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| December 08, 2009 |
| COMPTON BASKETBALL COACH FOUND GUILTY OF MISDEMEANOR CHILD MOLESTATION |
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Russell Otis, a 46 year old boys' basketball coach and athletic director at Dominguez High School in Compton, California has been found guilty at trial of misdemeanor
child molestation. He originally had been charged with one felony count of meeting a minor for
lewd purpose and a misdemeanor count of child molestation. Both charges reportedly involve the alleged use of text messages of a sexual nature to a 16 year old boy. Otis was previously charged and acquitted in 2001 on similar charges of child molestation, sodomy and oral copulation with a minor.
Otis was also charged with four more felony counts of
embezzlement,
forgery and
grand theft. The other charges alleged that Otis misappropriated a $15,000 check from Nike to the Compton Unified School District, depositing the money into his personal bank account in November 2007.
At trial, a jury found him not guilty on the felony theft and forgery charges, however, he was found guilty of misdemeanor child molestation.
If you or someone you know is facing sex crime charges, your reputation and liberty are on the line. It is essential to hire an aggressive defense attorney who will fight for your rights.
Los Angeles Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer Robert M. Bernstein has the experience and skills to defend these serious criminal charges. Call today for a free consultation.
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| December 08, 2009 |
| Los Angeles man shoots teen for taking shortcut through his yard |
| Posted By Robert Bernstein |
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Eiji Takara, a 36 year old Gardena resident shot a teenager in his driveway because he was frustrated that kids were using his property as a shortcut. The teenager survived and the property owner was arrested. Takara was taken into custody on suspicion of attempted
murder and was being held at the Gardena Police Department in lieu of $1 million bail.
Takara had previously complained to authorities that neighborhood teens were cutting through his property by jumping over the wall. He apparently caught the 17-year-old on the wall Monday night.
If you or someone you know is facing
murder or manslaughter charges, your entire future is stake. Contact
Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Robert Bernstein for a free consultation.
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| December 08, 2009 |
| School Bus Driver Faces DUI Charges |
| Posted By Robert Bernstein |
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A school bus driver in Ventura county CA was arrested for
driving under the influence while on the job with 31 students in the bus. The 53-year-old female bus driver was trying to make a U-turn on an Ojai street when she was involved in a traffic accident striking another vehicle.
The bus driver took a breath test and was booked for driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 percent or higher. California law prohibits commercial drivers, including bus drivers, from driving with blood alcohol levels of 0.04 percent or greater, although the legal limit for non-commercial drivers is 0.08 percent. She has been charged with misdemeanor DUI and child endangerment.
In such cases, it is critical for anyone charged with a DUI to seek the counsel of
Los Angeles DUI defense lawyer Robert M. Bernstein who can help defend against drunk driving charges. If you are facing DUI charges in Los Angeles, please
contact experienced DUI defense attorney Robert Bernstein for a free consultation today.
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| December 08, 2009 |
| SCHOOL TEACHER ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A STUDENT |
| Posted By Robert Bernstein |
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An Orange County school teacher was accused by the Orange County District Attorney's Office of sexual misconduct with teenage students. Marc Silberman, 27 of Anaheim is accused of
sexually assaulting a 16-year-old student after requesting she stay after class and grabbing another student after sending her sexual notes during class. Silberman is charged with one felony count of sexual penetration by foreign object and one misdemeanor count of annoying and
molesting a child.
If convicted, Silberman faces up to 8 years in state prison and registration as a sex offender for life, pursuant to Penal Code Section 290.
If you are accused of a
sex crime, it is crucial that you have an aggressive
sex crimes attorney on your side to fight for your rights and take every measure to build a winning defense.
Los Angeles sex crimes lawyer Robert M. Bernstein is Los Angeles County's premiere Criminal Defense Attorney. His dedication to his clients, along with his legal knowledge, skills and extensive court room experience make him uniquely qualified to defend your case.
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