Every day the momentum for Chelsea’s Law grows and becomes close to being a reality in California. According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has officially stated that he supports the law. Chelsea’s Law is named after Chelsea King, a San Diego girl who was tragically murdered by…
Natalie Nicole Mejia of the pop group Girlicious pleaded not guilty to procession of cocaine with intent to sell. She was arrested in Glendale, California in March. CBS 8 reports that police found more than a dozen bags of cocaine in her purse. She was stopped for a traffic infraction…
California is considering a new bill to strengthen existing penalties against drunk drivers. Assemblyman Jerry Hill has created a bill to allow judges the right to remove someone’s driving privilege for the rest of their life. This new bill gives judges the power to determine the severity of your charges…
A 24-year-old man from Canada has been accused of luring a minor for sex and showing up at her California home, according to a news report in the North Bay Nugget. The man reportedly rode his motorcycle 3,000 miles to have sex with a minor in California. Prosecutors say the…
Did you know that you can legally have medical marijuana in California prescribed to you, legally purchase it from an authorized marijuana distributor and then get arrested for possession of a controlled substance under federal law? Marijuana laws in California can be complicated and confusing. The majority of people arrested…
Police have arrested a man for sexually assaulting a jogger in Malibu. CBS News reports that the 35-year-old Malibu jogger had just completed her run at Point Dume State Park when she was grabbed from behind. After a reportedly lengthy struggle, the jogger escaped by jumping off the cliff to…
A high-ranking city official in Los Angeles was recently arrested for driving under the influence. The Los Angeles Times reports that the official was pulled over after driving too fast on a surface street in the San Gabriel Valley. The 40-year-old man was going home after attending a political event.…
A UCLA student has been charged with assault after allegedly attacking a fellow student on campus. The San Jose Mercury News reports that the 25-year-old has pleaded not guilty to charges of kidnapping, assault and sexual battery. Allegedly, the man attacked a woman leaving a party, forced her to the…
Los Angeles authorities have arrested 10 people who they believe are part of a major drug smuggling ring. According to a KTLA News report, officials believe the drug ring transported 200 pounds of methamphetamine from Mexico to Southern California on a monthly basis. It is alleged that the drugs were…
The brother of a former Mexican president had been sentenced to serve seven years in prison for securities fraud and tax evasion. According to an article from the Los Angeles Times, the 67-year-old man pleaded guilty Tuesday, March 23, 2010 to grand theft auto, securities fraud and tax evasion for…