Los Angeles Criminal Attorney Blog

Los Angeles Criminal Defense attorney Lawrence Wolf, Esq. will be appearing on Los Angeles radio station KRLA 870AM on Saturday, May 2nd at midnight.

Mr. Wolf will be a guest on the show "UnCuff Me" as he uses his extensive criminal defense experience to discuss topics like incarceration, probation, felony and misdemeanor criminal charges.

Lawrence Wolf has been helping individuals charged with crimes for over 26 years. He has both prosecuted and defended thousands of adults and juveniles charged with every type of felony and misdemeanor crime. Specializing in the field of criminal law, he is a recognized authority in Drunk Driving defense, Addiction-related offenses and Juvenile Law. Lawrence Wolf has been a pioneer in developing all forms of alternative sentencing such as house arrest and diversionary programs.

For more information on Lawrence Wolf and his extensive experience as a top California criminal defense lawyer, visit his website at www.youareinnocent.com today.

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The surfsantamonica.com reported in a story on March 9, 2009 that Adel Chapel, 24 is the suspect in the death of Denise Figueroa, 22. Chapel is from Santa Monica and was already in custody for suspicion of carjacking. Police investigators also believe that he is behind several violent crimes in the San Fernando Valley. According to police, Figueroa was in a relationship with Chapel.

KTLA-TV Fox affiliate in Los Angeles received an anonymous fax that led investigators to the woman’s body. It was addressed “To whom it may concern” and signed by “someone trying to help.” Investigators say that the letter said a murder had occurred on February 28 and gave a description of the area where the car could be located. Police found Figueroa’s body in the truck of her vehicle that had been parked in the 11700 block of Hortense Street. Figueroa had been reported missing by her mother on the same day she left her North Hills home and never returned. Investigators said an autopsy was to be performed for this terrible violent crime in Los Angeles.

Homicide is a situation in which one person kills another person. If you have been arrested for, or charged with homicide in California, you may be facing very serious consequences and should hire an aggressive and skilled Los Angeles homicide defense lawyer right away.

At the Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf, their top criminal defense lawyers in California have the experience and knowledge that are required to defend even the most challenging violent crime case. Do not attempt to represent yourself, there is just too much at risk! Please call 1-866-390-7373 for a free consultation.

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The latimes.com website reported in an article on March 14, 2009 that a driver of a Porsche hit a Ferrari driven by Charles David Lewis Jr. Lewis Jr.’s Ferrari was flung into a light post in Newport Beach where his car was sliced in half. Lewis Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene. Driving the Porsche was Jeffrey Kirby, 51 of Costa Mesa, who is in serious need of an experienced California criminal defense attorney. Kirby has had 2 previous DUI’s, one in 1985 and one in 2002. He was charged with felony vehicular manslaughter, drunk driving and leaving the scene of an accident.

Lewis Jr. was known amongst fighters as “Mask” and was the owner of a successful multimillion dollar apparel company called TapouT apparel. His girlfriend, Lacy Lynn White, 23 sustained a fractured elbow.

According to police reports, Lewis Jr. and Kirby were driving at a fast pace side by side just before the crash. Investigators were still not sure if the cars were in a race. Kirby fled the scene but was quickly apprehended a short period after. He had a blood-alcohol level of 0.13, almost twice the legal limit of .08. If convicted for his Orange County DUI, Kirby faces up to 19 years and 8 months in prison. Lynn Mari Nabozny, 32, Kirby’s passenger was also arrested but later released. Kriby’s bail was set at $500,000 and deemed a flight risk and danger to the community.

Should Kirby post bail, the commissioner has ordered that no frontal picture be taken of him, since Lewis Jr. knew a lot of friends and followers of the martial arts world.

Kirby’s lawyer, said "Whether those people would be seeking revenge, I don't know.”

The recent crackdown on DUI cases is understandable -- alcohol contributes to a death every 33 minutes and costs the public billions of dollars each year in damages, loss of life and reduced productivity. If you've been arrested for drunk driving in Los Angeles, you need an aggressive, reputable and experienced Los Angeles DUI attorney on your side. You need the Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf. Please call 1-866-390-7373 for a free consultation.

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The dailytrojan.com reported in a story on March 11, 2009 that Travion Ford, suspect in the September 2008 murder of USC student Bryan Frost, pleaded not guilty to one count of murder in Los Angeles. Ford sat in Los Angeles Superior court for his arraignment. Ford’s defense team led by Diane Butko suggested that they will need more time than 60 days to prepare for trial.

Allegations of personal use of a deadly and dangerous weapon charges in California during his arraignment were denied by Ford.

Kennes Ma, Deputy District Attorney, said, “After the preliminary hearing the case goes to trial court. This court now has jurisdiction. It’s a brand new process.”

Judith Champagne, Judge, set the pretrial hearing date for April 9. During this hearing, the prosecution and defense will swap information and motions. The law mandates that Ford has the right to be tried in court within 60 days. The prosecution and defense will continue to trade information until then.

