Rapper T.I. Arrested for Drug Possession

Posted on: September 2, 2010 at 7:57 p.m.

Rapper T.I. and his wife Tameka "Tiny" Cottle are in need of a skilled Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney today after being arrested for drug possession following a routine traffic stop. Sheriff's deputies pulled over T.I. (real name Clifford Harris) and his wife on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood.

According to the sheriffs "during the course of the traffic stop, deputies smelled a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle." After allegedly smelling marijuana, police instituted a narcotics investigation and found a controlled substance in the car. The pair were taken to the West Hollywood's sheriff's department and booked on drug possession. T.I., whose hits include "Whatever You Like" and "Dead and Gone" is currently on probation after serving seven months in prison on weapons charges. He is starring in the film "Takers" and has an album coming out this year titled "King Uncaged."

The pair were released on $10,000 bail. While test results have not yet been announced, it appears the controlled substance they are going to be charged with is ecstasy. They were pulled over for making an illegal U-turn. When their Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney examines the charges, the investigation and the testimony of the officers, he will surely examine every detail to see if the officers made any mistakes. Due to Mr. Harris' current probation, he could be sent back to prison over this charge if he is convicted.

For people facing drug charges, having a skilled Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney working on your behalf could help keep you out of prison. If you are on probation, prosecutors and judges could be looking to put you back into prison to set an example or simply to punish you as harshly as possible. In this instance, you need an experienced lawyer who knows the law and how to navigate around district attorneys, judges, juries and police investigations.

If you or someone you love has been charged with a drug possession offense, contact the Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys at Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin, LLP today at 877-781-1570.

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Former Cop Arrested

Posted on: August 31, 2010 at 1:33 a.m.

A former Southern California police officer from Huntington Beach was arrested on several charges, and is in desperate need of a highly skilled Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney. He was charged with rape, sodomy, vandalism and 19 total felony charges and will face a trial on all of them. A judge recently upheld 19 out of 20 felony charges brought by prosecutors.

Hon. Richard Beacom agreed to move forward with the charges against 34 year old Jmes Roberts after hearing testimony from his ex-wife during a three day preliminary hearing in Santa Ana. Roberts is charged with allegedly committing these acts against his wife, an alleged mistress and another man while serving as a police officer. He pleaded not guilty in February to rape, forcible sodomy, false imprisonment by violence or deceit, criminal threats, domestic battery, aggravated assault, dissuading a witness and vandalism. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 23 years and four months in prison. Being a former police officer and facing 19 felony charges, he is well aware of how important it is to have a skilled Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney working for him.

The man's wife testified about a pattern of abuse which took place from June 2007 through March 2008, while Roberts was still on the force. This is a highly contentious case however as the ex-wife making the allegations allegedly had sex willingly with the man, and sent messages that she wanted to get back together with him. There seems to be a great deal of evidence on both sides.

Being accused of domestic assault, sex crimes and violent crimes in Los Angeles is no laughing matter, and only a skilled Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney can provide the kind of qualified legal defense necessary to get the best results possible. At Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin, LLP, our team of lawyers has over 50 years of combined experience, and possesses a unique insight into the tactics of prosecutors, investigators, police and judges.

If you or someone you love has been charged with such serious felonies, contact the Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys at Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin by calling 877-781-1570 today. As former lawyers who worked in district attorneys' offices throughout Los Angeles, we can help guide you through the legal process and provide top notch legal defense before, during and after a trial. Call today.

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College Athletes and Sexual Assault

Posted on: August 30, 2010 at 8:35 p.m.

Every time a Los Angeles Sex Crime Defense Attorney represents someone charged with sexual assault, he knows it is going to be a long hard journey towards an acquitlal. The consequences of just being charged with sexual assault is brutal, let alone if you are convicted. To make matters worse, the consequences are not just going to be legal; if you are charged with sexual assault you will face punishment from the law, punishment from friends, peers and community leaders, punishment from your work place and potentially more.

A recent example that Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys know happens all too often is that of suspended running back Derrick Washington of Missouri. Washington is a star running back who was charged with sexually assaulting a former tutor over the summer. He is facing a singly felony deviate sexual assault charge. As a result of this charge (not a conviction mind you, but a charge) Washington was suspended and served with a protection order. He has been the leading running back for his college team the last two seasons. As any Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney knows, this charge, in addition to the arrest of a teammate the day before, will lead to serious legal repercussions, punishment from this school and potentially more. Because Washington is being charged with a felony sex crime, he is not allowed back onto the field until the case is resolved.

