The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is reporting a decline in recidivism rates in the state. Those rates have fallen to 65%. Recidivism refers to an individual’s tendency to return to prison either after being arrested again for a crime, or as a result of a parole violation. According to the California Department of [...]
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
If a new bill proposed by Senator Charles E. Schumer of New York does go through and becomes law, then price gouging, or inflating the prices of pharmaceutical drugs that are already in short supply, could be categorized as a federal crime. Senator Schumer says that he is currently proposing a bill that would allow [...]
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Alabamians, who want to enjoy their drinks this holiday season, might want to think twice before they drive after those drinks. Your chances of being arrested for DUI in Alabama are likely to increase in the next few days as law enforcement activities across the state increase. The Alabama Law Enforcement and Traffic Safety Division [...]
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Illinois police, who arrived at the scene of a DUI accident involving an underage driver, were not expecting the teen’s explanation for the accident. By the time police arrived, the eighteen-year-old driver had driven her car into a ditch. Police found that she was extremely intoxicated, and also very angry. The reason for her intoxicated [...]
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Prisons in Alabama have nearly as twice as many prisoners as they are equipped to hold. According to Alabama’s Attorney General the problem of prison overcrowding in the state could be resolved by releasing inmates who are deemed not likely to commit violent crimes. In the current economic situation, the idea of releasing nonviolent prisoners [...]
Monday, October 31, 2011
Gov. Jerry Brown’s budget director has been facing calls to resign after she was arrested for driving under the influence. Ana Matosantos says she has offered to resign, but Governor Jerry Brown has not accepted her offer. Matosantos, who serves as finance director in the Brown administration, was pulled over after California Highway Patrol officers [...]
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
A bill that has just been passed by the California legislature would prohibit law enforcement officers from taking e-mails, pictures and other personal data from the cell phone of a person under arrest without a warrant. Currently, if a person is arrested in California, law enforcement officers can access e-mails and other personal data from [...]
Monday, January 24, 2011
San Diego sex crimes lawyers can chalk up yet another violation of the rights of sex offenders, in the guise of child safety. The Placer Hills Union School District recently voted to prevent parents convicted of sex crimes from visiting campuses. The decision was made in a 3-2 vote. Generally, parents of California school districts [...]
Monday, August 16, 2010
Anybody who has watched any police show on TV is familiar with the Miranda rights-You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to speak to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed [...]
Monday, July 26, 2010
Karen Goldstein has published some very helpful Questions and Answers pertaining to criminal defense. These questions range from General Law to DUI, Federal Crimes, Domestic Violence and Sex Crimes. The information is informative and simple. It is interesting ready whether you have been arrested for a crime or are just interested in the legal process.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
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