An Orange County man faces up to 135 years in prison after being charged with molesting a 5-year-old girl. According to a KABC news report, the 43-year-old man has been charged with repeatedly molesting a 5-year-old girl while working as a housecleaner in 1995. The charges were filed after new…
These are tough economic times. During such periods when unemployment rates are high, it is natural to see an increase in property crimes, particularly shoplifting. It is an established fact that those facing financial hardships are more likely to shoplift to pay bills or put food on the table. A…
A Los Angeles elementary school teacher is facing child pornography charges after several pornographic images of children were found on his computer. According to KTLA News, investigators allege that the Carson fifth-grade teacher downloaded and possibly created images of child pornography. Detectives also stated that the man admitted to viewing…
Lindsay Lohan, 24, may face jail time for violating probation as police investigate charges of battery against a rehab worker. So far, the famous actress has served three sentences at a Lynwood, CA jail. According to People, L.A. Superior Court Judge Elden Fox decided two months ago when Lohan failed…
It is no secret that drunk driving incidents and arrests are at an all-time high in Los Angeles as well as in the rest of the country during the holiday season. This increase could be attributed to an increased number of parties and increased enforcement on the part of law…
A new California law requires that first-time DUI offenders to install ignition interlock devices (IIDs) in their vehicles. There is no question that California is one of the states that gets the most publicity for an increased number of DUI arrests, with a number of them involving celebrities. What does…
A judge has temporarily blocked a new law which would restrict the distance a sex offender may live from a park or school. According to a news report by The Associated Press, the Superior Court judge said he made the decision because the provision under Jessica’s Law would give convicted…
A new survey shows that a majority of Californians believe drivers under the influence of drugs should face the same penalties as drivers who are convicted for operating under the influence of alcohol, reports The Car Connection. The California Office of Traffic Safety reports that almost 70 percent of those…
Five law enforcement teams were created throughout California to better track down sex offenders on parole. According to ABC News, these teams were created after police failed to monitor a paroled sex offender who hid a minor for 18 years in his backyard. These well-funded parole teams are working to…
City officials of Huntington Beach are considering posting DUI arrests in the city on Facebook to deter potential drunk drivers. According to a news report in The Los Angeles Times, Huntington Beach city officials believe that public shaming could become a worthwhile deterrent for drivers. This new tactic was proposed…