Prosecutor: no charges in ongoing domestic violence dispute
As the old saying goes, there are always at least two sides to every story. The truth in the saying is often illustrated in cases involving allegations of domestic violence. There is no doubt that domestic violence does occur, just as there is no doubt that sometimes...
The problem of police misconduct
Everyone who pays attention to the news these days is aware that law enforcement officers are under intense scrutiny by those looking for any sign of misconduct.This movement took off in 1992 with the dramatic footage of Los Angeles police beating Rodney King and the...
Details slowly emerge in California child-sex ring case
Prosecutors say they have acquired a second video that will result in more charges against a northern California doctor and nurse, along with an Arizona mother. The three are accused in Santa Cruz County of involvement in a child-sex ring. No details were released...
Los Angeles County Deputy accused of sexual assaults
In certain limited situations, an adult simply cannot consent to sex with another adult. One of those situations involves jail. An incarcerated adult cannot legally consent to sex with a jail or prison guard. So while an investigation of an alleged sexual encounter...
Which is worse for an officer accused of domestic violence?
It is no secret that police officers in Southern California have dangerous jobs that require them to be fully committed to public service, while they are commonly criticized for simply doing their jobs. But we know that some officers may not always exhibit the...