Can a shoplifter be charged with robbery?

I have seen many instances where a individual committing a minor shoplifting offense gets charged with robbery. This usually arises when a store security officer or other store employee attempts to stop the shoplifter and gets hurt in the process. The shoplifter sometimes panics and shoves the employee out of the way. If the employee …

If I am pulled over by the police, what information do I have to answer?

Often times police will attempt to engage you in conversation to gauge whether or not you are under the influence of alcohol.  The truth is that you are only required by law to provide biographical information (name, address, date of birth, etc.).  Beyond that, you have a right to decline to answer questions. Keep in …

Should I hire a lawyer for a traffic ticket

The answer is absolutely.  If you go to court without an attorney, you will likely receive several points on your driving record. This will result in higher insurance premiums and possibly getting dropped by your insurance company. If the prosecutor allows you to avoid points by going to driving school, you will spend hours of …

As locals rung in 2019, police warned about dangers of driving while intoxicated.

Police want to make sure everyone is staying safe. We attended a big New Year’s Eve party at the Century Center. People said goodbye to 2018 and hello 2019. Police say it’s okay to have a few drinks, but they just don’t want you driving afterwards. The booze and the beer is flowing at O’Rourke’s …

2019 California Law looks to deter drunk driving

A California DUI prevention law went into effect on January 1st, 2019. “The DMV has put together a law related to the new interlock device, and we will be enforcing that,” said Lt. Greg Klingenberg, of the California Highway Patrol. In 2019, repeat offenders will be required to connect a breathalyzer to their vehicles. The device will …

Woman Arrested for Drunk Driving after Police find Facebook Messages left open on computer in hotel

In a recent report, a woman was charged with drink driving after police found out with some of the incriminating messages on her Facebook page. Just as after a car crash in Michigan, police investigators said they had tracked one of the alleged drivers to a nearby hotel. There they found a computer which was …

Two drivers Caught almost Seven Times over drink-drive Limit in Scotland

These days, the main targets have been drivers who are causing deaths while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. not long ago, two drivers had been arrested at an alcohol level seven times over the legal limit in Scotland.  Well, these two motorists were stopped in rush hour, with the first driver who was …

Fetty Wap Pleads Guilty to Avoid Jail in Drunk Driving Case

Fetty Wap was looking forward to releasing his upcoming sophomore album King Zoo, but the project has been put on hold for now, though his fans are eagerly waiting. The rapper was arrested back in November for the drunk driving race which put him on fifteen charges including for careless endangerment and driving while impaired. …

More than 100 Girls Missing After Raid on Nigerian School

It was reported earlier this year that more than 100 girls were missing after the raid at a Nigerian School. The Media had reported that more than 100 of the girls have been missing after a suspected Boko Haram militants attacked their school in northeastern Nigeria. Bashir Manzo, father of one of the girls, interviewed …