Trouble for Illegal Immigrants with criminal records
A new training course conducted by the federal agency in charge of deportations in order to push prosecutors and immigration enforcement officers to focus their efforts on removing immigrants convicted of crimes. This new policy will result in speeding deportations of high-risk offenders while halting those of illegal immigrants with no criminal records and strong […]
Bellflower DUI Checkpoint on Friday Leads to 30 Arrests
On Friday, January 6, 2012 over 1,200 drivers were stopped at the intersection of Alondra Boulevard and Woodruff Avenue. As a result of the check point, people were not only arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, but were also arrested for possession of narcotics, and driving either no license or a […]
When Prosecutors Fail To Prosecute, Charges Can Be Dropped
A defendant who has not been brought to trial within a reasonable time may move the court for an Order to dismiss the complaint on the grounds that his right to a speedy trial has been violated. The basis for this is found in both the United States Constitution and in California state law. The […]