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Monday, December 28, 2015

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Naked Christmas Crimes

A Salvation Army "Bell Ringer" in Tennessee shows off his below the belt bells and is arrests for lewd conduct! Keep your bells to yourself!

Monday, December 14, 2015

Just In Case You Needed To Know...

It is not a crime in South Carolina to sit on your front porch with a rifle wearing just your blue thong underwear! It should be for this guy!

Shameful Crimes!

A school bus driver was arrested for DUI in Napa County while driving 28 school kids! Wow! This is wrong on so many levels!

Friday, December 11, 2015

Dumb and Naked Crimes

A 19-year-old naked man carjacks a Fed Ex truck, and then fleas on foot when he can't figure out how to drive it! You can't make these up!

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Dumb Criminals Caught in the Cloud

An 18-year-old California girl takes selfies after stealing an iPhone, not realize they went to the cloud! Police ID'd and arrested her!

Naked and Perverted Crimes

A Tennessee pervert exits his car, walks to a pier with fishermen, drops his pants and begins to masturbate! Did I mention the vaseline or women's' panties stuffed in his shirt?

Almost Naked Crimes

A South Carolina stripper assaults patron from stage after he tells her to get to the gym and lose some weight! I guess she wasn't his type!

Monday, November 23, 2015

Dumb Criminals!

A Georgia man steals an 18-wheel beer truck, is chased by the police, and gets ran over by the truck trying to flee! But, it started off so well!

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Naked Soccer Fan Crimes

A Spanish player runs on the field to slap referee with his penis! Only in soccer could this happen!

Naked Sex Game Crimes

A 21-year-old Florida man says he shot his girlfriend during roll-play sex where she asked him to hold gun to her head! Oops, he forgot to unload it first!

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Crooked Cops

A Florida officer shows up drunk to received an award from MADD for arresting drunk drivers! Irony at its best!

Naked Public Sex Crimes

Wife gives husband oral sex in a London mall, as their kids interrupt several times! Parents of the Year?

DUMB CRIMINALS

Ohio man too drunk to drive has 9-year-old neighbor drive him to get BBQ sauce! BBQ sauce, you just have to have it!

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

DUMB CRIMINALS

A Florida couple - who would have thought? - signs the jewelry store guest registry before robbing the store! They even left a phone number!

NAKED CRIME VICTIM STRIKES BACK

During a sexual assault, woman bites off assailant's tongue! He'll be easy to ID now!

Saturday, October 17, 2015

NAKED CRIMES

A couple in a stand-off with police, prolong things so they can have sex one last time! Of course, it was in Florida!

Friday, October 16, 2015

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

DUMB & DANGEROUS CRIMINALS

A Florida woman videos herself as she drives home drunk, hits a sign, and finally gets stopped for DUI! Stupidity is dangerous!

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

DUMB CRIMINALS

While under investigation by law enforcement, the suspect states, "Of course I have cocaine up my nose. It's Aspen!"At least he's honest!

WANTING TO GET NAKED CRIMES

A South Carolina man calls 911 because his girlfriend, "Won't give me any ass!" The man gets arrested for public intoxication!

Monday, October 5, 2015

DUMB CRIMINALS

A Florida woman calls 911 to report that she had been ripped off by her dealer in a marijuana purchase! Seriously, you just can't make this up!

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Saturday, September 26, 2015

STINKY CRIMES

A Florida woman kicks her male roommate in the face after he farted near her! That must be some bad gas!

NAKED JOGGING CRIMES

A Louisiana couple went for a naked jog on the beach as their baby was left to the mosquitos! Child endangerment charges followed!

Friday, September 25, 2015

NAKED DRIVE-THRU CRIMES

A couple decided oral sex in the drive-thru was the best way to await their order at McDonald's! The court decided it was public indecency!

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Sunday, September 20, 2015

NAKED CRIMES

British woman convicted of raping another woman with a fake penis while posing as a man! Be careful of those blindfolds!

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

OLYMPIC NAKED CRIMES

Former Olympian writes book to explain how bi-polar condition led to hypersexuality and prostitution! A new defense to prostitution! 

DUMB CRIMINALS

Florida man accidentally texts a narcotics cop with offer to sell drugs! I guess random texts generate business!

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

NAKED CRIMES - WHOPPER EDITION

Florida man is arrested for masturbating inside a Burger King! The photo answers any questions!