Ma, said, “During that time we will be exchanging different types of motions and discoveries.”

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The dailynews.com website reported in an account on March 14, 2009 that Alisha Nichole Mankin, 25 is sentenced to half a year in jail for leading the police on a 90 mile chase that started in Santa Monica and ended in Oxnard. Mankin, who is from the Antelope Valley, took control of a U-Haul truck her boyfriend had rented.

Mankin pled guilty to evading the police, which is a felony crime in California. She also pled guilty to a misdemeanor hit and run. Judge John Dobroth, Ventura County Superior Court, sentenced Mankin, suspended her license for one year, and placed her on probation for 3 years.

According to the California Highway Patrol, Mankin’s chase was televised by several Los Angele networks while she drove the U-Haul on sidewalks, opposing lanes, and even open grassy areas. The chase began when police received a call about suspicious activities. Upon arriving police detained a male suspect on possession of drugs in Los Angeles.

In the middle of the commotion, Mankin ran off only to return to the U-Haul and initialized the chase. Police later found out that Mankin had warrants out for DUI and being under the influence.

The Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf have been helping individuals charged with crimes for over 30 years. Mr. Wolf has both prosecuted and defended thousands of adults and juveniles charged with every type of felony and misdemeanor crime. Lawrence Wolf has been a pioneer in developing all forms of alternative sentencing such as house arrest and diversionary programs. He has established relationships with Judges and District Attorneys throughout Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura Counties. If you are being charged with any criminal crime, the top criminal defense attorneys in California at Lawrence Wolf can help you. Please call 1-866-390-7373 for a free consultation.

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The latimes.com website reported in an account on March 11, 2009 that rapper and actor Coolio had been arrested at the Los Angeles International Airport for possession of rock cocaine and battery of an airport employee. Coolio’s real name is Artis Leon Ivey, 45, and he was having his baggage searched at LAX when authorities allegedly found cocaine. When the screener was getting close to his hidden cocaine, Coolio panicked and grabbed the screeners arm in an attempt to prevent the search.

Police arrested Coolio for his drug crime in California and transported him to the Los Angeles Police Department’s jail in Van Nuys, but later released him after he made bail. Police will be charging him with one felony count of possession of cocaine, one misdemeanor count of possession of a smoking device, and one misdemeanor count of battery. Coolio’s arraignment is set for April 3 and he faces three years in prison if convicted.

Penalties for schedule 1 narcotic offenses in Los Angeles are severe. Depending on the amount of narcotic seized, a first offense conviction could mean a prison term of up to 20 years plus fines; and, if you have been convicted of 2 previous offenses, you could be facing life in prison. Examples of schedule 1 narcotics are Heroin, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Ecstasy, PCP, and LSD.

Controlled substance crimes are very serious charges and carry life changing consequences. If you or someone you know has been arrested, or is being investigated for a drug crime, you need advice from an experienced Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer. Protect your rights and your freedom. Please call 1-866-390-7373 for a free consultation.

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According to an article article on March 11, 2009 that Robert Zicari, 35 and wife Janet Romano, 32 pled guilty to distributing videos showing deviant sexual conduct in a federal court in Pittsburgh. The couple had been in a court battle for more than six years. They were fighting whether the First Amendment protected such videos that show lewd acts.

Some scenes in question are those depicting simulated rape. Zicari and Romano still will contest the government’s claim that for sentencing purposes the videos should be considered sadistic or masochistic. Whether you have been charged with a sex crime in Los Angeles or in Pittsburgh, you are facing serious consequences.

Supporters of the couple blame U.S. Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan of trying the case in western Pennsylvania due to the region’s “community standards” that establish what is obscene according to the US Supreme Court. Without saying, the region is more conservative than those in California.

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The cbsnews website reported in an article on March 14, 2009 that a judge in Beverly Hills has issued an arrest warrant for Lindsay Lohan, 22. It is unclear though why the warrant was issued. It is possible that it is connected to an incident in 2007 when Lohan was driving under the influence and crashed her Mercedes-Benz into a tree. Mike Foxen, Sgt. said that the warrant carries a bail of $50,000.

Foxen said, ‘We believe it has to do with her arrest for DUI.” He added that there were no other details disclosed to him.

Lohan’s attorney, Shawn Chapman Holley, said that Lohan has fulfilled all terms of her probation and all court instructions.

Holley said, “The warrant issued on Friday was, in our view, born out of a misunderstanding which I am confident I can clear up next week."

Sandi Gibbons, spokeswoman for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office stated that they were not formally advised that a warrant would be issued.

Lohan is the star of the movie “Mean Girls” released in 2004. Following her drunk driving crime in 2007 for crashing her car, she was arrested again in July for chasing her former personal assistant in an SUV in Santa Monica. Tied with these two cases, Lohan later pleaded guilty to misdemeanor counts of being under the influence of cocaine.

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