Criminal

Local Coin & Jewelry Store Robbed

Friday, September 30, 2011 by Dmitry Gorin

A coin and jewelry store in Van Nuys was robbed at gunpoint by an unidentified woman earlier this month.... Read More

Posted at 12:14 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Criminal Law

LA County Fire Camp for County Jail Inmates

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 by George I. Kita

The Los Angles County Fire Department is seeking to partner with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department to provide low risk inmates for the Inmate Fire Camp Program. A local Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer believes this is a very important program that benefits both the inmates and the community. Its a win win situation. Since 1981, the LA County... Read More

Posted at 23:02 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Criminal Law

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 by Brian R. Mason

What is a restraining order?

A restraining order is a court order that aims to protect a person by preventing another person from contacting them, coming within a certain distance of them, or from harassing them in any way.

In all domestic violence cases in San... Read More

Posted at 21:11 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Criminal Law

Arnold C. Garcia Memorial Highway

Tuesday, September 27, 2011 by George I. Kita

October 12, 2011 Highway Sign Dedication at Dorothy Kirby

Arnold C. Garcia, who was the first LA County Probation officer to lose his life in the line of duty, will be honored with a Highway Sign Dedication on October 12, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the Dorothy Kirby Center located at 1500 S. McDonnell Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90022. Mr. Garcia was a long time LA County Probation Officer that dedicated his life toward improving the quality of life of troubled youth.... Read More

Posted at 21:20 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Criminal Law

U.S. SUPREME COURT REFUSES TO BLOCK GEORGIA EXECUTION

Tuesday, September 27, 2011 by Gregory Scott Robey

Georgia inmate Troy Davis was executed for the killing of an off duty police officer in a case that drew worldwide support over his claims of innocence. The U.S. Supreme Court rejected an eleventh-hour request to block the execution of Davis, who convinced hundreds of thousands of people - but not the justice system - of his innocence in the murder. ... Read More

Posted at 13:58 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Criminal Law

Do I Need a Lawyer if I Know I Am Innocent of a DUI?

Tuesday, September 27, 2011 by Angela M. Lightner

People stopped for suspicion of DUI are often concerned that requesting a lawyer makes them look guilty. However, if you are being questioned by the police, appearances are the least of your worries. You should be more concerned with the fact that the police consider you guilty and with protecting your own rights.... Read More

Posted at 00:59 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Criminal Law

LA Juvenile Halls layoff 164 probation employees

Monday, September 26, 2011 by George I. Kita

One hundred sixty four employees at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey, Central Juvenile Hall in Los Angeles and Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall in Sylmar received layoff notices on September 12, 2011. This figure includes 148 Detention Services Officers and 16 Group Supervisors. Layoff has been mitigated for one Detention Services Officer (DSO) who will be hired as a Medical Case Worker II at Mental Health effective September 26, 2011.

The Los Angeles County Sheriffs... Read More

Posted at 23:52 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Criminal Law

Davis Accused of Having Sex with Son's Teammates

Monday, September 26, 2011 by Dmitry Gorin

A 44-year-old Orange County, California woman is accused of having sex with as many as three teenagers on her son’s youth hockey team. Kathia Davis was arrested last week at her home in Laguna Hills on suspicion of unlawful sex with a minor, as well as performing lewd acts with a child. Orange County law enforcement agents are certain Davis had sex with two boys, one 15 and the other just 13. ... Read More

Posted at 13:07 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Criminal Law

Sizemore Arrested and in Need of a Los Angeles Drug Crime Attorney

Monday, September 26, 2011 by Dmitry Gorin

Actor Tom Sizemore was arrested yesterday in connection with a carjacking. The actor, best known for his work as a tough guy in films such as “Saving Private Ryan” and “True Romance,” claims he had nothing to do with the carjacking. ... Read More

Posted at 13:04 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Criminal Law

LA County Probation Department is hiring

Monday, September 26, 2011 by George I. Kita

As a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, I am often asked what jobs are available at the probation department. The Los Angeles County Probation department is actually hiring for the position of Deputy Probation Officer II (Field). The job pays between $54,0000 to $75,000.00 per year.

The requirement is that the applicant have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or... Read More

Posted at 00:57 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Criminal Law

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