DUMB CRIMINAL T-SHIRTS

A Florida women is arrested for shoplifting wearing a "Won't Be Caught" t-shirt! Stupid is as stupid does!

NAKED CRIMES BONDAGE EDITION

19-year-old female bondage enthusiast steals "restraint system" from Spencer's and ends up in another type of restraints! Maybe that was her kinky plan!

Monday, September 7, 2015

MODERN BONNIE & CLYDE?

Alaskan woman steals police car with husband handcuffed in back! For better or worse....

BAD SHOT COPS

I realize it's much easier to hit a target that doesn't shoot back, but missing 83 of 84 shots? May be safer to let the guy go or go to the range!

Friday, September 4, 2015

COPS GONE BAD

A police officer shoots at his own vehicle so he can make up a story of being shot at to cover for his accident! Lots of dumb criminals, and a few dumb cops!

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Naked Crimes - Sex for Release

Arrested 24-year-old Florida woman offers not 1, not 2, but 3 different officers various sex acts in exchange for her release! One sex act per charge?

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

NAKED DUI CRIMES

Seattle woman who crashed into a utility pole causing a blackout was naked and under the influence of marijuana. It must have been warm out!

Thursday, August 20, 2015

JUSTICE WORKS IN CREATIVE WAYS

A man who worked at a gun shop that posted a sign stating "Muslim Free" accidentally shot himself in the wrist! Maybe it should read "Idiot Free"!

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

NAKED CRIMINAL JARED OF SUBWAY

Jared entered a plea to child pornography and sex with minors, and will receive between 5 and 12 years of prison time! Also, $100k to each of 14 victims!

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

A SURVIVOR'S GUIDE TO POLICE

This is an excellent video about how to conduct yourself with law enforcement. https://www.facebook.com/FilmingCops/videos/886384474729982/?fref=nf

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

FAMILY OF THE YEAR!

23 year old and her mother are caught slamming heroin behind a gas station with 6 month old grandbaby in backseat! Way to go moms!

Sunday, August 9, 2015

DUMB DUI CRIMINALS

An Iowa DUI Suspect takes a selfie with arresting officer during his arrest! Just got to get this on Facebook!

NAKED BEACH CRIMES

A Florida man arrested for masturbating at public beach tells cop, "My girlfriend is out of town, and I miss her!" Hmmm, I didn't realize that was a defense!

Friday, July 31, 2015

NAKED OCTOGENARIAN CRIMES

An 81-year-old Connecticut man is arrested for indecent exposure and humping a bush in his open backyard! At 81, at least it works!

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

NAKED DUI CRIMES

A Pennsylvania man hit a stop sign, kept driving, hit an embankment, ran, and was arrested when he fell off a barn roof... naked! Was he naked the entire time?

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

NAKED CRIMES FOR VU

Huge Florida man drops trou to urinate on his pregnant girlfriend! Who said chivalry was dead?

Friday, July 17, 2015

LEMONADE STAND ROBBERY

Say it ain't so! 18-year-old Riverside man topples and robs young girls' lemonade stand! Just plain wrong!

NAKED PORN CRIMES

Girlfriend assaults her boyfriend after discovering he had been watching porn after promising to stop! Instead of hitting him, maybe she should be....

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

CRIME IN THE NAME OF RELIGION?

A South Carolina woman arrested for refusing to pay her restaurant bill, said Jesus would pay it! He will forgive her, but not pay her bill!

NAKED SEX - ANIMAL CRIME EDITION

A Pennsylvania man who travels the country to have sex with horses is caught on tape selecting his next conquest! Mental disorders come in all kinds!

DUMB CRIMINALS

A Tennessee woman arrested for counterfeiting, said she read that Obama had made it legal! Stupid is as stupid does!

Sunday, July 12, 2015

Saturday, July 11, 2015

NAKED TEACHER CRIMES

Lawyer for New Jersey teacher accused of having sex with three 18-year-old students say "It's a victimless crime!" Sounds like consenting adults!

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

SAY IT AIN'T SO CRIMES

Jared, yes, Subway Jared, is under investigation for possession of child pornography! That's not on the Subway DIet! 

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

HONEST INMATE

English prison releases inmate in error, who proceeds to go have a sandwich, a couple pints and then turn himself back in! A true English gentleman!

