You’ve been at work since 5 am. All you can think about is going home and climbing into bed, but the sound of your stomach growling is too much to ignore. You haven’t been home before nightfall in days, so you’re sure the only thing left in the fridge is an expired gallon of milk…
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 high-profile murder case that recently made the news involves a USC graduate student who died from injuries allegedly sustained during a beating and attempted robbery. So far, four people have been arrested and charged in this case, all of them teenagers. Two of the teenagers are 18 and 19; the other two are juveniles,…
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…
The mother of Menifee teenager who has been accused of killing his sibling has vowed to stand by her son, no matter what. The 16-year-old boy is accused of murdering his younger brother, who was last seen the night of July 6, 2013. Hundreds of volunteers participated in a search-and-rescue effort before it was learned…
Sometimes, due to peer pressure, rebellion or simply making a poor decision, minors can involve themselves in criminal activities. The field of law that deals with cases and issues involving minors who have been arrested is Juvenile law. If your child has been arrested and charged with a criminal offence, you need to make sure…
While parents and students at Vista Murrieta High School were reportedly stating recently that the recent sex allegations against two standout members of the football team won’t harm the reputation of the school, the students accused of these crimes have not been so fortunate. While Juvenile Law prevents the records of its cases from being…
A Murrieta high school football player has been charged in connection with allegedly raping two underage girls. The 17-year-old was charged Monday, September 16, by the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office with two counts of forcible rape, two counts of lewd acts with a girl under 14, one count of dissuading a victim/witness from reporting…
Nic Cocis is a criminal defense attorney at the Law Office of Nic Cocis. The Office represents individuals in Criminal Cases, including DUI and Juvenile Matters, who have been arrested in the cities of Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar, Menifee, Perris, Hemet, Lake Elsinore, Banning, Corona, Winchester or Riverside, CA. The following case summaries are for educational…
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