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LAPD Eases Car Impoundment Practices

In a controversial move, the Los Angeles Police Commission approved a new plan this week that would ease the practice of impounding the vehicles of unlicensed drivers, a practice that seems to hit the state’s undocumented immigrants the hardest. [Read More...]

This entry was posted on Tuesday, March 6th, 2012 at 7:18 am and is filed under criminal law. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Oakland Mayor Targets “100 Blocks” of High Crime

Mayor Jean Quan announced a program that would target the most dangerous 100 blocks in Oakland last October. But just last month, she finally revealed which blocks these were, unbeknownst to many of the residents. The goal in this program is to make Oakland safer, and because they can’t focus on the whole of Oakland at once, focusing on the most volatile areas seems logical. [Read More...]

This entry was posted on Friday, February 24th, 2012 at 6:34 am and is filed under criminal law. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Gov. Brown Allows More Murderers Paroled

In stark contrast to the last two governors, Jerry Brown is allowing many murderers to return to California streets, much to the dismay of victim’s advocates. But, it seems as if Brown has managed to balance public safety with rehabilitation, releasing those who pose little risk to the community and who have shown themselves reformed while incarcerated. [Read More...]

This entry was posted on Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 at 1:23 pm and is filed under criminal law. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Fresno: Meth Capital of the US

According to the Sacramento Bee, California’s Central Valley is a “hub of the nation’s methamphetamine network,” and home to untold numbers of meth addicts. One such addict made the news last week after killing her cousin, her two children, and herself while in a psychotic meth-induced rampage. The drug is highly dangerous and very cheap, making for a particularly bad combination. [Read More...]

This entry was posted on Monday, January 23rd, 2012 at 1:29 pm and is filed under drug possession. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

S.F. Sheriff Mirkarimi Formally Charged with 3 Crimes

The San Francisco District Attorney formally filed charges against the new sheriff in town, Ross Mirkarimi last week. The top cop faces three misdemeanor charges in conjunction with an incident that occurred on New Year’s Eve with his wife. At his swearing in ceremony, he brushed the incident off as a “family affair” and maintains he is innocent of all the charges. [Read More...]

This entry was posted on Friday, January 20th, 2012 at 12:05 pm and is filed under criminal law. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

New San Francisco Sherriff Sworn in Under Controversy

Ross Mirkarimi was sworn in as the 35th sheriff of San Francisco this past weekend, despite allegations that he was involved in a domestic violence incident with his wife. Mirkarimi’s wife, Eliana Lopez, was by his side during the ceremony and said she had “no complaints” against her husband. The duo suggests the fact that this “misunderstanding” went public may have been a subversive effort to derail his quest for his new office, though they remain confident that things will work out. [Read More...]

This entry was posted on Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 at 2:40 pm and is filed under criminal law. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Wrongful L.A. County Arrests and Jailings Lead to Task Force Creation

At least 1,480 wrongful jailings have occurred at the L.A. County Jail over the last five years, something the Sheriff isn’t proud of. As a result, he has vowed to make significant changes including establishing a task force to look at the whys and the what can be dones. [Read More...]

This entry was posted on Thursday, January 5th, 2012 at 8:01 am and is filed under criminal law. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

LAPD Criticized for Non-Use of Crime Cameras

Over the past few years, numerous cameras were installed in downtown Los Angeles to help reduce crime. The city didn’t pay for these cameras; business owners and concerned members of the community did. And now, those who spent their money and those who supported the partnership are upset as the LAPD has admittedly not been using them at all. [Read More...]

This entry was posted on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 at 7:33 am and is filed under criminal law. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

California Cops Own Thousands of Assault Rifles

The general public cannot own assault rifles. It’s against the law. However, in California and several other states, this law does not apply if you are a law enforcement officer, prison guard, school police officer, or even a game warden. A new investigation, as reported by the Long Beach Press Telegram, shows that in the decade since lawmakers first made this law enforcement exception to the assault weapons law, officers have purchased more than 7,600 such weapons. [Read More...]

This entry was posted on Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 at 9:04 am and is filed under criminal law. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

California Police Officers To Get More Training on Dealing with Mentally Ill

The mentally ill are a tricky population for police to deal with. Without proper training, a cop’s actions can actually aggravate a situation rather than diffuse it. A new virtual roleplaying game is designed to help police learn better ways of working with the mentally ill, in order to avoid confrontations and potential tragedies. [Read More...]

This entry was posted on Thursday, December 8th, 2011 at 1:30 pm and is filed under criminal law. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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