A Mexican man is behind bars after Border Patrol agents spotted him allegedly trying to smuggle 24 pounds of pot into California on a surfboard.

The man, whose name was not released, was seen paddling his surfboard about 200 yards off of Imperial Beach on Sunday morning. Before the agents went into the water to arrest the man, they said he threw away a duffel bag that later washed ashore. It was filled with five packages of marijuana, authorities said.

Drug smuggling is an extremely serious allegation that can result in both state and federal charges, so it requires an aggressive defense.

If you’re facing any type of drug charge, a top California attorney from The Kavinoky Law Firm has the advanced knowledge needed to fight your case. To learn more about aggressive defenses to drug charges, please contact a skilled California attorney today at 1-877-4-NO-CUFFS for a free consultation.

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A Los Angeles police detective has been charged with premeditated murder in connection with the beating and stabbing death of her ex-boyfriend’s wife more than two decades ago.

The capital murder charge means that Stephanie Lazarus, 49, could face the death penalty. Lazarus is accused of killing Sherri Rae Rasmussen in her Van Nuys condo in 1986.

Detectives recently reopened the cold case and learned through DNA analysis that Rasmussen was killed by a woman rather than the two men originally believed to have committed the murder.

They focused their attention on Lazarus, who joined the LAPD two years before the killing and was never considered a suspect. A pair of detectives recently followed Lazarus while she ran errands waiting for her to discard something with her saliva on it. Her DNA reportedly matched samples found at the crime scene.

Prosecuting a killing that occurred more than 20 years ago presents many challenges - witnesses may be difficult to locate and DNA samples may have been compromised. A skilled California defense lawyer has the skills to fight any criminal offense, up to and including murder.

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Raymond Lee Oyler was sentenced to death today for setting the Esperanza blaze that killed five firefighters.

Although the jury recommended a death sentence for Oyler, 38, the judge had the option of sentencing him to death or life in prison without parole.

Oyler was convicted in March of five counts of first-degree murder, 20 counts of arson and 17 counts of using an incendiary device.

The 2006 Esperanza fire in the San Jacinto Mountains also destroyed 34 homes and blackened more than 41,000 acres.

Death sentences in arson cases are extremely rare, but a conviction always carries harsh punishment. Fortunately, it’s possible to fight any California criminal charge and win. A skilled California defense lawyer from The Kavinoky Law Firm can review your crimnal case and build a comprehensive defense strategy. Please contact an experienced California defense lawyer today at 1-877-4-NO-CUFFS for a free consultation.

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A Torrance man dubbed the “Czar of Online Prostitution” is behind bars again after being on the lam since March.

David Elms, 38, was arrested as he crossed through the US/ Mexico border at Tijuana.  He started the online prostitution rating service TheEroticReview.com.

Elms was on probation for drugs and weapons convictions in California when he was arrested in Phoenix in February. Police in Arizona said Elms tried to hire undercover officers to kill a prostitute who was set to testify against him in a criminal case, but he was only charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated assault and drug and weapon possession charges.

Elms failed to appear in court on the Phoenix charges in March, and police in Torrance were seeking him on a probation violation that could send him back to prison for four years.

California probation violations are extremely serious and can result in substantial jail or prison time. If you’re facing a probation violation, a skilled California defense lawyer can represent you in court. A knowlegeable defense lawyer from The Kavinoky Law Firm is well-versed in defenses to probation violations. Please contact us today at 1-877-4-NO-CUFFS for a free consultation.

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A Ventura County man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and possession of an explosive device after police found a homemade incendiary device under the seat of his car.

James Thomas Jacquez, 41, of Santa Paula was arrested Monday during a traffic stop on U.S. 101 in Camarillo.  The explosive device turned out to be a so-called “sparkler bomb” - several sparkler fireworks taped together with a fuse.

Both DUI and explosives possession allegations are extremely serious charges that carry harsh consequences.  However, a skilled California defense lawyer has the experience needed to fight the charges.

