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Kidnapping: Definition & Penalties

If you or a loved one has been accused ofkidnapping, there are probably many questions running through your mind. Whether or not these allegations are true, there are some facts that you should be aware of. According to the California penal code section 207-210, kidnapping is defined as forcibly, or through intimidation, taking another person into another country, state, county, or another part…

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Four Arrested in Occupy Los Angeles

In Los Angeles, the Occupy LA protesters were asked by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to leave their camp at City Hall by 12:01 a.m. on November 28th. There were about four hundred tents outside City Hall, and by 2:30 a.m., most of the protesters had moved to streets in the area. A few hours later, police told the crowd that they had to leave…

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How Serious Is Arson?

If you have been accused of the crime of arson, there are probably many questions going through your mind. What are the penalties? How serious is it? How can you fight the charges? A Los Angeles criminal defense attorney from our team could review your case and legal options and seek to get you justice. According to California’s penal code section 451, arson…

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High School Football Player’s Overdose Leads to Four Arrests

The son of a former NFL quarterback was found dead on October 30th of this year. G.F. was eighteen years old and a quarterback of Thousand Oaks High School’s football team. Reports state that he was usingheroin at a friend’s house when he began foaming at the mouth. Instead of seeking medical attention, they dragged the unconscious boy to the house in hopes…

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6-Year-Old Safe After Attempted Kidnapping in Monrovia, CA

On Friday, November 4th, a 6-year-old boy escaped after being taken from his front yard. The boy was reportedly playing outside his home at about 4 p.m. He stated that a man grabbed him around his stomach and covered his mouth with the other. The boy began biting the man and kicking, causing the kidnapper to fall and drop him. The boy immediately…

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Los Angeles Serial Killer Linked To Sixteen Deaths

An investigation is underway into sixteen killings in the Los Angeles area. Beginning in the 1980s, the same man has been tied to all of the deaths through DNA, ballistic evidence, and circumstantial evidence. The suspect, L.F. aged fifty-nine, had already been charged with ten murders when he was linked to six more. The victims, all women, of this serial killer were found…

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35-Year-Old Man Accused of Hacking Celebrity’s Email

A Florida man has been accused of hacking Scarlett Johansson’s email account and could be facing 121 years in federal prison. He is currently out on bail and he has told the press that he is deeply sorry for hacking and stalking this celebrity. He stated that it became an addiction which got out of control. Now allegations are surfacing which show the…

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24-Year-Old Accused Of Attempting To Murder Infant Son

On November 9th, J.R. is due for arraignment following charges of attempted murder, torture, and child abuse. The Los Angeles man was babysitting for his two-month-old son while his girlfriend was out. She had set up a hidden camera at the house because she suspected him of infidelity. However, when she watched the footage, she found something worse. J.R. was filmed smothering the…

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Baggage Containing Loaded Handgun Found at LAX

This past Sunday, a man traveling on Alaska Airlines was questioned regarding the loaded handgun found in his duffle bag. The gun made it through airport security unnoticed until it fell out of the bag as the luggage was being loaded into the plane. It is legal to carry unloaded firearms in the cargo section of the plane if you have first secured…

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Weapons Stolen From Los Angeles SWAT Facility

Over thirty firearms were stolen from a SWAT training facility last week. The weapons included MP-5 submachine guns and large caliber handguns. Although these weapons had been modified to fire blanks, law enforcement officers are worried that they could be altered back to fire live ammunition. The training facility was believed to be secure, but the thieves were able to cut through the…

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