The California Penal Code Section 470-483.5 gives information regarding the offenses of forgery and counterfeiting. Forgery is defined as signing the name of another person, real or fictitious, with the purpose of committing fraud. If an individual was found to counterfeit a seal or handwriting of another person, they could also be guilty of forgery. This crime also extends to include: wills, checks,…
The University of Southern California was in shock when two graduate students were shot and killed about a mile from campus. M.Q. and Y.W., both aged 23, were sitting in a BMW when an unknown individual came and shot them both. Possible motives could be carjacking or robbery as some items were missing, but police do not yet know why exactly they were…
In many states, it is a criminal offense to lie when you are under oath or when creating legal documents. Also known as forswearing, anyone who gives false information relating to a legal matter could be severely penalized. Under the California Penal Code Section 118-131, any person who willfully gives false information to a tribunal, officer, or person when it is in regards…
With her probation ending two weeks ago, actress Lindsay Lohan is facing battery allegations. On Saturday April 7th, a woman came to the police stating that Lohan had shoved her at a West Hollywood nightclub on Thursday the 5th. However, questions are already arising concerning the validity of this accusation. Not only did the woman wait two days before even filing a complaint,…
On Monday, March 26th, the ex-husband of Whitney Houston was pulled over and arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. The arrest of Bobby Brown comes only a little over a month after the death of the famous singer/songwriter. Police say that he was at first pulled over for talking on his cellphone while driving, but it soon became apparent that he…
In 2009, twenty-four-year-old M.R. was arrested after leaving a restaurant without paying the bill. For walking out on the $86 she owed, she was taken to a remote sheriff’s station for booking. In the middle of the night, she was released from custody. This is usually a good thing, but it was the middle of the night in a scarcely populated area. Not…
On March 18th, a man was arrested after telling law enforcement that he was guilty of killing his father with a hammer. Police went to the home in Chatsworth after receiving a call and they found a man dead inside. Rather than making up an excuse, the son of the dead man freely told the police that the man was his father and…
Under the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution, citizens are protected againstillegal search and seizure. This means that if a law enforcement officer needs to search a premise, home, or vehicle, they must first secure a search warrant unless they have due cause. Not only that, but they cannot arrest someone without an arrest warrant or without probably cause. This section of the U.S….
Wine collector and dealer, Indonesian R.K., was arrested in Los Angeles following attempts to sell over $1.3 million incounterfeit wine. He was well known for his taste and expertise and his mere interest in a wine could drive up the prices. He sold to millionaires and billionaires and even had an unconditional return policy on his wines. The first hint of suspicion arose…
Under the California Vehicle Code, it is illegal to drive with an open container of alcohol in a vehicle, even if the driver is not consuming the alcohol. Usually, this offense is categorized as an infraction which is only punishable by a fine. However, some aggravating circumstances can increase this offense to a misdemeanor which could remain on your criminal record permanently. If…
