San Fernando Valley Doctor Convicted Of Selling Painkillers
(Southern California Defense Blog)... in this country. Distribution and possession of these drugs without a prescription has become a case that the district attorney's office will commonly pursue. The penalties, as is evidenced by the California drug crime example in this article, ... illegally obtained evidence, leading to a dismissal of charges. Wallin & Klarich's aggressive Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week to advise you on your case. Call us today at 1-888-280-6839. Also, visit us ...
July 4, 2009 07:00 am
Mina Sirkin, TV Legal Expert asks: Is the Michael Jackson will authentic? HMMM!
(Law Firm Marketing " Management Systems)Mina Sirkin, an expert Trust and Estates attorney in Los Angeles says, "I have seen a lot of wills in my career, but the copy of Michael Jackson's will leaves me with way too many questions as a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
July 3, 2009 03:19 pm
Los Angeles County DUI Arrest
(California Criminal Lawyer Blog)... Los Angeles County Sheriff's patrol car in Compton, according to this CBS News report. The female motorist was arrested for DUI in Los Angeles and the female sheriff's deputy was taken to the hospital for examination and treatment of injuries. The alleged ... loved one has been charged with drunk driving - be it a first-time offense or a repeat offense - please contact a skilled Los Angeles DUI defense lawyer at Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff, LLP for a free and comprehensive consultation. We will ...
July 3, 2009 12:54 pm
Lori Drew's Convictions Will Be Vacated
(TalkLeft: The Politics of Crime)... you" -- that triggered the girl's suicide. The posts criticized Thomas O'Brien, the grandstanding U.S. Attorney in Los Angeles, who made it his mission to prosecute Drew (a resident of Missouri) for computer fraud. Apart from his dubious attempt to stretch the concept of fraud to include lies told on a MySpace profile, and his unseemly eagerness to charge a crime that allegedly occurred far from Los Angeles (and that wasn't being charged by the U.S. Attorney in Drew's district), O'Brien ...
July 3, 2009 11:29 am
Bakery Handyman Pleads Guilty To Killing Two Journalists
(Los Angeles Criminal Attorney Blog)... time along with fees. Do not attempt to fight these charges on your own. The law offices of Lawrence Wolf have been helping their clients accused of violent crimes for over 30 years. If you are being charged with a violent crime in Los Angeles, the skilled Los Angeles violent crime defense lawyers at the law offices of Lawrence Wolf will fight for your rights. Please call 1-866-390-7373 for a free ...
July 3, 2009 09:00 am
'Paper Avalanche' Delays and Denies Loan Modifications to Struggling Homeowners
(California Bankruptcy Attorney Blog)... clients and our Rowland Heights loan modification attorneys have found, the delays apply to all homeowners, regardless of whether they qualify for the plan. The article follows an intern at an unnamed Los Angeles loan modification company. She calls Washington ... delays can actually cost the borrowers their homes. Frequently, this is when we step in. Our Murrieta loan modification attorneys negotiate these same issues with lenders -- but with the added weight of the law behind us. Howard | Nassiri ...
July 3, 2009 08:01 am
Law Students Help Free Three-Strike Offenders
(Southern California Defense Blog)A recent article in the Los Angeles Times discusses a clinic at Stanford Law School that focuses entirely on convicts who are serving extended sentences because of California's Three Strikes Law. ... is only one of the many methods our experienced California three-strike defense attorneys can use to help insure the best result for your case. Even if you ... and find ways to reduce your charges or your sentence. Our aggressive attorneys are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week to advise you on your case ...
July 3, 2009 07:00 am
Book Review: Losing My Religion: How I Lost My Faith Reporting on Religion in America and Found Unexpected Peace (2009).
(Law Religion Culture Review)... William Lobdell's Losing My Religion: How I Lost My Faith Reporting on Religion in America and Found Unexpected Peace. Lobdell prayed for over four years to get the religion beat at the Los Angeles Times. He got the job. And lost his faith. As a broader memoir, Lobdell begins ... documents in courthouses, talked with a seemingly endless string of victims and interviewed bishops, their aides, attorneys and priests. In my off-hours, I put in my final months of training to become a ...
July 2, 2009 04:29 pm
What if I cant afford an attorney? Los Angeles personal injury lawyers – No Win, No Pay
(Los Angeles Accident " Injury Law Firm)... falls, and the like-your lawyer gets paid only from the settlement or jury award that the attorney gets for you. You pay nothing up front or as you go along. The ... therefore does not have to pay a dime for your injuries, you do not owe the attorney anything for his or her legal services and representation of you. The percent of the fees the attorney ... the fee may be smaller than if the case settles after the complaint is filed. And the attorney's fees may go up another level after a trial date is ...
July 2, 2009 03:44 pm
Hearing delayed on Jackson’s kids at mom’s request
(LawInfo Weblog)... MCCARTNEY,AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES - A judge on Thursday delayed a guardianship hearing for Michael Jackson's children at the request of attorneys for the singer's mother and ... petition for custody by Rowe. The hearing had been scheduled for Monday. Records show attorneys for both sides asked for the hearing to be delayed until July 13. Another hearing ... Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Lady Gaga and the Jonas Brothers. ___ AP writers Michael R. Blood, Noaki Schwartz and Ryan Nakashima in Los ...