For any person in Los Angeles, being charged with a sex crime is a serious offense. And, while there are some more acceptable forms of sex crimes, sexual assault is severely punished. If someone picks up a prostitute, or is arrested for indecent behavior, the charge can often be explained away. However, sexual assault is rape, and there is a zero tolerance policy for rape in any form.

If you or someone you love has been charged with sexual assault, contact the Los Angeles Sex Crime Defense Attorney at Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin, LLP today. Call us at 877-781-1570 for your initial consultation.

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Paris Hilton and Drug Crimes

Posted on: August 30, 2010 at 6:11 p.m.

As most people know by now, Paris Hilton will be charged with possession of a controlled substance due to her arrest in Las Vegas. Observers of this incident, including her Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney are pleading with the public to keep an open mind about the incident because "arrested" does not mean "guilty" or "convicted." However, due to the penalties associated with such a charge, as well as due to Paris Hilton's criminal record, these charges could lead to serious challenges for the young actress/model/spokes person, and change her life for decades.

This particular drug charge is a felony, and the controlled substance in question is cocaine. According to the police report, a police officer pulled over Paris Hilton in an Escalade and smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. When Paris Hilton asked to use the restroom over the course of her arrest, opened up her purse and the officer "saw a small bindle of what [he] believed to be cocaine in a clear baggie begin to fall from the purse and into [his] hand." The arresting officer also says the purse contained a broken tablet of Albuterol, which is a prescription drug used to control wheezing. Her Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney will want to know that Paris Hilton changed her story several times with police and with friends over who the purse belonged to and what items in the purse were hers.

If convicted, Paris Hilton faces years in prison and other serious penalties. She has been arrested before and spent some time in jail due to drunk driving convictions. Having prior convictions on her record will certainly keep her Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney busy as he attempts to keep her prior record out of the courts. As a felony crime, Ms. Hilton could face years in prison, serious fines, a long rehab period (like Lindsay Lohan recently faced), years of probation, community service and much more.

At Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin, LLP, our Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney team is comprised of lawyers with over 50 years of combined experience with drug offenses. These crimes are complicated and require serious knowledge of the law in order to form the best defense possible. If you or someone you love has been charged with a drug offense in Los Angeles, contact our law offices today by calling 877-781-1570.

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Mel Gibson, Los Angeles and Domestic Violence

Posted on: August 26, 2010 at 11:49 p.m.

One cannot think of domestic violence without thinking of the ongoing Mel Gibson case involving his former girlfriend and the mother of one of his children, Oksana Grigorieva. Many Los Angeles Domestic Violence Defense Attorneys are paying special attention to the case because it is both high profile and could have serious ramifications on domestic abuse laws. Mel Gibson's case has now gone to the Los Angeles District Attorney, who will pay special attention to the case, in part because it is a high profile case and in part because it is an election year.

The accusations against Mr. Gibson are many, but here are some of the details:

Gibson is accused of striking Grigorieva in the face
Grigorieva's dentist corroborated her story at first, but then changed his story twice
Grigorieva is accused of attempting to extort Gibson by recording phone conversations
The phone conversations may not be admissible in the trial against Gibson because he was not aware he was being recorded while having the conversation
A key witness in the domestic violence case, Gibson's babysitter, died of cancer over the weekend

With so many details being uncovered since the accusations were raised two months ago, Gibson's Los Angeles Domestic Violence Defense Attorney has had to work overtime to properly defend him and build an effective legal defense. The press has jumped at every opportunity to report any alleged news, however what the public often does not understand is that the jury and/or judge who hear the case will only hear a portion of what is being presented by the media.

Domestic violence is such a serious crime because it can impact both the long term freedom of the defendant as well as an individual's career options, child custody and place in the community. One thing that the woman in this particular case is trying to do to Mel Gibson is take away all of his child custody from the daughter they had together.

Additionally, due to the terrible nature of this case, Gibson's film career is essentially finished. His reputation is permanently destroyed, and regardless of the facts he will always be seen as an abusive, racist individual who hits women. Fighting against such a reputation is absolutely necessary, which is why a highly skilled Los Angeles Domestic Violence Defense Attorney is absolutely necessary in any case involving domestic abuse.

At Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin, LLP, our Los Angeles Domestic Violence Defense Attorneys possess the knowledge, skill and successful track record necessary to build the best defense possible for your case. We utilize the best experts in investigations and psychology to help build your case. If you have been accused of domestic abuse, contact our lawyers today by calling 877-781-1570 today.

