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Will Alaska be the Next State to Legalize Marijuana Possession? Implications for Other States

With Colorado working through all of the complications of legalized marijuana and Washington State up next with legal pot stores pending, some media reports suggests that Alaska may be the next frontier for reforming laws concerning marijuana possession. According to Fox News, a local activist group has gathered 45,000 signatures for a ballot initiative to…

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Homeowner Detains Suspect at Gunpoint During Botched Residential Burglary. Temecula, Murrieta and Hemet Defense Attorney

Riverside Police are currently investigating a burglary, which allegedly occurred Friday, June 13th. According to The Riverside Press Enterprise, the botched burglary occurred on the 6500 block of Marlo Way in an upscale neighborhood in broad daylight. The alleged plot was foiled however, when the owner of the home was able to restrain one of…

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Arrest Made in Movie Theater Sexual Battery Case | Temecula, Murrieta and Hemet Defense Attorney

According to KTLA 5, an arrest has been made in a case of sexual battery that occurred in the bathroom of a movie theater in Thousand Oaks. Hector Garcia, 18, was arrested on the charge of attacking a woman in the restroom stall on May 23, 2014. The 23 year old victim reported that Garcia…

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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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Six Suspects Charged After Riverside Police Uncover Elaborate Vehicle Fraud Ring

The Riverside County District Attorney’s (DA) Office has charged six people with fraud for their alleged role in what prosecutors call a scheme, which involved forging documents for the purpose of getting unsafe vehicles to pass auto inspections. According to a statement released by the Riverside County DA’s Office, a three-year investigation by the California…

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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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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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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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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…