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06/10/2014

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04/25/2014

Downtown DUI Crackdown in L.A. This Weekend

Thanks to LA Weekly for keeping the public informed about potential DUI checkpoints and crackdowns in Los Angeles.

Be safe. Call Fuqua Law Center if you end up in cuffs.
(626) 385-8840

http://www.laweekly.com/informer/2014/04/25/downtown-dui-crackdown-in-la-this-weekend

You love the new downtown, you say. EightyTwo, Pattern Bar and Wurstküche are so cool, you say. Yes, stumbling through Art Walk or smoking joints in the Arts District might just be the most hipster thing happening in Los Angeles right now. See also: Top 10 Bars In Downtown L.A. But...

04/23/2014

#myNYPD Twitter campaign boomerangs across the nation

Definitely not what the NYPD was expecting.

http://www.latimes.com/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-nypd-twitter-20140423-dto,0,32331.story#axzz2zkNFgh9a

The New York Police Department has learned the hard way that Twitter is a two-edged sword with a point that has deeply embedded itself into the department's self-image.

03/14/2014

St. Patrick's Weekend DUI Crackdown Hits L.A.

Like last weekend, there will be several DUI checkpoints throughout Los Angeles County. Check out this article to find out where they will be.

Contact me personally at (626) 385-8840 (texts welcome) if you, your family members, or friends are charged with a crime.

http://www.laweekly.com/informer/2014/03/14/st-patricks-weekend-dui-crackdown-hits-la

Even though St. Patrick's Day is Monday, you might as well call this St. Patrick's Weekend. The police are certainly thinking of it that way. The anti-DUI troops will hit the streets starting today, so don't count on the luck of the Irish to get you out of a drunk-driving...

03/07/2014

DUI Crackdown in Downtown L.A.

Be careful out there this weekend.

DUI Checkpoints in L.A.

http://www.laweekly.com/informer/2014/03/07/dui-crackdown-in-downtown-la

One of the biggest beer holidays of the year, St. Patrick's Day, is right around the corner, but the LAPD and the L.A. County Sheriff's Department don't appear to be resting up beforehand. There are several checkpoints and DUI patrols planned for the weekend, including a two-day crackdown in downtow...

01/27/2014

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01/02/2014

http://blogs.laweekly.com/informer/2013/12/dui_drug_test_los_angeles_weed.php

12/13/2013

Huge Holiday DUI Crackdown in Hollywood & Beyond

Beginning tonight there will be A LOT of DUI checkpoints throughout Los Angeles County. This article will let you know which cities will be hosting these traps throughout the weekend.

Remember to call Fuqua Law Center if you, your relatives, or friends get nabbed at one of these sites. Call me personally at (626) 385-8840.

http://blogs.laweekly.com/informer/2013/12/holiday_dui_checkpoints_2013_hollywood.php

Happy holidays. Peace. Noel. All that crap. Just remember this: No matter how jolly and giving you're feeling, there's no...

12/12/2013

Checkpoints planned in Pico Rivera, La Mirada | Crime Scene

Beware of the following DUI checkpoints that will be in place this weekend. Don't drink and drive, but if you get caught, call Fuqua Law Center at 626.385.8840.

http://www.insidesocal.com/sgvcrime/2013/12/12/checkpoints-planned-in-pico-rivera-la-mirada/

Checkpoints planned in Pico Rivera, La MiradaPosted on December 12, 2013 by Brian DaySheriff’s officials are planning to screen drivers for sobriety and valid drivers’ licenses during checkpoints Friday and Saturday in Pico Rivera and La Mirada, authorities said. Deputies from the sheriff’s Pico Riv...

12/12/2013

Psychic, husband facing fraud charges after convincing man he had a ‘love curse’

Psychic and her husband face fraud charges after convincing man he had a love curse

http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/general-news/20131212/psychic-husband-facing-fraud-charges-after-convincing-man-he-had-a-love-curse

A Tarzana psychic and her husband are facing criminal charges for allegedly bilking an emotionally vulnerable San Fernando Valley man out of close to $1 million during the course of a two-year-long scam.April Lee, 28, and Michael Johnson, 32, a

12/02/2013

Sheriff’s Department hired officers with histories of misconduct

LA County Sheriff - they'll hire anyone.

http://graphics.latimes.com/behind-the-badge/

Despite background investigations that revealed wrongdoing, incompetence, or poor performance, the department still hired dozens of problem applicants in 2010, internal records show.