COPS GONE CRAZY

Los Angeles Sheriff Deputy charged with Domestic Violence for allegedly smacking his girlfriend and lighting her hair on fire! Anger management?

NAKED CHEATER CRIMES

Florida man assaults his girlfriend after finding her cheating on him... with a sex toy! Did I say Floriday? Hmmm.

SEX DENIAL = NAKED CRIMES

Woman beats, bites, and scratches her boyfriend after he denies her sexual advances! Did you see those teeth?

Sunday, June 28, 2015

GUN CRIMES

A dissatisfied 90-year-old Florida man pulls gun on Postal Clerk and threatens to "Blow his head off!" Better regulations, maybe?

Thursday, June 25, 2015

NAKED CRIMES FOR CHEATERS!

Girlfriend walks in on her boyfriend performing oral sex on another woman, and an assault occurs between the two! I guess she didn't approve!

McSTUPID CRIMINALS

Man arrested after dropping off a McDonald's hamburger with oxycodone between the meat patties for his wife in jail! You have to be more creative!

Friday, June 19, 2015

IRONY OR PROHECY?

Arkansas man caught on camera masturbating in front of the Kum & Go convenience store! Only in Arkansas! Ok, maybe Florida, too!

DUMB CRIMINALS

Fugitive task force arrests man wearing a "You Can Run, But Can't Hide" t-shirt! Maybe he couldn't read!

Sunday, June 14, 2015

BAD COPS

Santa Ana Cops raid dispensary, belittle an amputee, and eat the marijuana edibles, while on camera! OC in the news again!

Thursday, June 11, 2015

MOTHER OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE

A Virginia mother accused of leaving her kids in hot car, does it again when she appears in court! Stupid is as stupid does...

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

GOOD GRIEF, CHARLIE BROWN

The voice of Charlie Brown went into a tirade in San Diego Court regarding probation violations. Apparently, Charlie Brown's voice has drug issues!

Monday, June 8, 2015

HEROIC BUS DRIVER

A San Francisco bus driver recognizes 3-year-old kidnap victim on bus, uses diversion to confirm, and then calls police! A true hero!

Friday, June 5, 2015

IS THIS LEGAL?

Man carries an AR-15 rifle with 100 round magazine in to airport legally in Georgia! Is this really what it has come to?

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Monday, June 1, 2015

Thursday, May 28, 2015

DECEASED MAN CONVICTED

JUDGE DENIES LAWYER'S REQUEST FOR A CONTINUANCE TO OBTAIN DEATH CERTIFICATE! Judge then convicts dead man!

HUNGRY CRIMINALS

INDIANA WOMAN STICKS A FORK IN THE EYE OF ANOTHER WOMAN WHO BEAT HER TO THE LAST RIB! Must have been some good ribs!

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE

GEORGIA MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER PROVIDES STUDENTS CONDOMS AND PLACE TO HAVE SEX! Is that in the curriculum?

FATHER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE

FLORIDA MAN BRINGS HIS KIDS TO A DRUG DEAL THAT ENDS WITH HIM BEING ROBBED! Teaching the kids a trade?

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

NAKED NO SEX CRIMES

AN ILLINOIS WOMAN ASSAULTS HER BOYFRIEND AFTER HE REFUSES TO HAVE SEX IN RESTAURANT BATHROOM! She just wanted dessert!

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

NAKED CAR SEX CRIMES

A BRAZILIAN MAN IS VIDEOTAPED MAKING LOVE TO A CAR'S EXHAUST PIPE! Say it ain't so!

Monday, May 11, 2015

NAKED CRIME RAPE DEFENSE

SHE WAS "NOT EVEN RAPABLE" ACCORDING TO DEFENDANT, BUT OK FOR CONSENSUAL SEX! The jury will love that one!

NAKED WAFFLE CRIMES

OFF-DUTY WORKER CAUGHT ON PHONE CAMERA MASTURBATING IN BOOTH OF OPEN RESTAURANT! Better than in the kitchen!

NAKED BEACH CRIMES

OUPLE CONVICTED OF LEWD CONDUCT FOR HAVING SEX ON PUBLIC BEACH TO REGISTER AS SEX OFFENDERS! Like pedophiles? Really?

