Shailene Woodley Arrested for Trespassing
Shailene Woodley is speaking out via her Instagram after being arrested for trespassing in North Dakota during a peaceful protest against the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
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Underage Chipotle Employee Awarded $7.65 in Sexual Assault Settlement
An underage former employee of Chipotle recently received a $7.65 million settlement following the sexual harassment lawsuit she and her mother brought against an adult supervisor of the restaurant chain.
Donald Trump and Stop-and-Frisk Laws in California
During the presidential debates this week Donald Trump touted the tactics of “stop-and-frisk” as a way of combating urban crime.
Drug Charges for Jim Carrey?
A lawsuit has been brought against Jim Carrey that alleges that used his “immense wealth and celebrity status” to obtain and distribute deadly substances to his girlfriend Cathriona White.
An Update to California's Sexual Assault Laws
Recently, California lawmakers agreed to a bill that would close a loophole in the state’s sexual assault laws.
California Marijuana Laws and Possession of Drugs
California’s laws pertaining to marijuana are complex and vast from legal possession for medical justifications to criminalized sales, including the cultivation as well as the importing of the plant.
Conspiracy to Distribute and Other Drug Charges
This past April, gang member Randy Alton Graves was convicted of conspiracy to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute more than 1,000 kilograms of marijuana and possession with intent to distribute meth.
Pokemon Go Leads to Assault and Battery Charges
Pokemon Go, an app which leads users on a hunt for Pokemon characters, has lead to charges of conspiracy, robbery, battery and assault across the nation.
Assemblyman Bonta Trying to Change the Bail Bond System
Recently Assemblyman Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) led a discussion with attorneys and advocates regarding the need to reform the California bail system and how judges award those bail amounts.
Football Player Found Guilty of Rape Sex Crimes
Former Vanderbilt football player Brandon Vandenburg has been found guilty on five counts of aggravated rape, two counts of aggravated sexual battery, and one count of unlawful photography.