own, for more serious injuries and death cases, you need to be represented by an experienced personal injury lawyer who will work his or her hardest to get you the highest amount for your injuries or loss.
July 2, 2009 03:44 pm
... Threat Level after the hearing, "I think this is what needed to happen." Drew's attorney, Steward, said that the federal prosecutors in Los Angeles should be ashamed for having brought the case to trial. "Missouri prosecutors got it right" by not filing charges, he ... bloggers" and others who didn't know all the facts of the case. He said Drew has already been in touch with a lawyer to discuss a possible civil case that she might still face, but felt fairly certain that her criminal troubles were ...
July 2, 2009 12:04 pm
"Cyberbully" Lori Drew scheduled to be sentenced in federal court this afternoon
(Sentencing Law and Policy)... charges of intentionally causing emotional harm while accessing computers without authorization. She was charged in Los Angeles because MySpace's computer servers are based there. Federal prosecutors charged Drew under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, which bans unauthorized access to computers ... been used to combat computer hacking, for violating MySpace's terms of service. Drew's lawyers and outside legal experts have argued that the unusual prosecution could broaden the scope of ...
July 2, 2009 07:53 am
Foreclosures and Mortgage Troubles Drive Trend Toward More Bankruptcies in Southern California
(California Bankruptcy Attorney Blog)A June 28 article in the Los Angeles Times confirmed what our Riverside bankruptcy attorneys have been seeing for months: More and more people in Southern California are driven into bankruptcy by the threat of foreclosure ... off. Others likely got into debt because of medical problems, which a recent study says are responsible for 60% of bankruptcies. As Palmdale bankruptcy lawyers, we'd like to go into greater depth about how and when bankruptcy can stop a foreclosure. For most people, there are ...
July 2, 2009 07:09 am
Self Help With California Probate
(California Tax Attorney Blog)... be difficult for some to proceed in court without an attorney familiar with California Probate law when someone dies in Los Angeles or elsewhere in California and leaves property subject to probate. In California, only a licensed attorney can give ... and is instead intended to help you help yourself through the court system and probate matters. The Los Angeles Probate Guardianship/Conservatorship Information Sheet Glossary of Probate Terms Conservatorship Guardianship Creditor's Claims Transfer ...
July 2, 2009 05:09 am
Cummings & Rhode on Public Interest Litigation
(Legal Theory Blog)/**/ Scott Cummings and Deborah Rhode (University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law and Stanford Law School) have posted Public Interest Litigation: Insights from Theory and Practice (Fordham Urban Law ... law and social change, and research on social philanthropy. The first literature offers a detailed empirical and theoretical picture of how lawyers mobilize law to change institutional rules and redistribute power. In its empirical dimension, this research explores the ideals and practices ...
July 2, 2009 03:56 am
Woman Killed In Crash Near Nevada State Line
(Los Angeles Accident " Injury Law Firm)... car accident took place at 2:15 pm on southbound freeway 15 .The woman, who is from an area of Los Angeles called Arleta, was the passenger in a Ford Fusion that veered off the freeway road, ... car accident law, specifically in terms of the legalities in your case. The expertise of our lawyers in Los Angeles extends beyond car accident law, which allows us offer you the help you need regardless of the complexity of your case. To receive a free consultation, call us in Los Angeles at 310.882.6810.
July 1, 2009 11:40 pm
Minister in San Diego Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Prison For Child Molestation
(San Diego Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog)A Los Angeles resident and former minister that was affiliated with five churches in San Diego and Riverside Counties was sentenced Tuesday of molesting three boys. Jimmie Robinson Jr., 48, a former minister and music teacher had pleaded guilty in Superior Court last April to three counts of felony child molestation. He admitted to performing lewd acts on children and having sexual contact with them. From late 1999 to 2002 the sexual predator admitted to molesting one boy, the second boy ...
July 1, 2009 07:57 pm
Driver Escapes Injury In Long Beach Crash
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July 1, 2009 02:47 pm
Passenger Dies In I-15 Car Accident
(Los Angeles Accident " Injury Law Firm)... was fatal for a passenger, making it a significant concern in a legal sense. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured as a passenger in an accident, it is important that you consult a lawyer to learn about passenger's rights and receive advice regarding your case. To receive a free consultation from a lawyer in Los Angeles, contact our offices as soon as possible. Let Us Fight For You.
July 1, 2009 02:47 pm
Eaton Canyon Hiker Falls To His Death
(Los Angeles Accident " Injury Law Firm)... have been killed or injured in a recreational accident should consider the possibility of legal action. In any recreational accident, there is a chance that other factors may have caused your injury. As a result, it is important that you receive advice about your legal options. The lawyers at our Los Angeles offices can provide you with a free consultation when you call us at 310.882.6810.
July 1, 2009 02:46 pm
Pedestrians Critically Injured In Car Accident
(Los Angeles Accident " Injury Law Firm)... double-duo of cars and pedestrians, a total of six people were injured, with three of these now in critical condition. The Los Angeles Fire Department reports that a man in his 40s was traveling down West Jefferson Boulevard when he lost control, ... a hospital for treatment. If you were injured in a pedestrian accident, you should seek advice from a lawyer as soon as possible. Our offices in Los Angeles can provide you with information about the legal options that you can choose. To receive a free ...
July 1, 2009 02:46 pm
Pedestrian Killed by Car in Lancaster
(Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer Blog)... brain injuries, which change a victim's life forever. Many more accident victims die from the injuries they incurred in a Los Angeles pedestrian accident and in many cases, the accident was caused by a driver who was negligent in some way, such as driving under the influence or driving recklessly. The pedestrian accident lawyers in Los Angeles at Ellis Law Corporation have the resources, knowledge, and experience to help their clients receive the compensation they ...
July 1, 2009 12:18 pm
Jackson’s will cuts out ex-wife Debbie Rowe
(LawInfo Weblog)... Neil Diamond, Lady Gaga and the Jonas Brothers, and is estimated to be worth as much as $2 billion. Jackson's longtime lawyer John Branca and John McClain, a music executive and a family friend, are named in the will as co ... are still pending," according to Fran Clader, a spokeswoman for the patrol. The patrol would need to be consulted if the body was moved from Los Angeles to Neverland. It was unclear whether Jackson could be legally buried at the ranch. The state's health and safety code makes ...
July 1, 2009 11:19 am
On the Burned Man at Burning Man
(Law Blog)... pictured) and wind up a, well, burned man, a lawsuit might be tough to win. Such was the lesson learned on Tuesday by Anthony Beninati, a Los Angeles-area man, who sued the promoter of the festival for damages sustained when he fell in the big Burning Man pyre. Click here for the ... said in the 3-0 ruling. "The risk of falling and being burned by the flames or hot ash was inherent, obvious and necessary to the event." Beninati's lawyers were unavailable for comment. LBers, let the commentary begin.
July 1, 2009 09:05 am
Three Strike Offenders Helped By Stanford Law Students
(Los Angeles Criminal Attorney Blog)... maximum of life if: You have previously been convicted for committing 2 serious felonies (strikes); and If you are convicted for committing a third offense (possibly a misdemeanor) If you or a loved one is being charged with a third strike crime in Los Angeles you should call the experienced Los Angeles three strike defense attorneys at the law offices of Lawrence Wolf. They have been helping individuals for over 30 years ...
July 1, 2009 09:00 am