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

GOOD COPS

DENVER COP RESONDS TO A FAMILY DISTURBANCE OVER THE COST OF DINNER AND RESPONDS BY BUYING THEM DINNER What a guy!

CLEVER VICTIM

FLORIDA WOMAN USES COMMENT SECTION OF ONLINE PIZZA ORDER AS 911 TO REPORT BEING HELD HOSTAGE! Now that's multitasking!

Monday, May 4, 2015

SHHH! NAKED LIBRARY CRIMES

A WISCONSIN WOMAN WALKS IN ON A COUPLE, NAKED FROM HEAD TO TOE, HAVING SEX ON TOILET! What else is there to do in Wisconsin?

Thursday, April 30, 2015

NAKED CRIMES SOLVED!

FLAKKA, AKA GRAVEL, THE NEW DESIGNER DRUG THAT CAUSES YOU TO HAVE NO CONTROL OF YOUR THOUGHTS! Sounds fun, not!

Friday, April 24, 2015

STRANGE LAWS

SOME OF AMERICA'S STRANGEST BEER AND LIQUOR LAWS! Jack Daniel's is made in a dry county?

SCOOTER GETAWAY

BURGLAR PUSHES AMPUTEE OUT OF HIS MOTORIZED SCOOTER AND USES IT FOR HIS GETAWAY! Just plain wrong!

Thursday, April 23, 2015

FATHER OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE

TWO BURGLARS RAN FROM HOME; ONE ARMED WITH A GUN AND THE OTHER WITH A BABY! Take your kid to rob day?

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

DUMB CRIMINALS

A ROOMMATE ARGUMENT OVER ANDROID v. iPHONE ENDS WITH A KNIFE FIGHT! Seriously? We all know Apple wins!

Monday, April 20, 2015

BAD SCIENCE = ILLEGAL CONVICTIONS

THE FBI ADMITS THAT ANALYSTS GAVE FLAWED TESTIMONY RESULTING IN NUMEROUS CONVICTIONS! Some science is junk science!

Thursday, April 16, 2015

DUMB CRIMINALS

FLORIDA MAN ARRESTED AFTER POSTING "LEGIT COUNTERFEIT $$" FOR SALE ON CRAIGSLIST! Go to get the word out!

NAKED MOMMY CRIMES

MOTHER HOSTS PARTY FOR MINOR DAUGHTER WITH ALCOHOL, MARIJUANA, NAKED TWISTER AND HER PERFORMING SEX SHOW! Mother of the year?

Monday, April 13, 2015

DUMB CRIMINALS

SUBWAY SANDWICH SHOP ROBBER LEFT WITH THE GOODS IN A BAG MARKED WITH A "$" SIGN! Seriously? You can't make this up!

Friday, April 10, 2015

BAD COPS

NYPD DETECTIVE IS CAUGHT ON CAMERA STEALING CASH AFTER A POLICE RAID! What a hypocrite!

DUMB CRIMINALS

MAN IN COURT AND DRUNK ON DUI CHARGE, IS TOLD NOT TO DRIVE, BUT DOES ANYWAY AND IS ARRESTED AGAIN! Stupid is as....

Thursday, April 2, 2015

NAKED LUNCH CRIMES!

26-YEAR-OLD WOMAN REMOVES TOP, FONDLES BREASTS AND TUGS HER NIPPLE RING IN CAFÈ! I have a new spot for lunch!

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

NAKED BAR MITZVAH CRIMES

WOMAN FLASHES HER BREASTS AND INVITES SEVERAL BOYS INTo BATHROOM TO FEEL HER UP AND GIVES ONE ORAL! Boys rapidly converting to Judaism?

Sunday, March 29, 2015

WANTING TO GET NAKED CRIMES

18-YEAR OLD FLORIDA MAN STEALS A VIBRATOR AFTER GIRLFRIEND TELLS HIM "I WANT THIS!" I guess he forgot his wallet!

Thursday, March 26, 2015

NAKED PUBLIC CRIMES

FLORIDA COUPLE IS ARRESTED FOR HAVING SEX IN PUBLIC WITHIN EYESIGHT OF KIDS AT A PARK! Motel 6?

REMEMBER THE BACON, B%*CH!

MICHIGAN WOMAN CONVICTED OF SHOOTING INTO A McDONALD'S DRIVE-THRU AFTER THEY FORGOT TO PUT BACON ON HER BURGER! Swineless!

