You can certainly say that law enforcement officers in Orange County are willing to employ creative techniques in an effort to nab criminal suspects. Take for example an investigative trick used by police in Tustin. In an effort to catch suspects who had been breaking...
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Federal charge issued to Pizzagate shooting suspect
It is quite likely that you heard or read about a recent incident that occurred in a Washington D.C. pizza restaurant called Comet Ping Pong. Earlier this month, a 28-year-old North Carolina man traveled to Comet Ping Pong after reading on the Internet that alleged...
Opioid addiction leading to record numbers of deaths
The statistics are staggering. According to the Centers for Disease Control, there were over 52,000 fatal drug overdoses in 2015. This number represents a record, which is being attributed to an epidemic of opioid abuse. While the number of deaths related to the use...
Supreme Court clarifies insider trading rule
If you work for a company that has its stock publicly traded, you are likely well aware that you are prohibited from using confidential information as the basis for buying and selling shares. Doing so is known as insider trading, which is a federal offense. The reason...
Feds on constant lookout for money laundering schemes
If you routinely make large financial transactions, either for yourself or on behalf of a company or organization, there are some very important laws that you need to understand. The fact is, while small transactions do not typically receive attention from law...
Police investigating hate crimes via social media
As you are likely aware, the election of Donald Trump has been greeted with tremendous passion among both those who are in favor of the new president-elect and those who view him unfavorably. And one of the offshoots of this controversial election has been an...
Stealing Christmas presents can result in federal charges
Every year at this time, the United States Postal Service is working round-the-clock to deliver cards and gifts. And sometimes the recipients of packages are not home when the mailman shows up, boxes in tow. So, out of necessity, the package is left at the doorstep....
Drug culture can be hard to leave behind
Breaking free from the prison of habitual drug use can be difficult in so many ways. First, many drugs, such as prescription painkillers, crystal meth, and heroin are extremely addictive. Very few people are able to simply stop taking these substances without...
Will there be more federal surveillance under Trump?
At present, there are serious questions regarding many aspects of the impending Donald Trump era of government. One concern is that surveillance policies may see some modification, making it even more difficult for citizens to retain their privacy. According to...
Man and woman apprehended and charged after car chase
In the heat of the moment, anyone can make a rash decision without realizing the consequences. This typically happens when we are suddenly placed in a stressful situation and only have time to react, rather than think. When threatened, our body kicks into what is...




