<![CDATA[los-angeles-times - Law Offices of William W. Bruzzo]]> https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/tags/los-angeles-times/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:45:39 GMT en-us <![CDATA[Police Suspect Same Person of Stabbing Three Homeless Persons in Los Angeles]]> https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/police-suspect-same-person-of-stabbing-three-homeless-persons-in-los-angeles/ https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/police-suspect-same-person-of-stabbing-three-homeless-persons-in-los-angeles/ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 03:47:00 GMT The Los Angeles Police Department’s robbery and homicide division are investigating three stabbing incidents. One incident occurred in Santa Monica the other two in Los Angeles. Three homeless people were stabbed by one suspect. According to the Los Angeles Times, police said they were searching for David Ben Keyes who has been missing from Santa…

]]> The Los Angeles Police Department’s robbery and homicide division are investigating three stabbing incidents. One incident occurred in Santa Monica the other two in Los Angeles. Three homeless people were stabbed by one suspect. According to the Los Angeles Times, police said they were searching for David Ben Keyes who has been missing from Santa Barbara. Now police state that the suspect’s real name is Courtney Anthony Robinson. The three victims survived the attacks. Two weapons have been recovered each from a different crime scene. One a black kitchen knife used in the Hollywood incident where a homeless woman was stabbed while she slept. The other was a hunting knife from the first attack on July 4th, the victim had been struck between the shoulder blades. The knife was still inserted in his back when he was helped. Notes have been left at all three sites. A note with the words “death warrants” and the suspect’s signature have been confirmed at two of the crime scenes.

Here is an NBC Los Angeles news report covering Mr. Robinson turning himself into LAPD.

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Criminal Law Updates by the Law Offices of Orange County Defense Lawyer William W. Bruzzo (714) 547-4636

]]> <![CDATA[Pipe Bombs and a Grenade found in Orange County Home]]> https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/pipe-bombs-and-a-grenade-found-in-orange-county-home/ https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/pipe-bombs-and-a-grenade-found-in-orange-county-home/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 22:45:00 GMT According to the Los Angeles Times a police raid in Garden Grove revealed the presence of two pipe bombs and a grenade. The Orange County Sheriff conducted the raid and later the Sheriff’s bomb squad was sent into recover the items which were apparently sitting in the backyard of the home in a box. No…

]]> According to the Los Angeles Times a police raid in Garden Grove revealed the presence of two pipe bombs and a grenade. The Orange County Sheriff conducted the raid and later the Sheriff’s bomb squad was sent into recover the items which were apparently sitting in the backyard of the home in a box. No reason was given for the raid and the names of the people who owned the home were not released. In addition, the Sheriff did not report the arrest of any suspects. A Defendant charged with this offense could face up to three years in prison. See, Penal Code Sections 12301, 12303, 12303.2 et. seq.

]]> <![CDATA[Husband is Person of Interest in Woman’s Death]]> https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/husband-is-person-of-interest-in-womans-death/ https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/husband-is-person-of-interest-in-womans-death/ Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:10:00 GMT A television producer’s wife was found dead in Cancun, Mexico. Her husband Bruce Beresford-Redman reported her missing and two days later her body was found in a sewer. Reports say that Monica Beresford-Redman’s body showed signs of strangulation and multiple head injuries. Mexican authorities say Mr. Beresford-Redman is a person of interest and have already…

]]> A television producer’s wife was found dead in Cancun, Mexico. Her husband Bruce Beresford-Redman reported her missing and two days later her body was found in a sewer. Reports say that Monica Beresford-Redman’s body showed signs of strangulation and multiple head injuries. Mexican authorities say Mr. Beresford-Redman is a person of interest and have already questioned him regarding the last time he saw his wife. The couple were with their children on vacation. The Los Angeles Times reported that the marriage had been strained and hotel guests had heard arguing from the Redman’s room. Mexican authorities have prohibited Beresford-Redman from leaving pending further investigation. Penal Code Section 187.

]]> <![CDATA[California Prisons go ‘In House’ for Health Care]]> https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/california-prisons-go-in-house-for-health-care/ https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/california-prisons-go-in-house-for-health-care/ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:31:00 GMT In an effort to curb state spending and move toward greater efficiency in inmate healthcare, Gov. Schwarzenegger is proposing to have the University of California provide medical attention to state inmates. This move would could save California $300 billion this year alone according to the Los Angeles Times article. In order to reduce spending the…

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Health Care

In an effort to curb state spending and move toward greater efficiency in inmate healthcare, Gov. Schwarzenegger is proposing to have the University of California provide medical attention to state inmates. This move would could save California $300 billion this year alone according to the Los Angeles Times article. In order to reduce spending the new system would include electronic record keeping that can be easily accessed by doctors, buying medicines in bulk, and using video communication between doctors and inmate patients. The state would no longer send inmates to community hospitals instead the prisons would send their inmates to hospitals designated under the plan. Some details still have to be worked out with worker’s unions for current employees that might have to be let go or work within the new system. Also, any concerns lawmakers or federal judges may have still need to be considered. Oversight of the prison healthcare service would be removed from federal judges and taken on by the University of California. A state agency comprised of governor appointees, federal court representatives, and correctional administrators would check the UC and make sure care and spending are appropriate.

]]> <![CDATA[Defendants Can Get Sweetheart Deal By Giving DNA]]> https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/defendants-can-get-sweetheart-deal-by-giving-dna/ https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/defendants-can-get-sweetheart-deal-by-giving-dna/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:45:00 GMT The LA Times and Orange County Register report that the Orange County crime lab and new DNA database will be reviewed in order to examine if there is a level of bias and to check productivity. John Moorlach a member of the Board of Supervisors commented that “if we’re doing all right they way it…

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DNA test

The LA Times and Orange County Register report that the Orange County crime lab and new DNA database will be reviewed in order to examine if there is a level of bias and to check productivity. John Moorlach a member of the Board of Supervisors commented that “if we’re doing all right they way it is, that’s great to know”. The Sheriff, District Attorney and County Executive Officer are in charge of the crime lab. The District Attorney is in the processes of compiling its own DNA database which it sends to a private laboratory. The DNA is being collected from non-violent offenders as part of their dismissal deal. The idea is that if the person becomes a repeat offender any evidence gathered at a crime scene can then be compared to the database and provide a future match. The District Attorney has also presented a plan to the Board of Supervisors for a DNA collections vehicle which can be used during emergency situations. After a disaster the DNA can be used to identify victims the DA explains. The review coincides with a report from the National Academy of Science which discusses the potential bias of the crime lab since it is run by a police agency.

Some defendants hesitate and even request to be excluded from this DNA requirement. However, the majority of Defendants benefit as they usually receive a dismissal if the District Attorney and the Defendant’s attorney negotiate an agreement whereby the Defendant will submit DNA. Criminal Law Updates by the Law Offices of William W. Bruzzo (714) 547-4636. Mr. Bruzzo represents defendants on all criminal law matters to include Penal Code Section 488 (Petty Theft), Vehicle Code Section 20001(a) (Hit and Run) and Health and Safety Code Section 11377(a) (Possession of a Controlled Substance).

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