Friday, March 20, 2015

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

NAKED CRIME HIDING PLACES

A PREGNANT NEW JERSEY WOMAN FOUND HIDING 89 PACKETS OF HEROIN IN HER VAGINA! 89 packages in her what???

Sunday, March 15, 2015

NAKED TEACHER CRIMES

AN ARIZONA HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER SMOKED POT WITH STUDENTS AND EXCHANGED EXPLICIT TEXTS AND PHOTOS! Seriously?

Thursday, March 12, 2015

DUMB AND DUMBER CRIMINALS

ARKANSAS TEENS BURGLARIZE HOUSE, THINK THEY SCORED COCAINE THAT TURNS OUT TO BE A CREMATED CORPSE! Oops!

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

MORE GEORGIA INSANITY

A JUDGE SENTENCES TRASH MAN TO 30 DAYS IN JAIL FOR PICKING UP TRASH TOO EARLY! Crime must really be down in Georgia!

NAKED CRIMES KILL

AN ATLANTA MAN RUNNING AROUND AN APARTMENT COMPLEX NAKED IS SHOT AND KILLED BY POLICE! Ever heard of non-lethal force?

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

NAKED ANIMAL CRIMES

WISCONSIN MAN ARRESTED IN A BARN SMOKING MARIJUANA AND GIVING ORAL TO A HORSE! You sure that wasn't PCP laced?

MORE DUMB CRIMINALS

A 21-YEAR-OLD NEBRASKA DRIVER IS ARRESTED WHEN COPS FIND MARIJUANA IN A CONTAINER MARKED "NOT MARIJUANA." Wow, this kid is bright! 

Monday, March 2, 2015

DUMB CRIMINALS

TEXAS MAN ARRESTED FOR REPEATED DRUNK DRIVING WEARING A "WARNING: I DO DUMB THINGS" T-SHIRT. He knows himself well!

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

REAL LIFE MINORITY REPORT

ARKANSAS PRISON IS USING PSYCHIATRIC TEST TO DETERMINE FUTURE CRIMINAL RISK. Interesting, eery, or hokus-pokus?

Friday, February 20, 2015

NAKED CRIMES ARE BACK!

WOMAN STRIPS NAKED, WALKS INTO TRAFFIC, FONDLES HERSELF, AND JUMPS ON ROOF OF LEXUS! Can you say, "Bath Salts are back?"

NAKED SCHOLARSHIP CRIMES

IDAHO FINANCIAL AID DIRECTOR OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS IN EXCHANGE FOR SEX AT LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE. Do they get credits, too?

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

What You Should Know About Life With Multiple DUI Offenses

Multiple DUI Offenses
We help clients that have been charged with multiple DUI offenses.  If you received a DUI a couple of years ago and are now facing a second charge or worse a third – you need an attorney, and you need one fast.  This is not a simple matter, and the court will not view it as such.  Drinking and driving comes with serious repercussions, making it critical to have the charges reduced whenever possible.  This is why we warn even first-time offenders that it is important to fight to get the charges dropped or reduced, rather than to allow for a conviction. Keep in mind that a conviction stays on your record for ten years so you only have to mess up twice in ten years, to face serious penalties in the state of California.

Here is what you need to know:
A second conviction is no laughing matter.  If you are convicted again, you will have at least a one-year license suspension and in order to get down to one year, you will have to undergo an alcohol-treatment program.  Otherwise, you could face a two-year suspension and regardless, you will be restricted in where you can drive for a period of time.  This is where we, as an attorney, can help by trying to get the court to agree to allow you to drive to enough locations that you can continue to meet your obligations, especially if you are a parent. 
If you are convicted a second time you will also be required to install an interlock device on your vehicle which will make it so your BAC levels are tested before the car can start, making it extremely difficult to drive while intoxicated.  You will also be required to spend at least ten days in jail and pay a fine.  Life with multiple DUI offenses is not exactly simple.

If you are convicted for a third time, the penalties only escalate.  At minimum you will be forced to spend 120 days in jail which will hinder your ability to maintain employment, continue paying your bills (since most people don’t have three plus months of savings), and caring for your children.  A jail sentence of this kind can ruin, at least temporarily, someone’s life. In addition to spending time in jail, once released, you will be unable to drive for three years and will need to go through a thirty-month program before you are allowed to drive again.

