At what point in a criminal investigation may law enforcement officers no longer use the "Perkins technique?" In Illinois v. Perkins, the U.S. Supreme Court held that statements deliberately elicited by an undercover officer posing as the defendant's cellmate were not inadmissible under Miranda, even though no warnings had been given. Rationale: If the prisoner is [...]
The following is the text of a news release from the U.S. Coast Guard: (WASHINGTON) — The Coast Guard would like to remind small passenger vessel operators of the critical requirement to ensure crewmembers performing safety-sensitive duties are properly enrolled in a drug and alcohol testing program and also of the importance of maintaining accurate [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jc82z02mdYg A family continues to mourn the tragic loss of their teen son, who died in December 2012 playing the sport he loved. The family firmly believes that if LAFD paramedics had arrived to the soccer field earlier, their son would still be alive today. Jesus Alonso Zambrano, 16, was in the middle of [...]
Santa Catalina Island, Calif.— A memorial was held this weekend for Laurel Silver-Valker, a master scuba diver and mother of two who was abandoned at sea while diving for lobsters. Laurel Silver-Valker, 45, of Tustin, was last seen on Dec. 29, 2015, after plunging into the ocean off the coast of Catalina island. Silver-Valker was a [...]
San Bernardino, CA – Charges were officially dropped today against A. Ochoa, who was arrested in January for assault with a deadly weapon. Mr. Ochoa was at his girlfriend’s residence in January 2016 when her abusive ex-husband repeatedly knocked on the door while yelling obscenities. When Ochoa answered, the ex-husband became enraged and lunged toward [...]
Getting pulled over for a DUI is a situation you hope you're never in, but if you are, you will wish you knew these five tips from an ex-cop. Do not try to talk your way out of it. Police officers have heard every excuse you will attempt to pull out, as a former Deputy Sheriff for Los [...]
Huntington Beach, CA – John Doe, 46, was enjoying drinks in his friend’s living room last February when he was viciously attacked by the family’s pit bull. The owner of the pitbull, M. Harry, had stepped into the garage to grab more refreshments for his company. While he was outside, his dog, Blue, became aggressive [...]
May 7, 2016 – A motorcyclist remains in the hospital with traumatic injuries after being struck by a Ford F150 on Highway 74 in Homeland, CA. The violent collision occurred at 4:14 AM, west of Juniper Flats Road. The rider, identified as 46-year-old Jason Merrell, was heading to work at his job with UPS in [...]
As technology rapidly advances, laws on its official use struggle to keep up. Recently, new questions of legality have been raised concerning the police use of camera-equipped drones. Law enforcement agencies across the U.S. are exploring the use of drones for surveillance purposes, including search-and-rescue efforts, monitoring traffic accidents, and more. As government use of aerial [...]
Family law attorneys can agree that one of the most frequently asked questions throughout divorce cases is, “Will I have to pay alimony?” For those not familiar with the term, alimony refers to court-ordered spousal support. Many people wonder how spousal support is calculated and how long it lasts. This is where the marital standard [...]
