As many as 2,600 federal prisoners in California and around the country incarcerated for selling or distributing crack cocaine could be released if the First Step Act withstands bipartisan opposition in Congress. The president has said that he will sign the bill if it reaches his desk, but that outcome is far from assured. Democrats have criticized the bill for not going far enough to reform the criminal justice system while many Republicans have voiced concerns about releasing people they view as dangerous criminals back into society.
California man charged with attempted school bus hijacking
A California man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to kidnap a school bus. The 47-year-old man got onto a bus full of schoolchildren when it was stopped to allow a few of the elementary school students on board to use the bathroom. He has since been charged with attempted carjacking and kidnapping. The incident occurred in the evening when the bus was coming back from a field trip.
A Whittier man reportedly impersonates a pharmacist twice
Defendant to face charges he attempted to kill Van Nuys couple
Van Nuys woman strikes police car, leads them on high-speed chase
Granada Hills man is accused of inappropriate conduct with minor
The different ways of negotiating a plea deal
Van Nuys sex offender arrested for assaulting woman
How plea negotiations work
Can a DUI be expunged from your record?
A driving under the influence (DUI) arrest or conviction can be devastating to many areas of your life. Aside from having to pay all the court fees associated with a DUI, you could have your license suspended and maybe even serve some jail time. A DUI arrest or conviction will make it difficult to pass a background check which creates issues finding a steady job.
