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| November 30, 2010 |
| Transient Arrested for Animal Cruelty and Lewd Conduct |
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A transient was arrested by the LAPD Animal Cruelty Task Force on February 2nd after he was seen sexually violating a female German Shepard mix beneath a freeway underpass. Wade Strickland, 62, pleaded guilty to animal cruelty and lewd conduct. He was sentenced to 3 years probation, ordered not to own or possess any animals, submit to searches by LAPD for animals at any time and attend two dozen animal care counseling sessions. According to city prosecutors, at the time of his arrest, Strickland was "found with two dogs, including the victim, and pornographic material in his possession."
According to Section 647(a) of the California Penal Code, lewd conduct is defined as any conduct that involves touching another's genitals, buttocks or female breasts with the intent to arouse himself sexually or annoy the victim. The offender must also be in a public place and in the presence of a third party who may be offended. Finally, the offender must be aware of the presence of the third party. Penalties for lewd conduct vary widely. Lewd conduct with an adult is always a misdemeanor, and carries penalties ranging from probation to a fine or jail time.
If you or someone you know has been charged with lewd conduct contact our office today. The criminal defense attorneys at theHedding law firm have a combined 75 years of experience in these types of cases. They will do their best to get you the best possible outcome for your unique case. |
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| November 24, 2010 |
| State Drug Agent Charged with Grand Theft and Embezzlement |
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Gabriel Noel Baltodano, 35, was charged Monday with grand theft and embezzlement. Baltodano pleaded not guilty to charges that he stole 33, all last week during an internal investigation. Baltodano is a 9 year veteran of the Department of Justice's Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement. He became the target of the internal investigation after authorities discovered that he may have been stealing money from suspects. According to the district attorney, he was charged with two counts each of grand theft and embezzlement and one count of filing a false police report.
California Penal Code 487a defines Grand Theft as:
(a) When the money, labor, or real or personal property taken is
of a value exceeding four hundred dollars ($400) except as provided
in subdivision
California Penal Code 503-515 defines Embezzlement as:
503.The fraudulent appropriation of property by a person to whom it has been intrusted.
504. Every officer of this state, or of any county, city, city and county, or other municipal corporation or subdivision thereof, and every deputy, clerk, servant, or agent of any association, society, or corporation (public or private), who fraudulently appropriates to any use of purpose not in the due and lawful execution of that person's trust, any property in his or her possession or under his or her control by virtue of that trust, or secretes it with a fraudulent intent to appropriate it to that use or purpose, is guilty of embezzlement.
If you or someone you know is being accused of grand theft and/or embezzlement, contact the Hedding law firm today at (818) 986-2092. Our Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys have an extensive amount of experience with these types of cases and will work hard to get the best possible outcome for your unique case.
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| November 12, 2010 |
| Australian Girls Gone Wild Executive Arrested for Manslaughter |
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Ryan Bowan, Australian 'Girls Gone Wild' executive, has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after surrendering. Bowman allegedly was behind the wheel of the Bentley that struck and killed 21-year-old Lauren Ann Freeman. Bowman fled in the car, and debris found at the scene suggested the vehicle could have been a dark colored Bentley. The vehicle was later found abandoned in a residential neighborhood about a mile and a half from the incident. Sheriff's spokeswoman Steve Whitmore said, "Bowman's attorney contacted us and surrendered her client to West Hollywood detectives." "He invoked his 5th Amendment rights against self-incrimination and we booked him on [charges of] vehicular manslaughter."
If you or someone you know is being accused of a hit-and-run and/or vehicular manslaughter, contact our office today to set up a free consultation. The Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys at the Hedding law firm will meet with you face-to-face and gather all the information pertaining to your case. We will evaluate the facts and give you honest advice and opinions regarding your case. Our hit-and-run attorneys have a combined 75 years of experience and have been successful in many of these types of cases.
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| November 11, 2010 |
| Hit-and-Run Driver Sentenced to 90 Days in Jail |
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Angelina Everett was sentenced to 90 days in jail after a hit-and-run conviction. Cycling activists are celebrating the verdict after the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office and the City Attorneys office at first declined to press charges. An organized protest ride took place on Feb. 24th tracing the route the victim, Ed Magos, would take every morning. The next day Los Angeles police chief, Charlie Beck, responded to the protests in a news conference where he promised a new investigation into the crash. The city attorney's office later decided to take up the case. Bicycle activists have fought for harsher punishments for motorists who hit cyclists. "Cyclists need to be considered viable users of the road, and drivers need to ensure the safety of everyone on the road," said Aurisha Smolarski of the Los Angeles COunty Bicycle Coalition. Superior Court Judge Elaine Mandel sentenced Everett to 90 days in jail and she will also have to pay restitution of nearly $20,000 to cover Magos' medical expenses and lost wages.
If you or someone you know is being accused of a hit-and-run, contact our office today to set up a free consultation. The Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys at the Hedding Law firm will meet with you face-to-face and gather all the information pertaining to your case. We will evaluate the facts and give you honest advice and opinions regarding your case. Our hit-and-run attorneys have a combined 75 years of experience and have been successful in many of these types of cases.
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| November 02, 2010 |
| Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure to Underage Girls |
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A grocery store clerk has been arrested for allegedly exposing himself over the last two months to numerous underage girls. 21-year-old Ruben Rodriguez was arrested and could be charged on 16 misdemeanor counts of indecent exposure and child annoyance.
Rodriguez allegedly exposed himself to two girls walking to Sunny Hills High school. After police investigation, Rodriguez was linked to several other cases. According to Fullerton Police Sgt. Andrew Goodrich, Rodriguez allegedly would park on streets where girls were walking, then turn as they came closer and exposed himself and try to make conversation.
Indecent exposure is prohibited by California Penal Code 314 PC and its penalties include fines and incarceration, and you could be subjected to a lifetime duty to register as a California sex offender. As criminal defense attorneys we understand the fact that many of these cases come from false accusations, our job as your representation would be to go over all the facts surrounding your case and get you the best possible outcome. If you have been accused of indecent exposure contact our office today to set up a free face-to-face consultation. The criminal defense attorneys at the Hedding law firm have a combined 75 years of experience. We will give your unique case the attention and care necessary to achieve a successful outcome. |
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