In an act that has been described as a betrayal of public trust, a former official with the Los Angeles County assessor’s office was arrested on May 21st on charges of fraud regarding the value of Westside homes and businesses. Currently, there is an investigation into suspected corruption in this branch and this arrest was the first to be made. S.S. aged 49…
Thirty-six-year-old A.M. was arrested for allegedly making threats against another individual. While she was being booked at the Century Regional Detention Facility, she attacked another officer for no reason, kicking him in the groin. Following this outburst, they were forced to restrain her, taking her handcuffed to the jail cell. Although the deputy she kicked was not injured, authorities are still taking the…
When the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Boston Celtics on June 17th, 2010, the celebration of some of the fans got out of hand. A small group chose to commit assault and arson, setting fire to a taxicab, smashing windows, throwing objects at others fans as well as police officers, and slashing tires. Two years, later, D.C. is facing an arraignment next month….
Have you or family member been accused of extortion? If so, you probably have many questions going through your mind. What is extortion? What are the possible penalties? How can I defend myself? According to the California Penal Code Section 518-527, extortion is wrongfully obtaining property from another person through force, threats, or using official right. This use of fear or force could…
Uncertainty surrounds the murder of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement special agent M.C. from Carson, California. Currently, his 14-year-old son is in custody for the killing, but friends are saying that the two had a great relationship. In fact, the son had recently decided to move back in with his father. A friend of the victim said that everything seemed to be…
In what is being called a betrayal of trust, four LAX Transportation Security Administration screeners have been arrested for taking bribes. Rather than carry out their responsibility, they instead accepted cash to turn a blind eye to drugs that were being smuggled through security. It is estimated that they took $2,400 in cash in return for allowing suitcases of cocaine, marijuana, and methamphetamines…
Jordon Hill, a forward for the Los Angeles Lakers will not be able to play in the playoffs because of a felony assault charge that is hanging over his head. His girlfriend, 28-year-old D.L. accused him of choking her on February 29th in Houston, Texas. The couple had been together for two years when these allegations were made and he was formally charged…
A member of the Long Beach Police Department was arrested when it came to light that he had been soliciting child pornography. The 40-year-old had been a police officer for nine years when this arrest came. He had met a minor while working and had texted the youth asking for inappropriate photographs. The minor went to a school resources officer to ask what…
At the intersection of Florence and Normandie in South Central Los Angeles, on April 29th 1992, the now infamous LA riots broke out. When the people in the area heard the news that a not-guilty verdict was reached for the alleged beating of Rodney King by police officers, the South Central Riots began. The first sign of trouble came when the owner of…
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,…