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Los Angeles Racketeering and Gang Activity

Posted on: August 26, 2010 at 12:04 a.m.

When a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney represents someone charged with a gang related crime, there are some serious dangers in place for his client. Once a crime is alleged to have involved gangs or gang activity, the penalties become stiffer and the ability to contact people outside of jail can become limited.

A recent racketeering case in South Los Angeles has law enforcement officials doling out accusations of gang activity. A housing complex was swarmed by police and dozens of alleged gang members were indicted for murder, drug dealing, and attacks on police officers involving the racketeering case. The gang, known as the Pueblo Bishops Bloods, have allegedly terrorized the community for years, living mostly in the Pueblo del Rio housing complex. Roughly 30 suspects were taken into custoday, and at the moment there has been no comment by their Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney.

All told, 41 defendants were named in a federal indictment, many of whom were investigated over a two year period which uncovered evidence of at least two alleged murders and countless other crimes. Eight of those who were arrested were parolees and wiretaps were used to collect much of the evidence. The racketeering charges could add years onto the prison sentences of those convicted, making any defense built by their Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys quite difficult. According to law enforcement officials, the Pueblo Bishops gang was formed in the 1970's and currently has about 300 members and associates.

At Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin, LLP, our Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys possess the knowledge, background and skill to provide clients with the legal representation they need to stay free from prison. Our knowledge of the legal system and of prosecutors can help anyone accused of being in a gang, and our successful track record of criminal defense is highly sought after.

With over fifty combined years of experience, our lawyers can help you get the results you need for your future. If you need a qualified Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, contact us immediately. To learn more, contact us today at 877-781-1570.

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ESPN and Domestic Battery

Posted on: August 23, 2010 at 10:21 p.m.

Any Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney will tell you that being charged with any form of domestic violence can ruin your life in the short and long term. Many domestic violence cases in Los Angeles involve here-say (he said, she said) but the laws heavily favor the victim and/or accuser, making it very difficult to effectively defend against such charges. Even if someone is falsely accused, or if the accuser rescinds the charges, police must investigate any domestic violence accusation. This is just one of the reasons why a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney must be contacted the instant you are arrested for any such crime.

An ESPN commentator was recently accused of domestic violence. Jay Mariotti, who is regularly on ESPN productions, was released from jail on a $50,000 bond after being arrested on suspicion of felony domestic assault at about 4:00 am Saturday morning. He allegedly struck his girlfriend after an incident in Santa Monica, CA. The two exchanged "harsh words" according to sources and media outlets after Mariotti suspected his girlfriend of flirting with another man. Police were called to the apartment and found his girlfriend with cuts and bruises, allegedly from the ESPN announcer grabbing her and tearing something off of her ear.

For Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys representing people accused of domestic violence, getting every fact straight and every witness interviewed is absolutely necessary. For your lawyer to be effective, he must know every detail, including people who may have been around you during the alleged incident. Creating an effective defense involves having all the facts handy. In this instance, finding a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney you can trust can be the difference between spending years in prison and living as a free man.

If you or someone you know has been charged with domestic violence in Southern California, contact the Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys at Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin, LLP by calling 877-781-1570 today. Trying to battle against police, prosecutors and judges on your own could prove too difficult, and using a public defender will most likely not be enough to get the job done.

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Major San Gabriel Drug Crime

Posted on: August 18, 2010 at 5:25 p.m.

Drug offenses and drug crimes can lead to years in prison, serious fines, years of probation and much more. Normally, drug crimes defended by a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney are lower level misdemeanors, or even minor felonies. These crimes include possession, sales, etc. These crimes are serious and can carry heavy sentences, however a good lawyer can help deal with such charges in a fairly simply way. Major drug crimes however, such as the one in San Gabriel, can lead to decades in prison and could be charged as federal crimes.

Sheriff's in San Gabriel seized roughly 1,600 marijuana plants with an estimated value of $4 million. The plants were growing in three homes in the San Gabriel Valley and seven suspects were detained by detectives after the raid. The detectives ran a two month investigation of the houses, which were outfitted with sophisticated growing equipment. Law enforcement officials also seized several firearms from the residences.

Such severe drug crimes can lead to decades in prison. Minor offenses can garner weeks or months in jail, and possibly even thousands of dollars in fines. But a drug crime of this magnitude could lead to serious felony charges, and even worse.