As a lawyer representing those with multiple DUI offenses, we want to point out that the penalties listed above are the minimum penalties.  It can actually be much worse.  For example, a third conviction can come with up to ten years in jail, rather than 120 days, and that is why you need a good attorney to fight on your behalf. If you have been arrested for a DUI, we recommend calling our office immediately so that we can begin gathering evidence that can be used to demonstrate your innocence, get the charges reduced, or help to receive the lightest sentence possible upon conviction.

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

WANTING TO GET NAKED CRIMES

SOUTH CAROLINA WOMAN PULLS GUN ON BOYFRIEND WHO REJECTED HER SEXUAL ADVANCES! Was that from 50 Shades?

NAKED CRIMES ARE BACK

IN SAN DIEGO, A NAKED MAN ATTEMPTING TO BURGLARIZE A HOME RUNS AT OFFICER AND IS SHOT. He just needed to get some clothes!

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

NEVER TO OLD FOR NAKED CRIMES

82-YEAR-OLD, GEORGIA WOMAN ARRESTED FOR STEALING "SEXIEST FANTASIES" BODY SRAY! You go, grandma!

Monday, February 9, 2015

DRIVERS: STONED v. DRUNK

FEDERAL STUDY SAYS THAT STONED DRIVERS ARE SAFER THAN DRUNK DRIVERS. Buy marijuana stock, quick!

A REAL "POT" BELLY PIG

OHIO MAN'S PET PIG EATS OWNER'S POT AND LEAVES THE MAN IS DISARRAY! Always wanted a pot belly pig!

Saturday, February 7, 2015

DUMB CRIMINALS

MAN ARRESTED ON NARCOTICS CHARGES LISTS HIS OCCUPATION AS "DRUG DEALER"! At least he's honest!

UPSKIRTING LEGAL?

AN OREGON JUDGE RELUCTANTLY RULES UPSKIRTING OFF A MINOR IS NOT A CRIME! Looks like new legislation needed!

Thursday, February 5, 2015

LIFE IN PRISON FOR RAPPING?

SAN DIEGO MAN FACES LIFE IN PRISON FOR ABETTING GANGS BY RAPPING ABOUT STREET LIFE! Free speech, now criminal speech?

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

A Fullerton Lawyer Explains What Marijuana Legalization Mean for Drivers Across the U.S.

Fullerton Lawyer
It has been all over the news and as a Fullerton lawyer, we have gotten questions about what marijuana legalization means both in general and specifically for drivers.  Many states have now passed bills legalizing marijuana either for medical or recreational use and the majority of those who haven’t, will be hearing bills in the general assembly to address the issue this year.  This understandably creates a lot of uncertainty and concern for those who do not use or advocate the use of, marijuana or other drugs.  Several of our clients have expressed concern over their own safety on the road as the risk for people driving under the influence is potentially increased.

Here is what you need to know:
There are two sides to this argument with many in the pro-marijuana camp claiming that it does not create any impairment that would affect drivers.  Many scientists, however, disagree with that assessment citing studies that have been conducted regarding the impact of marijuana, in general.  The University of Washington, for example, published information regarding some studies that were conducted both in the lab and in simulations.  Given the potential dangerous nature of giving people marijuana and putting them on the road, studies have been confined to simulations for safety sake.  Citing the results of these studies, the UW said that marijuana clearly had a negative impact on a person’s ability to react quickly, make decisions and have good hand-eye coordination.  It stands to reason that we can apply the known impacts of using marijuana to the skills necessary for driving and conclude that driving under the influence of marijuana is simply not safe.

Why isn’t it safe?
As a Fullerton lawyer, I speak with a lot of people after they have been injured in a car accident.  It is common to hear that "I didn’t see the other car in time" or "I couldn’t stop or swerve in time to get out of the way".  Driving is often about timing.  If you can see and react quickly, you can often prevent or avoid an accident.  In order to do so the mind has to be sharp and able to process information in split seconds.  A delay of any length can increase the likelihood of an accident taking place.  This is similar to why people shouldn’t drink and drive.  Consuming alcohol and getting behind the wheel can be dangerous for the same delay in reaction times and hindered observation skills.

Warning –
If you are concerned that someone driving near you is intoxicated, get behind them and put enough distance in between you, so that you can stop or slow down if they start to behave erratically.  You can also call the State Patrol to report them.

