I just got off of the telephone with a woman who was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) in Malibu, California. She told me that she was pulled over for weaving and arrested for DUI. She submitted to a breath test and blew results of .13. We went on to talk about her drinking patter, criminal history, licensing status, citizenship status, any several other issues which tell an experienced lawyer whether this case has aggravating factors associated with it. We continued to talk about the Department of Motor Vehicle’s (DMV) Administrative Per Se (APS) hearing and what …

Camarillo Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man who allegedly poured lighter fluid on his dog and set it on fire. The dog was a 3 year old basset hound named Buddy who certainly didn’t deserve the treatment his owner Andrew Delgado gave him on October 27, 2012. Police arrested Delgado for arson and animal cruelty. He faces up to 3 years in prison and registration as an arson offender. Delgado is due in court on November 13 of this year. His criminal history is unknown but as a young man of only 18 years, I would guess it is non=existent or …

The Los Angeles Lakers’ Devin Ebanks was arrested yesterday for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol in Hollywood, California. Officers with the California Highway Patrol arrested him shortly before 3:00 a.m. and booked him for the crime. Ebanks posted bail and was released with a date to appear in court in early December. According to ESPN, the Lakers organization was aware of the arrest and made no public comment. If convicted of DUI, Ebanks faces probation, a mandatory alcohol school, a fine of around $2,000, the loss of his driving privilege and up to 6 months in jail. The conviction …

Actor Michael Nouri of Flashdance fame was arrested yesterday for domestic battery and other charges. Police in Beverly Hills, California were called to a residence on North Palm Drive after a 911 call was made. Police arrived and arrested Nouri for domestic battery, false imprisonment and obstructing the use of a wireless device. Domestic battery is a battery or harmful touching of another with whom the suspect has a dating relationship. False imprisonment is the intentional confinement of another person. Finally, destruction of a wireless device is self explanatory and is often one of several other added charge in a …

120,000 pounds of walnuts have disappeared in two separate thefts. Tehama County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating two separate heists by possible “imposter” truck drivers. The first theft involved 40,000 pounds of walnuts and the second was double that amount. In total this is $450,000 worth of nuts. The sheriffs do have a suspect who is described as a tall white mail with a strong Russian accent driving a white tractor trailer. The thief was described as having the correct purchase order numbers for the shipments of nuts when he picked up the product. This sounds like an inside job to …

Los Angeles County Assessor John Noguez was arrested about 6 days ago after authorities suspected he was taking bribes in exchange for lowering peoples property taxes. In total he was alleged to have cost the County of Los Angeles $1.16 million in lost property taxes based upon his actions. Superior Court Judge Shelly Torrealba would not reduce Noquez’ bail when requested by his attorney. Typically base is set by “schedule” here in California. For every crime there is a corresponding bail amount. In certain cases like theft or fraud the bail schedule provides for setting bail at the same amount …

The number one response to law enforcement when someone is pulled over for driving under the influence is to tell the police you only had two drinks. Sometimes it’s true, but often times it’s not so true. When clients come into my office to meet with me for a DUI consultation, I often say things like, “my wine glasses are 23 ounces, how large are your glasses”? At this point, clients are often more forthcoming as to the actual amount of alcoholic beverages they consumed the day of their arrest. Even if a client has a fairly accurate recollection of the …

A six year probation officer was arrested Tuesday on allegations of filing nine fraudulent workers’ compensation claims over the last three years. Rochelle Williams, 35 is accused in 27 felony counts of forging medical records and other documents. She works as a Los Angeles probation officer and is responsible for placing minors in foster homes and other facilities. Williams is being accused of filing workers comp claims while she continued working so she could be paid both her regular salary and money from the state insurance program. The county has placed her on unpaid administrative leave. If you have questions …

A new law in France is making it compulsory for all drivers in France, including tourists, to carry a breathalyzer kit in their vehicles or face a fine. It is the latest move by the government aimed at bringing down the number of road deaths caused by alcohol. The government reasoned that the new law would make some people think twice before getting behind the wheel after they have been drinking. Drivers who suspect they may be over the limit, can test themselves. Motorists driving without the breathalyzer test kit after the November 1 date, will be handed a fine …

Levi Aron, 37, was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to kidnapping, killing and dismembering an 8 year old boy in a tight-knit Orthodox Jewish community in Brooklyn. Aron admitted he kidnapped and killed 8 year old Leiby Letzky. Aron recounted that after the boy approached him and asked for directions. He promised the boy he would take him home, but instead he brought the boy to Monsey, New York, where he attended a wedding before bringing the boy back to his apartment. The two watched television before going to sleep. The next morning, Aron …