July 2, 2009 03:25 pm
... charges instead and deadlocked on the fourth charge. Wu told Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark Krause that if Drew had been convicted of the felonies, he would have ... , but indicated they could continue to pursue that charge as well. U.S. Attorney Thomas P. O'Brien said afterward that he had no regrets. ... after the hearing, "I think this is what needed to happen." Drew's attorney, Steward, said that the federal prosecutors in Los Angeles should be ashamed for having brought the case to trial. "Missouri ...
July 2, 2009 12:04 pm
Does California Courts Have Authority to Sanction Insurers for Bad Faith Settlement Negotiation?
(Insurance Blog)... $1,000, which they did not accept. A mandatory settlement conference followed the mediation. Both defendant's attorney, hired by Mercury, and an adjuster from Mercury attended the settlement conference. Plaintiffs made demands of $15,000 each. ... authorizes the superior courts to provide for sanctions by local rules for failure to comply with any requirements of the local rules. Los Angeles Superior Court has promulgated a local rule pursuant to this authority. However, the court found this statute ...
July 2, 2009 10:37 am
Foreclosures and Mortgage Troubles Drive Trend Toward More Bankruptcies in Southern California
(California Bankruptcy Attorney Blog)A June 28 article in the Los Angeles Times confirmed what our Riverside bankruptcy attorneys have been seeing for months: More and more people in Southern California are driven into bankruptcy by the threat of foreclosure ... could result in losing your home. However, either filing can stop a foreclosure in the short term, giving our Fontana bankruptcy attorneys time to negotiate changes with loan servicers or reduce clients' debt obligations in other areas, freeing up income for mortgage payments. ...
July 2, 2009 07:09 am
19 Years to Life for “Wall of Sound” Producer: He Will Need an Experienced Criminal Defense and Appellate Attorney
(Southern California Defense Blog)... people who are convicted of committing certain violent crimes. If you have been arrested for carrying out a violent crime in Los Angeles, you may be looking at a prison term of 25 years to life. Using a firearm to commit murder or any other felony can increase the sentence by 3 to 10 years. The California violent crime attorneys at Wallin & Klarich, approach every case with the belief that the person they are defending could easily be one of their own ...
July 2, 2009 07:00 am
Self Help With California Probate
(California Tax Attorney Blog)... or elsewhere in California and leaves property subject to probate. In California, only a licensed attorney can give legal advice. If you don't understand any information ... you have trouble filling out any of the forms located here, see an attorney for help. The Los Angeles Superior Court has a self-help website. The web site ... general and pays special attento to areas where people represent themselves without an attorney to help them. The self-help site is not supposed to be a do-it-yourself guide ...
July 2, 2009 05:09 am
Royalties and trusts
(Trademark, Copyright, and Entertainment Law Forum)... is precedent for winning an infringement claim when there are similarities to a previous work, such as a commercial having elements of James Bond movies.The Trademark, Copyright, and Entertainment Law Forum is written by Anthony Verna. Please note that it is for the discussion of recent developments in these areas of law. The forum is not a space for legal advice. Please seek the help and counsel of an attorney for your legal needs. Visit the Law Firm of Anthony Verna - www.nyctrademarks.com.
July 2, 2009 12:35 am
Minister in San Diego Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Prison For Child Molestation
(San Diego Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog)A Los Angeles resident and former minister that was affiliated with five churches in San Diego and Riverside Counties was sentenced Tuesday of molesting three boys. Jimmie Robinson Jr., 48, a former minister and music teacher had pleaded guilty in Superior Court last April ... San Diego, April 30,2009 If you have been arrested for a crime in San Diego, Victor Orsatti at the San Diego Law Center is a San Diego criminal defense attorney who has many years of experience and can help you with your case.
July 1, 2009 07:57 pm
Read Michael Jackson's Will
(The Probate Lawyer Family Feud Blog)... that Michael Jackson's Will was made available for all to see through the internet within hours of it being filed today with a Los Angeles Probate Court. Courtesy of TMZ.com, here is Michael Jackson's will for your reading pleasure. Shocked that such an ... he may forfeit his interests to Sony as collateral for unpaid loans. Stay tuned for all the excitement. Posted by: Probate attorney Andrew W. Mayoras, co-founder and shareholder of The Center for Probate Litigation and The Center for Elder Law ...
July 1, 2009 05:11 pm
Jackson’s will cuts out ex-wife Debbie Rowe
(LawInfo Weblog)... done in error, and Rowe and Jackson entered an out-of-court settlement in 2006. Neither Rowe nor her attorneys have indicated whether she intends to seek custody of the two oldest children. Funeral plans have not yet been ... are still pending," according to Fran Clader, a spokeswoman for the patrol. The patrol would need to be consulted if the body was moved from Los Angeles to Neverland. It was unclear whether Jackson could be legally buried at the ranch. The state's health and safety code makes ...
July 1, 2009 11:19 am
Trying to Save the EB-5 Employment Creation Visa
(Immigration Visa Attorney Blog)Because we are a law firm devoted exclusively to the practice of immigration law, Fong & Chun, LLP of Los Angeles gets calls frequently about the so-called "millionaire green card." The more accurate name for this would be the EB-5 ... outcomes can be more predictable. 3. USCIS should issue more EB-5 published decisions, to provide guidance and predictability for attorneys and investors. 4. Better rulemaking is critical, so that rules that have been developed to date can be memorialized. 5. There ...
July 1, 2009 09:50 am