11/27/2013

Colorado soldier who named twin as sex crimes suspect pleads guilty

Brother doesn't use Evil Twin defense, instead pleads guilty.

http://edition.cnn.com/2013/11/26/us/colorado-soldier-evil-twin-defense/index.html?eref=edition

In an abrupt 180, a Colorado soldier who tried to blame his identical twin brother for sex crimes pleaded guilty Tuesday to those same charges.

11/27/2013

Study finds results ‘mixed’ after implementation of prison realignment

Recent study of effectiveness of California's AB 109 (prison realignment).

http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/general-news/20131124/study-finds-results-mixed-after-implementation-of-prison-realignment

A recent study has called California’s Prison Realignment an experiment in prison reduction “that was poorly planned” and in many instances gave counties little to no time to properly prepare for the influx of inmates into the loc

11/27/2013

L.A. Now Live: Lawsuits and oversight of the Sheriff's Department

Time for jail reform

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-la-now-live-sheriff-oversight-20131126-dto,0,2657058.story#axzz2lrrwDNCu

Join Times staff writers Abby Sewell and Jack Leonard for an L.A. Now Live discussion Wednesday morning about two important developments for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department .

11/24/2013

Big LAPD DUI Crackdown in Hollywood This Weekend

Big DUI crackdown in LA this weekend. Call me if you, your relatives, or friends get arrested. Stay safe this holiday season.

http://blogs.laweekly.com/informer/2013/11/hollywood_dui_patrols_nov_22.php

Cops are getting into the spirit of the holidays a bit early this year. They want to give you the...

11/20/2013

Ex-Rosemead mayor John Tran pleads guilty in corruption case; faces 18 to 24 months in prison

Former Rosemead politician pleads guilty to witness tampering and making false statements.

http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/general-news/20131119/ex-rosemead-mayor-john-tran-pleads-guilty-in-corruption-case-faces-18-to-24-months-in-prison

Former Rosemead Mayor John Tran took a plea deal Monday that will enable him to avoid prosecution for bribery and extortion, the United States Attorney’s Office said.Tran, also a former El Monte Union High School District board member, p

11/19/2013

LAPD homicide library takes 'murder books' digital

Interesting resource that I just learned about.

http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-c1-homicide-library-20131119-dto,0,7020471.htmlstory#axzz2l8GWOa3m

The internal database of long-dormant cases was once too big an undertaking. But now, investigators say, 'no case will be lost' to detectives or families.

11/18/2013

Pasadena activists say chief’s shootings concerning, renew calls for police oversight

http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/government-and-politics/20131116/pasadena-activists-say-chiefs-shootings-concerning-renew-calls-for-police-oversight

PASADENA>> Community activists said revelations this week that Police Chief Phillip Sanchez took part in five officer-involved shootings during his career as a police officer in Santa Monica are cause for concern.The issue of police shoot

11/16/2013

Batkid: San Francisco transforms into Gotham to make 5-year-old’s wish come true

Feel-good story of the year.

http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/general-news/20131115/batkid-san-francisco-transforms-into-gotham-to-make-5-year-olds-wish-come-true

SAN FRANCISCO -- Trouble is brewing in Gotham City. The Riddler is on the loose. The Penguin is up to no good. A damsel is in distress.But never fear. Batkid is coming to the rescue.San Francisco will be transformed into Go

11/01/2013

Sriracha hot sauce complaints began with Irwindale councilman’s son

Sriracha hot sauce complaints began with Irwindale councilman’s son

http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/business/20131031/sriracha-hot-sauce-complaints-began-with-irwindale-councilmans-son

IRWINDALE >> The first Irwindale resident to complain about the smell from the Sriracha hot sauce factory was the son of a city councilman, according to court documents obtained Thursday.Manuel Ortiz Jr., son of City Councilman H. Manuel

11/01/2013

Notorious jewel thief Doris Payne, 83, makes news in Palm Desert

Notorious jewel thief Doris Payne, 83, makes news in Palm Desert

http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-1101-doris-payne-20131101,0,1207019.story#axzz2jQ0rrgBO

PALM DESERT — Doris Payne — demure, elegant and 83 — is a thief, as prolific and subtly conniving as they come. She doesn't use muscle and she doesn't rely on guns.

10/29/2013

Rep. Marcia Fudge argues against "Stand Your Ground" laws before U.S. Senate with mother of...

Rep. Marcia Fudge argues against "Stand Your Ground" laws before U.S. Senate with mother of Trayvon Martin

http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2013/10/rep_marcia_fudge_argues_agains.html

WASHINGTON, D.C. _ Laws that allow people to “stand their ground” and use deadly force if they are attacked should be revised because they promote a “wild west” mentality that allows people to kill with impunity, witnesses including Rep. Marcia...

