Posted in Police on December 30, 2016
In the film Minority Report, Tom Cruise plays a police officer in a futuristic society that’s eliminated crime by using psychic predictions to arrest people before they commit an illegal act. The movie came out in 2002 and seemed to portray a future very distant from our own time. New technology rolled out by one…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,Drug FAQ'S on December 23, 2016
Living with roommates can be a source of drama, even if there aren’t any serious legal issues involved. From arguments regarding overnight guests to differing standards regarding apartment cleanliness, navigating shared living space with another person can be a challenge. These disputes go from trivial to much more serious, however, if your roommate gets involved…
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Posted in General FAQ'S on December 16, 2016
In Anchorage, Alaska, three first graders plotted to poison another student. Thanks to a classmate who heard their discussion and spoke up, everyone is safe. If it weren’t for that student’s courage to speak out, however, a child could have become very sick and even died. These can be frightening times. As parents, we must…
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Posted in General FAQ'S on November 30, 2016
As long as money has existed, criminals have found ways of tricking people out of theirs. A scam is any type of operation meant to make money by cheating or defrauding others. One of the most notorious is the Pyramid scheme, often called a “Ponzi” scheme after Charles Ponzi, who in the 1920s created one…
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Posted in General FAQ'S on November 23, 2016
Nursing homes exist to provide a healing environment for our elderly loved ones. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect are very real problems affecting thousands of individuals. One particularly heinous form of nursing home abuse is using social media to spread sensitive images of elderly patients. Several nursing home staff members have been found guilty…
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Posted in General FAQ'S on November 16, 2016
Counterfeiting money is one of the oldest crimes in human history, dating back to when early civilizations first started circulating physical currency. Before the advent of paper currency, most money took the form of coins minted using precious metals such as silver and gold. Ancient counterfeiters would replicate these coins using cheap metals such as…
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Posted in Drug FAQ'S on November 2, 2016
This November, Californians will vote on legalizing recreational marijuana through Prop. 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act. The Golden State is already the nation’s largest marijuana market, having legalized medical marijuana back in 1964 with few restrictions. While some pro-legalization groups have come out against Prop.64 (generally arguing it favors big growers over smaller ones),…
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Posted in Police on October 25, 2016
Residents of California trust state and local police officers to protect and serve – always acting in the best interests of the community. Sadly, police-related pet shootings have shattered this image for dozens of families. When an officer shoots, injuries, and kills a pet, a grieving owner may not know what to do or how…
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Posted in General FAQ'S on October 18, 2016
When a new law comes into effect in California, it’s always big news. Citizens need to stay informed of their rights and responsibilities in the Golden State, including those set into motion by new laws. On Thursday, September 29, 2016, Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill that significantly changes how state law enforcement officials can…
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Posted in Police on October 11, 2016
Body cams have revolutionized America’s police forces. In the past, officers had a sense of impunity that contributed to police brutality and unnecessary force. After police departments implemented programs with wearable cameras on uniformed officers, this changed. Instead of a cop’s word against a suspect’s, officials can review body cam footage and see the events…
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