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A judge sentenced Phil Spector to 19 years in prison today for the shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson.

Spector, the legendary music producer who developed the revolutionary “Wall of Sound” technique, has been jailed since he was convicted of second-degree murder last month. Spector’s attorneys plan to appeal his conviction.

A California murder conviction is punishable by many years in prison, but any criminal charge carries the potential for harsh punishment. However, it’s possible to aggressively fight any California criminal charge with the help of a skilled defense attorney.

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A judge ruled today that a leaked photo of battered pop star Rihanna has no bearing on the assault charge against her boyfriend, R&B singer Chris Brown.

Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg denied a motion by Brown’s attorney that sought records of the internal LAPD probe into the leak of the photo.  Although Schnegg said the leak was ‘not a good thing’ and may be a criminal matter, she said it wasn’t relevant to the singer’s preliminary hearing on June 22.

Although the motion introduced by Brown’s attorney was unsuccessful, a skillfully executed pretrial motion sometimes has an enormous impact on a criminal case.  The skilled defense lawyers of The Kavinoky Law Firm are well-versed in every type of pretrial motion.

If you’re facing a criminal charge, you need a California defense lawyer with the skills and experience needed to fight aggressively for your rights.  A top California defense lawyer from The Kavinoky Law Firm is ready to review your case and fight for your freedom and your reputation. Please contact us today at 1-877-4-NO-CUFFS for a free consultation.

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A former Orange County school trustee was sentenced this week to two years probation for stealing a bottle of ketchup from a college dining area.

Steve Rocco, who is well-known for espousing conspiracy theories, was also ordered to pay $200 in fines and stay away from Chapman University. Rocco claims that someone planted the ketchup bottle near his bicycle and that he was merely recycling it.

In California, theft can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the value of the items alleged to be stolen.  Either way, California theft charges are extremely serious and can bring harsh repercussions. However, it’s entirely possible to fight a California theft charge and win.

If you’re charged with petty or grand theft, an experienced California defense attorney from The Kavinoky Law Firm is ready to fight for your reputation and your rights. Please contact a knowledgeable California defense attorney today at 1-877-4-NO-CUFFS for a free consultation.

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Police arrested a Georgia man on suspicion of murder in connection with the brazen daytime shooting of up-and-coming rapper Dolla at a popular Los Angeles shopping mall.

Police arrested Aubrey Louis Berry, 23, as he prepared to board a flight at LAX. Berry is accused of shooting Roderick Anthony Burton II, 21, known as Dolla, as he and another man waited in a valet parking area at the Beverly Center.

California murder cases are extremely complex and require a skilled defense attorney. A knowledgeable California defense attorney from The Kavinoky Law Firm has the advanced legal training to defend any criminal charge, including murder. Please contact a top California defense attorney today at 1-877-4-NO-CUFFS for a free consultation.

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A judge has postponed until July the sentencing of a Missouri woman who was convicted in Los Angeles of improperly using a computer to make a fake MySpace profile that led to a teenage girl’s suicide.

U.S. District Court Judge George H. Wu said he needed additional time to consider a defense motion to dismiss the case altogether. In delaying the sentencing, Wu implied that prosecutors’ may have overstepped their bounds by filing a case halfway across the country.

Lori Drew, 50, was convicted of three misdemeanor computer charges, but the jury deadlocked on a felony conspiracy count that carried up to 20 years in prison. Prosecutors said Drew created a MySpace profile for a fictitious boy and used it to “dump” her daughter’s 13-year-old former friend. The girl, Megan Meier, killed herself.

When prosecutors use novel approaches to pursue criminal charges, the case sometimes suffers. In some cases all it takes is a well-planned motion from the defense to derail the prosecutor’s case. A top California defense lawyer from The Kavinoky Law Firm has the skills needed to aggressively attack a prosecutor’s case. Please contact a knowledgeable California defense lawyer today at 1-877-4-NO-CUFFS for a free consultation.

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