A 37 year old man was arrested for burglary after a string of office burglaries. The Irvine Police Department is currently looking into the possibility that this man may also be responsible for other Orange County office burglaries. Purses, wallets and briefcases were stolen from offices when left unattended. Burglary…
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Kidnapping Laws in Orange County California
The crime of kidnapping is defined as the use of force or fear to take a person and move him or her a substantial distance. The penalty if convicted of kidnapping is up to 8 years in State Prison or more if the victim was injured or abused, if the…
Two Huntington Beach Residents Arrested for Selling and Transporting Drugs
A 24-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man, both Huntington Beach residents were arrested and are being charged with 3 felony counts of selling and transporting a controlled substance. It is being alleged that the woman, who was a waitress at a well-known restaurant, was selling cocaine while working. The man…
Lake Forest Man Arrsted for Receiving Stolen Property
An 18-year-old Oange County man was arrested and subsequently charged with 2 misdemeanor counts of receiving stolen property, after deputies tied a stolen camera and iPods to his Craigslist posting. Deputies responded to a report of a stolen camera and traced it to a posting of the same kind on…
Santa Ana P.D. Anti-Crusing Operations Results in Drugs and Weapons Charges
The Santa Ana Police Department arrested two men on Sunday night on drugs and weapons charges during an anti-cruising operation. A 36 year old Santa Ana man was arrested on suspicion of possession of drugs and the driver, a resident of Downey, Ca, was arrested on gun-related charges. According to…
Hiring An Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney
Hiring the right criminal defense attorney in Orange County, California, can be the most important decision a person makes when being accused and/or charged with a criminal matter in the County of Orange. There are a few things a person should look for when trying to decide who the right…
Two Teens Arrested In Tustin California for Auto Theft
Two teens have been arested on suspicion of stealing a car and attempting to discard a loaded handgun. The two young individuals ran from police after a routine traffic stop but were found, with the help of helicopters, hiding in a Tustin backyard. These young individuals are facing serious charges,…
Illegal Possession of a Firearm in Orange County California
The US Constitution gives us the right to own and carry firearms but with strict guidelines. California has laws that regulate when and how those firearms can be used and possessed and the laws are complicated and confusing. The law doesn’t stop at possession of a firearm; it extends to…
Residential Burglary Laws in California
Residential burglary as defined by the law, is committed when a person enters a residence, where people are present, without the permission of the residents and with the intent to commit a theft or felony once inside. Residential burglary is First Degree Burglary, a felony and a Strike under California’s…
2 Tustin Teens Arrested for Burglary & Receiving Stolen Property
Two young men, both 18 years old, were recently arrested and charged with Burglary and Receiving Stolen Property, both Felonies and Tampering with a Vehicle and Petty Theft, both misdemeanors. The young men were stopped by police officers while riding their bikes in the early morning hours in Tustin, Orange…