California Legal News

11.18.2008

Prescription drugs cited in Locklear DUI charge

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors in Santa Barbara have charged Heather Locklear with misdemeanor driving under the influence, citing prescription drugs. The California Highway Patrol said the actress showed “obvious impairment” when an officer noticed her car parked on a highway and blocking a lane in Montecito in September, but that alcohol was ruled out. She [...]

11.12.2008

Gunman Arrested for Drive By Shooting With Infant in Car

A gunman, driving with a toddler in the back seat of his car, opened fire on three people in Baldwin Village this afternoon in what police described as a gang-related shooting. The suspect was arrested shortly after the incident, which occurred about 3 p.m. on Pinafore Street, said Capt. James Craig of the Los Angeles Police [...]

11.10.2008

Fresno jury finds NFL’s Shirley guilty of DUI

Fresno, Calif. (AP) – A Fresno County judge has sentenced an NFL player to 30 days in a work program after a jury found him guilty of drunken driving and hit and run. The verdict and sentence against Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman Jason Shirley were handed down Monday. Police say the former Fresno State football player had [...]

10.31.2008

Suspected ‘Khaki Bandit’ arrested after tip

A citizen’s tip led to the arrest of a man whom police suspect has robbed banks in Orange and Los Angeles counties since May. Authorities arrested Gerald Fedorka, 60, Thursday in Los Angeles after someone recognized him and called police, Irvine Lt. Rick Handfield said. FBI officials said they were tracking two different sets of bank robberies [...]

10.21.2008

Target agrees to $1.7 million civil penalty

SONOMA – Target stores has agreed to pay a $1.7 million civil penalty for overcharging California customers through electronic cash register scanners that rang up too-high prices, the Sonoma County district attorney’s office said today. The stores, without admitting guilt, also agreed to improve their pricing procedures for the next four years. Read the full [...]