10/29/2013

San Diego judge criticized for officiating at wedding of killer

San Diego judge criticized for officiating at wedding of killer

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-judge-marry--20131028,0,2924970.story#axzz2j8PWwnIR

A San Diego judge is being criticized for officiating at the marriage of a convicted killer just minutes after sentencing him to prison.

10/29/2013

L.A. County Assessor John Noguez faces more charges in bribery scandal

L.A. County Assessor John Noguez faces more charges in bribery scandal

http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/government-and-politics/20131028/la-county-assessor-john-noguez-faces-more-charges-in-bribery-scandal

Prosecutors filed half a dozen new felony charges against Assessor John Noguez on Monday, a year after he was first accused of accepting bribes to cheat Los Angeles County of millions in property taxes.The elected official, who has been on leav

10/09/2013

Herman Wallace dies at 71; ex-inmate held in solitary for 41 years

He wins his freedom but dies a few days after his release from liver cancer.

http://www.latimes.com/obituaries/la-me-herman-wallace-20131009,0,332308.story

For most of the past 41 years, Herman Wallace was allowed to leave his 6-by-9-foot Louisiana prison cell for only an hour a day a few times a week. He foresaw no end to the hours and days of his solitary confinement.

10/07/2013

Gov. Brown vetoes allowing non-citizens on California juries

Gov. Brown vetoes allowing non-citizens on California juries

http://www.latimes.com/local/political/la-me-pc-gov-brown-vetoes-allowing-noncitizens-on-california-juries-20131007,0,4893110.story

SACRAMENTO -- Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday vetoed legislation that would have made California the first state in the nation to allow legal immigrants who are not citizens to serve on juries, deciding it went too far.

10/03/2013

N.Y. family in SUV chase defends actions, is sorry biker was injured

N.Y. family in SUV chase defends actions, is sorry biker was injured

http://www.latimes.com/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-family-nyc-motorcycle-chase-20131003,0,5756792.story

The passengers who were in the SUV that was surrounded by motorcyclists in Manhattan over the weekend spoke out for the first time Thursday, saying they were sorry that one of the bikers was injured but insisting the family had acted properly because the riders were afraid for their lives.

09/30/2013

http://www.latimes.com/world/worldnow/la-fg-wn-italy-amanda-knox-trial-20130930,0,1827048.story

Amanda Knox's retrial begins in Italy

http://www.latimes.com/world/worldnow/la-fg-wn-italy-amanda-knox-trial-20130930,0,1827048.story

09/24/2013

Lawyers in Michael Jackson wrongful-death suit can't mask animosity

http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-jackson-lawyers-20130924,0,6437424.story

Brian Panish was indignant as the two men argued in the judge's chambers.

09/23/2013

Safety questioned at Long Beach mental health facility

http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/health/20130922/safety-questioned-at-long-beach-mental-health-facility

LONG BEACH >> Behind the locked gates of La Casa Mental Health Rehabilitation Center on Paramount Boulevard, employees say dangerous conditions threaten the safety of patients, employees and the surrounding community. Mentally ill clients regula

09/23/2013

http://www.latimes.com/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-boston-bombing-hearing-20130923,0,7190586.story

http://www.latimes.com/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-boston-bombing-hearing-20130923,0,7190586.story

09/18/2013

Man arrested on suspicion of making gun threats that targeted San Gabriel Valley schools

http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/general-news/20130918/man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-making-gun-threats-that-targeted-san-gabriel-valley-schools

MONTEREY PARK >> Authorities on Tuesday arrested a 26-year-old Monrovia man for allegedly making threats to shoot adults and children with an AK-47 at schools, a mall and hospitals in the San Gabriel Valley last week.The announcement was

09/18/2013

Divorces increase as improving economy makes split-ups affordable

http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-divorce-increases-improving-economy-20130918,0,2176337.story

The improving economy and booming housing market have prompted an unexpected result: More people are getting divorced.

09/13/2013

Public Safety Committee to discuss citizen oversight of police department

http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/general-news/20130913/public-safety-committee-to-discuss-citizen-oversight-of-police-department

PASADENA - The Public Safety Committee on Monday will discuss the possibility of creating a citizen oversight committee for the police department after Councilman John Kennedy requested an item be placed on the agenda.Kennedy said he requested

09/09/2013

Iowa allows blind people to get gun permits

Excuse me?
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Iowa-allows-blind-people-to-get-gun-permits-4797261.php

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) â Iowa law enforcement officials are debating the wisdom of granting gun permits to blind people. Blind people and other Iowans can obtain the permits for carrying a weapon in public because of changes to state law that took effect in 2011. Jane Hudson with Disability Ri...