Gang Member Sentenced to 6 years in Prison for Robbing a Puppy From a 9-year ... - Patch.com

11 February 2012, 1:43 am

Gang Member Sentenced to 6 years in Prison for Robbing a Puppy From a 9-year ...Patch.comThe victim waited just outside the market's front doors with her puppy on a leash. While waiting for her uncle to make the purchase, 26-year old Jose Castrejon, a “Bassett Grande” gang member, snuck up b... Read More »

POLICE BEAT - San Jose Mercury News

10 February 2012, 9:38 pm

POLICE BEATSan Jose Mercury NewsThe victim flagged down a passing police officer to report the theft and the suspect was located a short time later. 400 block of East Meadow Drive, 10:37 am: A bicycle was stolen. San Antonio Road and East Charleston Road, 12:52 pm: A 41-year-old Palo ...... Read More »

Convicted conman accused of bilking $200000 from elderly mother of former cellmate - The Republic

10 February 2012, 8:14 pm

Convicted conman accused of bilking $200000 from elderly mother of former cellmateThe RepublicAP SAN JOSE, Calif. — A convicted San Jose man is back in court on charges he bilked more $200000 from the elderly mother of his former cellmate. Lawrence Maschino Jr., who previously swindled victims in ... Read More »

Making State Officials More Accountable in California - Reason Online (blog)

10 February 2012, 9:06 am

Reason Online (blog)Making State Officials More Accountable in CaliforniaReason Online (blog)One typical response from a “children's advocate” quoted in a Los Angeles Times story: “The court has put the needs and interests of the public and the media ahead of the victims of child abuse and... Read More »

Californians to get up to $18 billion in mortgage relief in settlement with ... - Santa Cruz Sentinel

10 February 2012, 1:44 am

Californians to get up to $18 billion in mortgage relief in settlement with ...Santa Cruz SentinelBy Pete Carey - San Jose Mercury News A $25 billion multi-state agreement with major banks over a document signing scandal will bring struggling California homeowners badly needed help in the form of pr... Read More »

Mercury News editorial: Suspend medical marijuana ordinance until Legislature ... - San Jose Mercury News

3 February 2012, 4:57 pm

Mercury News editorial: Suspend medical marijuana ordinance until Legislature ...San Jose Mercury NewsSan Jose's new ordinance to regulate medical marijuana clubs has run into a buzz saw of challenges, not the least of which is a referendum qualified for the June ballot to repeal the regulations... Read More »

Criminal Defense Attorney Patricia Campi of Summit Defense Law Firm Wins ... - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)

2 February 2012, 6:03 pm

Criminal Defense Attorney Patricia Campi of Summit Defense Law Firm Wins ...San Francisco Chronicle (press release)This is due to the mindset in this city's domestic violence courts that the victim may have been coerced into dropping the charges. By a criminal lawyer, San Jose clients are advise... Read More »

Jerry Sandusky prosecution seeks outside jury - San Francisco Chronicle

31 January 2012, 11:28 pm

Jerry Sandusky prosecution seeks outside jurySan Francisco ChronicleIn the other court filing, made late Monday, prosecutors said the alleged victims' names will be delivered to Sandusky's lawyer by the close of business Friday, a process that would apparently avoid disclosure through public... Read More »

San Jose Law Firm of Corsiglia, McMahon & Allard Helps Victims of Childhood ... - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)

31 January 2012, 5:10 pm

San Jose Law Firm of Corsiglia, McMahon & Allard Helps Victims of Childhood ...San Francisco Chronicle (press release)Corsiglia, McMahon & Allard seeks civil justice for victims of childhood molestation and their families. Lawmakers being asked to support and adopt tougher mandatory childhood molest... Read More »

Amber Alert: 11-Year-Old San Jose Girl - KSBW The Central Coast

20 January 2012, 7:32 am

Amber Alert: 11-Year-Old San Jose GirlKSBW The Central CoastOn January 20th, Officers responded to the 2600 block of Taffey Court on a reported disturbance involving a firearm. The suspect, identified as Tri Truong Le, 42, of San Jose, forced his way into the victim's residence and assaulted a f... Read More »