Police at a sobriety checkpoint set up on Highway 111 the other night arrested 10 people. Of the 900+, cars that passed through, 27 field sobriety tests were conducted. A breakdown of the 10 arrests is as follows: 1 driver was driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs, eight drivers drove without a license or on a suspended one, and one had an outstanding warrant. In addition, nine vehicles were impounded.
It was a busy night for Rancho Mirage police but a safer night for Rancho Mirage residents.
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Laws regarding possession of marijuana in California can be found in the California Health and Safety Code Section 11357. California is one of the liberal states when it comes to possession. For example - the medical marijuana system that allows licensed users to possess this plant for medical purposes – California is the first state in the country to create such a system. California law defines marijuana as all parts of Cannabis sativa L. This includes seeds, stems, leaves and flowers. Street marijuana is contraband. However, hemp oil and hemp butter are legal.
Illegal possession of less than one ounce is a minor offense and can cost you up to $100. There is no jail time involved. Possession of more than an ounce is a misdemeanor and comes with fines up to $500 and six months in jail. California prohibits anyone from giving marijuana to a minor. If you are arrested for this, you will face prison for at least three years and possibly seven.
If you have been arrested for illegal possession of marijuana or any drug, I urge you to contact an experienced Criminal Attorney who will advise you of your rights. This can be a serious offense and you need experienced help.
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A night that started out partying and having fun ended when a gang member allegedly stabbed a man and then drove into him and three other people according to the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department. The alleged attacker, who is only 22, is being held for attempted murder.
People at the party said the alleged attacker got into an argument with the person giving the party. The two men went into the parking lot and became physical. The attacker took out a knife and stabbed the victim at least three times, puncturing the man’s lung. Afterwards the attacker got into his vehicle, intentionally drove into the victim, and then hit three other people in the parking lot, according to witnesses at the scene. The victim was flown to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton; the other three victims were treated for minor injuries.
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Even though the worldwide web provides more information than ever before, it also provides an opportunity for crime against unsuspecting individuals – including children.
Children who are not monitored while on their computers are exposed to an abundance of potentially risky and harmful activities. Children are exposed to strangers on their computers. We use caution with whom our children play with; we need to use caution with whom our children talk to on the computer. We need to make sure they do not have access to pornography, violent images and especially pedophiles.
California District Attorney Offices everywhere are committed to protecting children from becoming an online victim and from becoming involved in illegal Internet activities. The goal is to reduce the risks of children becoming exploited and/or abducted by Internet predators. The Internet should be a good experience, a learning experience and a place to get helpful information.
There are serious penalties for using the Internet to commit a crime, which include prison. Keep your children safe – monitor their activities.
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California Penal Code 647(f) - Drunk in public” or “Drunk and Disorderly”, is a misdemeanor crime in Riverside and surrounding counties. It is illegal to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a controlled substance in public when an individual cannot exercise sufficient care for his or her own safety by falling down or passing out on the street, or making a nuisance of his or herself.
A public place is outside of a home. Examples include public streets, shopping mall, restaurant or Movie Theater – to name a few.
An individual convicted of this crime can face up to 6 months of jail time for a first-time offense, probation, alcohol treatment programs, and/or fines. The conviction will also become part of the individual’s permanent record. I would suggest anyone arrested for this type of crime to consult an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney immediately.
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It never ceases to amaze me when a murder occurs in our pretty, little community. Today, jurors convicted a man of first-degree murder in the shooting of a Cathedral City man during a robbery back in 2006. The man was found guilty on the special circumstances of being a gang member at the time of the murder. The jury was not able to reach agreement on “murder during a robbery” so the judge declared a mistrial on that particular charge. However, they found him guilty of “robbery in the course of the murder” and “felony with a firearm.”
During closing arguments, the Deputy District Attorney, said he admitted to investigators he shot the victim, in the head. He also denied that he was under the influence of methamphetamines, even though, his attorney said he was. All this was done to show what a big man he was to his gang members. The accused attorney claimed he was looking for methamphetamines and not someone to kill. He said the shooting was an accident.
Whether or not the accused was under the influence of methamphetamines is something we will never know. They can do bad things to an individual and if caught with it, the individual will go to jail. Being caught with drugs is a criminal offense and needs the experience of a Criminal Law attorney.
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A juvenile delinquency case involves a child that is under the age of 18 committing a violation. If the child were over 18, it would be considered a crime. The Juvenile court handles delinquency, child abuse/neglect and status offenses. Status offenses are non-criminal behavior, such as truancy from school or running away from home. In an abuse or neglect case, the court steps in to protect the child’s interests.
Children have rights when they violate the law or are abused or neglected. The court always looks at the best interests of the child. The court will remove him or her from the home if there is a dangerous situation.
The United States Supreme Court has made several landmark decisions concerning juvenile law and the court system. Children are offered the same protection that adults receive. They are entitled to the right to notice and hearing, witness confrontation, being free from self-incrimination and the right to an attorney. The juvenile court system offers rehabilitation to the child instead of the punishment that an adult would be given. For more information contact a Criminal Law Attorney.
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Did you know that public intoxication is also known as drunk and disorderly conduct? In many countries, it is a petty crime or a criminal act. Article One of the Constitution of the United States does not give Congress the power to control public intoxication under federal law. Each state has its own alcohol laws.
The California Penal Code 647(f) “considers public intoxication a misdemeanor”. It also states, “Public intoxication is someone who displays intoxication to liquor, drugs, controlled substances or toluene and demonstrates an inability to care for themselves or others, or interferes or obstructs the free use of streets, sidewalks or other public way”.
In addition, local and county laws can restrict hours of alcohol sales. Currently, an individual can purchase alcohol between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. However, in 2009, all states have a minimum purchase age of 21. Since public intoxication is a criminal act, I would suggest anyone arrested for this should contact a Criminal Law attorney immediately.
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