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Wildomar woman charged with fraud, burglary in connection with Murrieta mailbox thefts

A 27-year-old Wildomar woman was arrested recently on suspicion of breaking into the mailboxes of Murrieta residences over the past month or so. She has now been charged with burglary and fraud. At last report, she remained in Southwest Detention Center in French Valley in lieu of $5,000 bail. Police did not release the total…

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Husband of ‘Real Housewife’ Teresa Giudice Facing Tax Fraud Allegations

Temecula, Murrieta and Hemet Tax Fraud Attorneys As our readers may have heard, Teresa Giudice, the star of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” and her husband, Joe, were recently charged with 39 counts of financial misconduct. Federal authorities allege that for several years, the two inflated their income so that they could look better…

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Lewd Conduct Charges | Temecula, Murrieta and Hemet Defense Attorney

Lewd Conduct encompasses a myriad of sexually related acts that are usually charged under Penal Code sections 288, 289, 314.1 or 647.6. In fact, the very definition of lewd conduct depends on a variety of factors including the facts of the case itself and the jurisdiction you are in at the time of the event….

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What To Do If You Are Accused of Child Molestation | Temecula, Murrieta and Hemet Defense Attorney

Child Molestation is a serious matter in the eyes of the law and in the public’s view. Not only does it come with a certain stigma, the charges can result in prison-time and having lifetime registration as a sex-offender. If you or a loved one is accused of child molestation in Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar, Menifee,…

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New Justice Department Policy Aims to Ease Sentencing for Low-Level Drug Possession

One of the possible punishments that awaits people convicted of drug possession in Federal Courts is a mandatory minimum sentence. The punishment depends in part on the amount of illegal substances found on them and their previous criminal record. Recently however, Attorney General Eric Holder has announced a new Justice Department policy that reflects the…

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Know Your Rights at a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint | Temecula, Murrieta and Hemet Law Firm

You’ve just come from happy hour with some people from the office. You get in your car and on the way home traffic slows down. A policeman motions for you to go over to a specific area and stop your car. You’ve just been pulled over at a DUI checkpoint. You have rights in this…

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Misdemeanor Hit and Run in California: Don’t Go To Court Alone

A misdemeanor hit and run in the State of California is a serious matter. Though a misdemeanor type hit and run usually involves no bodily injury to those involved; California law imposes strict penalties on these types of offenses. It is often within the accused’s best interest to consult an attorney for an accusation involving…