In such a major drug crime case, a skilled Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney will have to possess knowledge of local marijuana laws, chemistry, the value of specific plants, etc. The prosecution will try to throw the book at anyone charged in such a case, hoping to make an example of the people involved, as well as to make a name for themselves. At Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin, LLP, our Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys possess a sophisticated understanding of the law, as well as a successful track record in defending anyone charged with major and minor drug offenses.

If you or anyone you love has been charged with a misdemeanor or felony drug offense, contacting the Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys at Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin by calling 877-781-1570. With over 50 years of experience, we can provide the kind of legal representation you need to stay out of jail and free from fines.

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Thief Freed After Potential Life Term

Posted on: August 17, 2010 at 12:20 a.m.

Whenever a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney represents someone charged with a theft crime, it can be an odd situation. There are such a range of crimes, from petty theft to armed robbery, that trying to understand exactly how a judge will sentence someone convicted of a theft crime is very difficult. In the end, it is incredibly important to hire a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney to protect your freedoms, your rights and your future.

One odd case involving someone convicted of a theft crime is a situation involving Gregory Taylor. Under California's Three Strikes laws, anyone charged with three felonies is immediately sentenced to life in prison, which is 25 years at a minimum. Gregory Taylor was sentenced in 1997 for stealing food from a Los Angeles church, which was his third strike. The judge changed the sentence to eight years. He was arrested 13 years ago while trying to pry open a screen above a church's kitchen door. The priest testified that the man was often given food and allowed to sleep at the church. He was convicted of burglary and sentenced to 25 years to life.

Burglary, also known as breaking and entering, involves breaking into a home, office, business, etc. for the purposes of stealing something. A Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney may have their work cut our for him because a buglary is a felony offense and can lead to a minimum amount of jail time. Most of the outrageous California Three Strikes penalties involve theft crimes, with someone going to jail for life based on three theft crimes.

At Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin, LLP, our Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys possess a unique understanding of the law and can protect your rights no matter how much is on the line. If you or someone you love has been charged with a theft crime, contact us today at 877-781-1570. A theft crime conviction could lead to jail time, fines, restitution, community service, years on parole and more. In fact, depending upon the judge in the case, you could be facing years in a state or federal prison. Having a skilled lawyer on your side to protect your rights could make all the difference in your theft crime case. Contact our Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys today.

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Glendale Healthcare Fraud Defense

Posted on: August 6, 2010 at 12:31 a.m.

All of the cities in Los Angeles, and especially the city of Glendale, have seen their fair share of health care fraud. A recent case was finalized when a Glendale man was sentenced to five years in state prison for running a healthcare fraud and money laundering scheme that took advantage of more than 800 Medicare patients in the Los Angeles area. For anyone facing such a situation, having a Glendale Criminal Defense Attorney representing you can often mean the difference between prison and freedom.

In this particular instance, the man was convicted specifically for using the identities of different doctors to submit around six thousand insurance claims for those 800 patients. He also billed Medicare for over $3 million a month, even though most of the patients were canceled. He deposited $50,000 in different bank accounts, transferring money to himself as well as associates in Armenia. In addition to the jail time, he has to pay over $50,000 in restitution and will be placed on supervised probation after he gets out of jail. In such a difficult situation, having a skilled and knowledgeable Glendale Criminal Defense Attorney could have prevented such a severe punishment.

With President Obama's healthcare plan moving forward, healthcare fraud is becoming an increasing area of concern for the government. In fact, many people who go bankrupt do so because of healthcare issues, such as intense medical bills. The issue of overbilling, Medicare fraud and related crimes is punishable by federal law, which is often far more severe than state or local law. As a result, anyone charged with healthcare fraud needs a Glendale Criminal Defense Attorney who understands and has experience with federal healthcare laws.

People convicted of healthcare fraud will face jail time, fines, restitution, loss of any medical licenses, probation and more. Such penalties can ruin the career of anyone who is employed as a doctor, surgeon, nurse, pharmacist, medical biller or other healthcare professional. This is why it is so vitally important to have a Glendale Criminal Defense Attorney working for you in any criminal trial involving healthcare fraud. As opposed to trusting a public defender, having a skilled private attorney can mean the difference between freedom and prison (not to mention severe financial penalties). If you have been accused of, charged with or arrested for healthcare fraud, contact the Glendale Criminal Defense Attorneys at Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin, LLP today by calling 877-781-1570.

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