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    Monterey County Sheriff Talks About Recent Inmate Deaths, Jail Safety

Monterey County Sheriff Talks About Recent Inmate Deaths, Jail Safety

Attorneys allege the jail is at fault for not providing timely medical care
Two Monterey County Jail inmates died earlier this month after not receiving prompt medical attention for what's been described as flu-like symptoms.

David Stevens, 58, was reportedly taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to the illness within the week.   The family attorney said Stevens told him he'd filled out several slips requesting to see a jail doctor.

Two weeks later, 33 year-old Jacob Parenti also died after not receiving prompt treatment.  His sister said his condition had gotten so bad that he'd started to cough up …

By |February 2nd, 2014|National|Comments Off on Monterey County Sheriff Talks About Recent Inmate Deaths, Jail Safety
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Man Arrested In ‘Atomic Wedgie’ Death

An Oklahoma man is reportedly in custody today after police arrested him for the death of his stepfather by pulling his underwear up and out of the back side of his pants and stretching it over his head, a move otherwise known as an 'atomic wedgie'.

Authorities said that 58 year-old Denver St. Clair died a short time later of asphyxiation and trauma to the head.

The incident initially started out as an argument; Brad Davis had invited his stepfather over for drinks but at some point the two got into a disagreement.  One thing quickly led to another and the …

By |January 9th, 2014|National|Comments Off on Man Arrested In ‘Atomic Wedgie’ Death
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Jail Inmates Give Back

Late last week, nearly one dozen Illinois inmates ventured outside their jail cells in order to give back to the community.  The Chicago suburbs have long dealt with burned down and abandoned homes, and in the upcoming weeks, Cook County detainees are helping to tear five of these eye-sores down.

Members of the sheriff's department are hoping to demo up to 100 area properties within the next 12 months through a new program that allows certain inmates to assist with these types of projects.  In order to be eligible, they must have been sentenced into the boot camp program.

As part …

By |December 23rd, 2013|National|Comments Off on Jail Inmates Give Back
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Man Sues Officers Who Believed His Jolly Ranchers Were Meth

A New York city resident has filed a lawsuit against the NYPD after he was detained for possession of a sweet substance.

Love Olatunjiojo was arrested earlier this year after he was stopped by officers, who discovered he had four colorful, crystal rocks on his person.  Those "rocks", he said, were still in their original wrappers that were clearly marked with the words Jolly Rancher Candy.

Regardless, Olatunjiojo was handcuffed, Mirandized, charged with possession of crystal methamphetamine and booked into a local jail.  He spent 24 hours in custody before being released.

The federal lawsuit points out that lab tests revealed the …

By |October 24th, 2013|National|Comments Off on Man Sues Officers Who Believed His Jolly Ranchers Were Meth
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After A DUI Arrest: 7 Things To Expect

If you were arrested for DUI during the 4th of July you probably have a lot of questions about what to expect in terms of fines, consequences and insurance rates.

People who are arrested for this offense  have not only put themselves at risk of physical harm, they have jeopardized the safety of every other driver on the road.  Statistics show that every 39 minutes, a drunk driver kills an unsuspecting sober motorist.

That having been said, the penalties for DUI shouldn't surprise you.

 

1.  Many counties will release first-time offenders on their own recognizance. The cost of DUI bail bonds …

By |July 7th, 2013|National|Comments Off on After A DUI Arrest: 7 Things To Expect
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9 Reasons Not To Drink And Drive 4th Of July

Summertime holiday celebrations include many things.  Barbeques, friends, family, and very often, a variety of adult beverages.

The common-sense rule calls for planning and moderation.  Nothing quite ruins a party like finding out a friend or family member got arrested or injured because of drinking and driving.
 
1. The 4th of July is hands down the deadliest time of the year to be on the road - even for sober drivers.  Statistics show that DUI related accidents and deaths are highest during the July 4 holiday weekend.    A recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that 31% of …

By |July 1st, 2013|National|Comments Off on 9 Reasons Not To Drink And Drive 4th Of July
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Dog The Bounty Hunter Stands Up For Wisconsin Bail Industry

Duane Chapman, AKA Dog the Bounty Hunter, is standing up for the Wisconsin bail bonds industry.

Until recently, Wisconsin was one of four states that had outlawed for-profit bail bonds.  Recent legislation seems to have overturned that ruling. Lawmakers may have decided to give reintroduction of the industry a trial run.
 
Bail bonding had been outlawed in the cheese state about 35 years ago.  It was at this time that judges in Milwaukee County were reportedly accepting gifts, trips and meals from an area bondsman. Some legislators still feel the industry is (more…)

By |June 24th, 2013|National|Comments Off on Dog The Bounty Hunter Stands Up For Wisconsin Bail Industry
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Sesame Street Teaches Kids I Is For Incarceration

In the United States it is estimated that more than 2.7 million kids have parents that are serving time in state or federal prisons.

Corrections department officers said this reflects an 80% spike from numbers reported 20 years ago.

This, according to Sesame Street representatives, is why they are creating a production that is geared toward helping these children cope with a new series called "Little Children, Big Challenges".

 

Research shows that about one out of every 28 kids has a parent that is in jail. Some states say their incarceration rate is so high that nearly 10% of resident children have …

By |June 17th, 2013|National|Comments Off on Sesame Street Teaches Kids I Is For Incarceration
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Today In Crime History: Nicole Simpson & Ron Brown Murdered June 12 1994

Anyone who lived through the 1990s will remember the murder of Nicole Simpson and Ron Brown.   Their deaths became instant national news.  The trial of her ex-husband, former NFL player O.J. Simpson, was sensationalized.

A total of 11 attorneys represented Simpson during his 9-month trial.   More than 25 prosecuting attorneys within the District Attorney's office worked round-the-clock in hopes of getting a conviction.
 
Simpson quickly became the US' most famous criminal defendant.
The trial costs topped $20 million.  It racked up in excess of 50,000 pages of in-court transcripts.  Approximately 150 witnesses were called and the jury was sequestered for nine months.
These …

By |June 12th, 2013|National, News|Comments Off on Today In Crime History: Nicole Simpson & Ron Brown Murdered June 12 1994
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LMFAO: Courts Need More Than Webster’s New World

Webster's New World Dictionary has long been the go-to in terms of defining the meaning of words.  In recent years they have included new additions such as tweet and unfriend.

The courts have often had a difficult time keeping up with the ever-evolving English language.

This has left judges and lawyers scratching their heads.  That was the case, according to those working in the legal field, until they discovered Urban Dictionary.

 

Many dictionaries do not have entries for words such as twerking, which is defined as being the booty-shaking dance frequently used by Beyonce; or YOLO, an acronym which means You Only …

By |June 10th, 2013|National, News|Comments Off on LMFAO: Courts Need More Than Webster’s New World
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