Recently, Governor Jerry Brown signed a new bill into law that will change some of the penalties that juvenile offenders (i.e. those under the age of 18) might receive for certain sex crimes. Known as “Audrie’s Law,” this bill had been written in response to a case involving the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl….
Many teenagers love playing tricks and pranks on Halloween. But it’s also important to remain cautious, use your common sense, and think twice before you act. Sometimes, your idea of harmless fun may land you in legal trouble; a prank might also cause major harm by escalating into something you never intended. What are some…
A man was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence Friday, Oct. 3 after he had a fight with a female acquaintance. According to the University of California-Riverside Police Department, the man and woman got into a fight around 9 p.m. in the parking lot of a Carl’s Jr. in the 1200 block of University Avenue….
People often talk about the crimes of assault and battery as if the two are the same, with both involving the use of physical force to commit harm. However, under California law, there’s an important distinction between assault and battery. Assault Assault involves willfully doing something that might cause either physical injury or result in…
In California, threatening someone with physical harm or death could result in a charge of criminal threat. One recent example came from a man who was arrested, in part, for allegedly brandishing a gun while arguing with the mother of his child. Criminal threats can be charged as either a felony or misdemeanor, with extra…
Of all the crimes out there, those involving children are considered among the most reprehensible to society. This is why people accused of crimes related to child pornography or child molestation need a strong and thorough defense — no one condones these crimes, of course, but we shouldn’t condone wrongful convictions or miscarriages of justice,…
All of Riverside County was incensed to hear of the attempt on the life of two police officers on Friday, Aug. 21. We all abhor violence, of course, and many of us have a heightened respect and appreciation for police officers. In a situation like this, it’s natural to want closure. That may be why…
Authorities issued 26 citations at a checkpoint in Jurupa Valley last month. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department set up the sobriety checkpoint at the intersection of 34th Street and Rubidoux Boulevard. It ran from 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21 until 3 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22. Fifteen of those citations went to unlicensed drivers. Four…
A traffic stop turned into something much larger in Murrieta earlier this week. Murrieta Police said they pulled a “large moving truck” over at the intersection of Menifee Road and Poinsettia Street around 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 1. A canine unit detected narcotics, and officers searched the truck and found fertilizer, soil, marijuana plants, marijuana…
“Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony…” Anyone who has applied for a job recognizes that question. Employers often refuse to consider any applicant that answers “yes” to that question, even if the candidate is qualified for the job. That question is also sometimes asked when applying for housing or student…
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