Much to the dismay of various civil liberties advocates who have challenged the law, a five year old California law that permits the collection of DNA sample during a felony arrest is being upheld. The samples may be collected without a judge’s review over the matter and even if criminal charges are not pressed Continue reading “California DNA Collection Law For Felony Arrests Upheld”
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Felony DUI
Under California law driving under the influence is usually a misdemeanor offense. Unlike in other states, in California blood alcohol level has no impact on how the offense is charged. There are only three factors that can make a DUI a felony instead of a misdemeanor.
4 or more subsequent DUIs within a period Continue reading “Felony DUI”
High School Teacher Facing One Year in Jail After Pleading Guilty to Six Counts of Sex Crimes
Elizabeth Whitehurst at her trial in San Bernardino County
A former High school teacher is facing a year in jail after she plead guilty to sex crimes she committed with three of her students. Laura Elizabeth Whitehurst, 28, faced 41 felony counts of sex crimes, on Wednesday she plead guilty to two counts for oral copulation and Continue reading “High School Teacher Facing One Year in Jail After Pleading Guilty to Six Counts of Sex Crimes”