Simultaneously, as a Fullerton lawyer, I do represent those that have gotten behind the wheel while intoxicated.  It is important to note that even if marijuana is legal for medical use or you have a recreation use card from a state like Colorado or Washington, this does not mean you can drive after using it.  If you cause an accident and the officer finds that you were using drugs, you could find yourself in jail and in need of an attorney.  If so, give us a call. 

Monday, February 2, 2015

Friday, January 30, 2015

A Fullerton Criminal Law Attorney Reviews a Recent Crime Lab Scandal

Fullerton Criminal Law Attorney
As a Fullerton criminal law attorney, we are very interested in what happens at the local crime lab.  After all, evidence, that is gathered and tested in the lab, is used on a regular basis by the prosecutors to lead to a potential conviction.  In some cases, the main evidence presented is tested at the crime lab, and without it a conviction would not be possible.  Unfortunately, crime labs, as with any institution, are not infallible. 

The Wall Street Journal recently reported on a case in Massachusetts where a lab technician, Annie Dookhan, did not follow proper protocol when conducting tests.  Ms. Dookhan was a very productive chemist at the lab and admitted to visually identifying some drugs rather than performing the chemical tests like she was supposed to. People were convicted as a result of these potentially flawed tests, and over forty thousand people were influenced as they were involved in trials with potential criminal implications.  

The Department of Corrections has already released 375 people from jail as their convictions were overturned following this evidence coming to light.  As a Fullerton criminal law attorney, this case is very concerning and enlightening.  It makes apparent the blanket trust that is put in criminal labs throughout the country.  There is an assumption that lab technicians always follow protocol and that they are always accurate in their findings.  This assumption led to a minimum of 375 unnecessary convictions in Massachusetts, as seen by the recent releases from jail.  It is unknown how many more people are convicted on an annual basis due to inaccurate lab reports. 

As a lawyer, it is important that we build a case for your innocence based on evidence.  This can include witness testimony, photographs, video, an alibi, etc.  We need to build a case that incorporates a variety of pieces of evidence in order to demonstrate innocence given that a prosecutor will be using things like a crime lab report to demonstrate guilt.  If we have evidence that conflicts with the report, it provides additional grounds to call that report into question.  

It is important that you provide us with as much information as you can regarding the incident, the circumstances surrounding it, where you were at the time, etc. so that we can get to work building a case for innocence.  At times, we may even run our own reports, depending on the nature of the case.  By bringing a third party expert to testify, we may be able to present compelling evidence that would call into question the findings of the state funded crime lab.  If the two reports are conflicting, it should give pause to the jury as they consider the validity of the reports that they have in front of them.  The key is to provide information and evidence.  Without it, we cannot make an educated argument that includes proof of innocence rather than simply stating that you are.  As a Fullerton criminal law attorney, our job is to create enough reasonable doubt that a jury would be hesitant to issue a conviction.  With that in mind, obtaining alternative lab reports can sometimes be helpful. 

Thursday, January 29, 2015

NAKED DRIVING CRIMES

OFFICER FINDS WOMAN JUST INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT SITTING NAKED ON TOP OF A WHISKEY BOTTLE! Distracted driving?

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

DUMB CRIMINALS

MAN WHO BRAGS ABOUT 16 WARRANTS ON FACEBOOK IS ARRESTED SHORTLY AFTER POST! You can't make this stuff up!

Sunday, January 25, 2015

Thursday, January 22, 2015

THE SKY IS FALLING

A DRONE WITH 6 POUNDS OF METH CRASHED JUST SHORT OF THE SAN YSIDRO BORDER CROSSING! Creative ways to ship drugs!

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

ILLEGAL TO EAT AND DRIVE?

GEORGIA OFFICER CITES DRIVER FOR DISTRACTED DRIVING FOR EATING BURGER WITH NO POOR DRIVING. Must have been a slow crime day!

Monday, January 19, 2015

Friday, January 16, 2015

BAD LUCK IS HIS ONLY LUCK

PASSENGER THROWS COCAINE OUT SUNROOF DURING TRAFFIC STOP, AND IT LANDS ON POLICE CAR! How did that get there?

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

THE WASHING MACHINE PISSER

MAN CAUGHT ON SURVEILANCE URINATING IN A LAUNDRYMAT WASHING MACHINE! What an idiot!

