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| August 27, 2010 |
| 'Sons of Anarchy' Actor, Mark Hiedrich, Arrested for Battery and Resisting Arrest |
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55-year-old "Sons of Anarchy" actor. Mark Hiedrich (known as Mark Boone Junior on the show) was arrested after resisting a police officer. The officer pulled Hiedrich over in his 1995 Ford Thunderbird for not wearing a seatbelt and using his cellphone while driving. Sources say that the actor was apparently in a rush. As the officer attempted to handcuff Hiedrich, Hiedrich resisted, leaving the officer on the ground. While resisting, the actor attempted -- but missed -- to punch the officer in the face. Sources say that the police officer was unfazed and unscathed after the altercation. On Tuesday at approximately 4:40 p.m. Hiedrich was put into custody for two misdemeanors: battery on a peace officer and resisting arrest.
Assault and battery are two separate and distinct criminal acts, usually grouped together in a criminal charge. If you threaten someone with bodily harm with the intention to inflict it, then the crime is considered assault. The crime of battery is when one causes bodily harm to another by using direct physical contact. Both assault and battery are violent crimes and are very serious charges in the state of California. Penalties may include up to 15 years in jail or prison, harsh fines, restitution, community service, probation and a mark on your criminal record for life.
At the Hedding Law Firm we have provided clients throughout the Los Angeles area with outstanding criminal defense for many years. Regardless of the nature of the crime you are accused of, you can expect to receive fair and just legal representation from our Los Angeles assault and battery attorneys. At the Hedding Law Firm we will provide you with the dedication and skill needed to obtain an outcome that will satisfy you long term. Contact us today to speak to a knowledgeable Los Angeles criminal defense attorney!
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| August 27, 2010 |
| Infamous Former Bell City Manager, Robert Rizzo, Pleads Guilty to DUI |
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On Wednesday, the notorious 56-year-old former Bell city manager, Robert Rizzo, plead guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol. His infamous claim to fame came when his $800,000 salary was revealed by The Times, resigning from his position in July. On March 6, Rizzo was arrested after attempting to drive into his driveway, and plowing through his neighbor's mailbox instead. Rizzo, was said to have had a blood-alcohol level three times the legal limit at 0.28. Officers stated that he was so inebriated that they could not immediately test his blood-alcohol level, or comprehend his slurred speech. Rizzo, who originally did not plead guilty, did so on Wednesday through his attorney. The former city manager was sentenced to 10 days of community service and a nine-month first-offender alcohol awareness program.
If you have been arrested for a DUI, it is very important that you contact a DUI defense lawyer immediately. You only have 10 days from the date of your arrest to schedule a DMV hearing in order to protect your driving privileges and keep your license from becoming automatically suspended. An attorney at our firm can represent you at this hearing to offer you the best chance of getting your license back. Contact a Los Angeles DUI Attorney
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| August 20, 2010 |
| Marine DUI And Vehicular Manslaughter |
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On Sunday, a 23-year-old Marine, believed to be driving under the influence, killed a 51-year-old woman, Chandrika De Silva, and critically injured her grandson in a car accident. While De Silva's husband exited the Prius to go open a driveway, De Silva exited the car to check up on their grandson. It was then that the marine, driving a Jeep Cherokee, rammed into the rear-end of the Prius. De Silva was killed instantly, and her grandson -- who suffered from lacerations and force trauma to the body -- was flown the Children's Hospital in Los Angeles. The marine was arrested and taken to the Van Nuys jail, suffering only small cuts and scratches.
If you have been accused of causing a death due to negligence or a violation of traffic safety laws, it would be in your best interest to hire a Los Angeles vehicular manslaughter defense lawyer. In some case’s a vehicular manslaughter charge can be upgraded to a murder charge. Does your vehicular manslaughter charge involve alcohol? Contact a Los Angeles DUI lawyer in our office to discuss all of the details of your case and how DUI charges may affect the circumstances of the arrest.
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| August 20, 2010 |
| New Program Puts Ignition Interlock In Cars Of DUI Offenders |
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A new program was set on July 1, mandating that those who have been convicted of DUI will need to install a new breath alcohol ignition interlock device in their cars. Drivers will need to blow into a tube attached to said device, which in turn traces and calculates his or her blood-alcohol level. This pilot program requires a blood-alcohol concentration of at most 0.03, even-though California's legal limit is 0.08. Anything exceeding the 0.03 limit would prevent the vehicle from turning on. This program will run in Sacramento, Tulare, and Alameda counties until the year 2016.
Those convicted of DUI for their first time would be required to use the device for about half a year. Those convicted a second time would leave the device installed for a year. Sources suggest that the cost of these devices would run around $125: $75 to install the ignition interlock device and approximately $50 a month to monitor. Offenders struggling to pay the full amount would simply pay less. Also, authorities maintain that this would not use up any taxpayer money.
DUI offenses are among the most common crimes police officers arrest Californians for on a daily basis. Many people do not realize that a DUI is a crime that carries potentially serious consequences to the person's driving record, insurance rates, reputation and freedom. At the Hedding Law Firm, we diligently and professionally defend individuals charged with drunk driving. Our lawyers have handled hundreds of DUI / DWI cases over the years and we know the appropriate steps to take to assist you in making the right decisions. Contact us now to set up a free and immediate consultation!
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