A Visalia teen, who'd allegedly struck and killed a 35-year-old Visalia man with her car this past Memorial Day weekend, has been found guilty of second degree murder for his death. The 18-year-old is now awaiting sentencing. She's facing anywhere between 25 years and...
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What do you know about veteran’s courts?
As a veteran, it's possible that you could find yourself in trouble with the law at some point (just the same as anyone else).If you are dealing with any type of substance addiction or mental illness, you may be able to have your case moved to a veteran's court. In...
New legislation is signed to benefit juvenile offenders
An ongoing discussion in the Visalia, California, (Tulare and Kings counties, Central California) area is how crimes committed by minors should be handled. Attorneys handling criminal defense cases that involve minors often address the contention that crimes committed...
What are some of the most common juvenile crimes?
As a parent, you do whatever you can to protect your child. You want him or her to make all the right decisions, as you know that going down the wrong path can lead to trouble in the future.No matter how hard you try, you could soon find your child in trouble with the...
Are chemical drug tests accurate?
The police pull you over, claim to find illegal drugs in your car, and use a field test to examine them right there on the side of the road. The chemical -- cobalt thiocyanate -- starts out pink and then turns blue. That means, the police tell you, that the substance...
Underage DUI: a serious crime
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious crime. This is even more the case if you are doing so as a driver who has yet to reach the age of 21.There is a unique set of standards for anyone who is arrested for underage DUI. If you find yourself in this...
Things to do if you are pulled over for suspicion of DUI
Even if you have never had a sip of alcohol in your life, there is always a chance that you could be pulled over by law enforcement for suspicion of driving under the influence.This is a big deal, as you are sure to be scared about what's to come. Despite your...
A minor in possession: Things you need to know
Minor in possession laws are in place to protect minors against the possession of alcohol and drugs. With these laws, it doesn't matter if the person was actually using the substance. Instead, they are all about the actual possession.Minor in possession laws are in...
3 Tulare residents are charged with attempting to murder a child
Tulare police arrested and charged three area residents with child torture and attempted homicide on Saturday, July 15. The three defendants were taken into police custody after a representative with Tulare Regional Medical Center reported that a 2-year-old boy was...
Juveniles and drunk driving: Things to know
As a parent, you do your best to help your children avoid poor decisions. Even with this approach, there is always the chance that he or she will make the wrong choice, thus getting caught up in the juvenile justice system.Children can get into all types of trouble,...
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