FATHER OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE

ENGLISHMAN SENDS HIS SON TO SCHOOL WITH A TUPPERWARE OF LUNCH... OOPS, COCANIE AND PARAPHERNALIA! Mistakes happen!

Monday, January 12, 2015

PARENTS OF THE YEAR

INDIANA COUPLE ENCOURAGES 1-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER TO PUT GUN IN HER MOUTH FOR PHOTO! There are no words!

Friday, January 9, 2015

NAKED CAR CRIMES

A COUPLE IS FOUND IN A CAR FOR SALE AT A DEALERSHIP NAKED AND DOING IT! Yep, in Florida, again!

Thursday, January 8, 2015

DUMB CRIMINALS

MAN WEARING T-SHIRT THAT SAYS "WHO NEEDS DRUGS - NO, SERIOUSLY I HAVE DRUGS" ARRESTED FOR DRUGS! Seriously stupid!

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

NAKED CRIMES SANTA EDITION

NAKED WOMAN GETS STUCK EX-BOYFRIEND'S CHIMNEY! I think she still believes in Santa Claus!

SON OF THE YEAR

SON ALLEGEDLY DECAPITATES MOTHER FOR NAGGING ABOUT CHORES AND FAVORING BROTHER! Now that's sibling rivalry!

MORE DUMB COPS

A KENTUCKY COP SHOOTS ROUND THAT RICOCHETS INTO HIS STOMACH AS HE ADJUSTS HIS GUN! Now that's good training!

Friday, January 2, 2015

NAKED NAPPING CRIMES

FLORIDA MAN TAKES SEVERAL DOG BEDS INTO THE BATHROOM OF CVS, STRIPS AND TAKES A NAP! He was hot and tired!

DUMB COPS

GEORGIA POLICE CHIEF ACCIDENTALLY SHOOTS HIS WIFE! Uh-huh, sure it was an accident!

Thursday, January 1, 2015

A Criminal Lawyer Discusses Domestic Charges

Criminal Lawyer
As a criminal lawyer, we represent clients that have been charged with all types of crimes.  Many of our clients come to us after being accused of some form of violence.  For example, those that get into a fight are likely to be charged with assault.  Our job is to protect our clients' rights so whether someone is charged with assaulting a stranger or someone they know, we can help by mounting a strong defense, demonstrating that the allegations are false or greatly exaggerated.

When charges of violence involve a current or ex-partner, the case becomes about domestic violence. Many people are surprised to know that if they get into a fight with an ex-girlfriend or boyfriend, in a public place, it can still be domestic violence.  We can always argue that it isn’t, but the prosecutor can certainly bring charges anyway.  Due to how wide sweeping domestic violence is, many people are caught off guard when they are charged with it, thinking that they didn’t particularly do anything wrong. 

If you are charged with domestic violence, don’t go it alone but instead hire a criminal lawyer.  This way we can ensure that your rights are protected and that you receive a fair trial in court.  There are several reasons why someone may file domestic violence charges and we need to know every detail about the supposed incident so that we can better understand the case.  We need to prove innocence with evidence, rather than emotion, and you never know which detail will be what we need in order to do so.  With that in mind, we always encourage full disclosure.  As your attorney, anything you say is privileged so we can’t testify against you, meaning you can speak openly and without fear. 

Very often in these cases, our clients have gotten into a fight with their current or ex-partner but have no idea that the fight could be viewed as domestic violence.  This regularly happens when two people start yelling at each other, and the situation escalates.  One person may begin to feel afraid while the other believes that it is simply a standard fight.  With emotions high, anything that is done from that point on may be perceived as violent even if it was not intended to be.  When there is no history of domestic violence, we can argue that this was a simple fight and not a violent episode. 

There are also times when an incident didn’t happen at all.  In many criminal cases, false allegations are made for the benefit of the person making them.  As a criminal lawyer, our job is to gather and present evidence as to how the incident could not have happened.  An alibi can help us to do so along with looking for inconsistencies in the police report or the other party’s testimony. When the allegations are false, there will be flaws in the story, and we will seek to find them.  The more information you can share with us, the easier it will be to identify what is false and how to argue against the charges, in general. 

If you have been charged with any type of crime, we can help.  Give us a call to ensure that your rights are protected.