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Police Make Arrest After Woman Reports Sexual Assault in Lake Elsinore

A man from Lake Elsinore, California is in police custody after a woman reported a sexual assault, which allegedly occurred last Friday night (June 6). A Riverside County Sheriff’s official said that the suspect was arrested near Main Street and Limited Avenue a day after the alleged attack. The suspect was subsequently booked after his…

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What is Constitutes “Possession” in a Marijuana Possession Case?

In California, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana is an infraction, which subjects individuals to a $100 fine (though this amount can be increased with additional fees). Possession of a larger amount is a misdemeanor punishable with a $500 fine and up to six months in jail. But what does it mean to…

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What Happens When the Authorities Make Mistakes in Cases Involving Drug Possession and Related Crimes?

The legal system has its fair share of errors, a reality that can be scary to think about. Mistakes resulting in misleading evidence or wrongful arrests occur more commonly than you think. Examples of mistakes One recent example involves a California man who was arrested and jailed on two separate occasions, several years apart, after…

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Triple-Murder Suspect Arrested In Connection With Mass Shooting at San Bernardino Hookah Lounge

Police in San Bernardino, California claim they have a suspect in custody following a triple- murder, which occurred Friday morning (May 16) outside a hookah lounge in Southern California. According to The Riverside Press Enterprise, a Moreno Valley man with supposed gang ties is the prime suspect in this case. In a recent news release,…

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Lake Elsinore Man Accused Of Arson – Temecula, Murrieta and Hemet Criminal Defense Law Firm

Last week, authorities in Lake Elsinore have arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of arson. He was booked in Southwest Detention Center in French Valley and his bail was set at $50,000. Detectives believe that the man intentionally set fire to his own home in the 253000 block of Marie Street. The Detectives have not…

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Perris DUI Checkpoint Nabs 6 | Temecula, Murrieta and Hemet DUI Attorney

Earlier this month, six people were arrested after Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies set up a DUI checkpoint near Perris. The checkpoint was established at Ramona Expressway at Brennan Drive and ran from 8 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday. One person was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired by drugs, one on a domestic…

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Man Makes Statutory Rape Plea Deal in Connection with a Violent Gang Rape of a Teenager

Recently a 47-year-old man from Richmond, California, pleaded guilty to the charge of statutory rape for his participation in a vicious, two hour long gang rape of a 16 year old girl that occurred in 2009 outside a school dance. He was sentenced to three years in prison, must pay $15,309 in victim restitution, has…

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Supreme Court Rules on Controversial Marijuana Possession and Traffic Stop Case

A Supreme Court case involving anonymous tips and traffic stops highlights the possible ways in which people’s constitutional rights may be violated. Although in this case the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the State of California (and its law enforcement officers), their ruling still leaves important questions unanswered. In Navarette vs. California, the Supreme…

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Murder Suspected In Death of San Bernardino Man | Temecula, Murrieta, Hemet Criminal Defense Law Firm

Authorities suspect foul play in the death of a San Bernardino man. According to the Press Enterprise, a 61-year-old man was reported missing on Wednesday, March 12. He was found dead a short time later. When authorities investigated this man’s disappearance and death, they found his vehicle and “other evidence” that led them to believe…