The bias ingrained in our criminal justice system Article provided by Jaime J. Garcia Attorney at Law Visit us at http://www.jaimegarcialaw.com You probably do not want to think that the criminal justice system is tainted or biased, but new evidence suggests that this may be true. New federal data reports that African Americans were almost four times as likely to be detained on marijuana charges as whites, despite drug use at similar rates between the two groups. However, this is just an average. In some states, the likelihood is eight times as much as whites. The ...

The DNA decision: Supreme Court favors DNA collection of arrestees Article provided by Jaime J. Garcia Attorney at Law Visit us at http://www.jaimegarcialaw.com In June 2013, the Supreme Court of the United States determined that authorities can collect DNA from those arrested for serious crimes. This is true even if the person remains a suspect and has not been convicted of the particular offense in question. Currently, 26 states in the country permit the collection of DNA from arrestees for felonies or other egregious crimes. The standard collection practice ...

Overview of issues specific to military divorce in Texas Article provided by Law Offices of Roland R. Esparza, P.C. Visit us at http://www.esparzalawfirm.com Military service members clearly have obligations that civilians do not, and a military member's service to country uniquely impacts a service member's marriage. A service member may marry in one state, be stationed in another, go on deployment and need to be ready to live in yet another state upon return. As a result, these unique obligations can also complicate a military service member's divorce; however, ...

A brief overview of child support in Texas Article provided by Law Offices of Roland R. Esparza, P.C. Visit us at http://www.esparzalawfirm.com All parents in Texas have the legal duty to provide for their children, so if you're divorcing and you have children, child support will likely be an issue in your divorce case. Generally, child support is a percentage of income based on the number of children subject to the divorce; however, there are certain requirements the court may consider in the calculation. In Texas, like other states, the child custody agreement ...

Repeat DUI offenders the focus of new laws under consideration Article provided by Law Office of John Anthony Ward Visit us at http://www.attorneyjohnanthonyward.com/ When Wisconsin legislators meet at the start of each session, there are many items on the agenda that need to be addressed. Many of these issues can be quite costly, and the state needs to be sure that any new initiatives have the appropriate funding. Many resources have been devoted toward reducing the amount of crime that is happening statewide. Often, legislators consider passing new laws that ...

Official 2012 Florida crime statistics show lowest rate in 42 years Article provided by Law Office of Casey Bryant, P.A. Visit us at http://www.bryantlegal.com In May 2013, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued its 2012 Annual Uniform Crime Report, known as the UCR, with startling results. Despite population growth, the statewide crime rate in 2012 was the lowest since 1971 when the agency started compiling them. Even in the short one-year time period from 2011 to 2012, the state crime rate decreased 6.5 percent; and the total number of crimes dropped ...

Asheville woman succumbs to burn injuries two days after condo fire Article provided by Davis Law Group, P.A. Visit us at http://www.davislawgroupnc.com A woman who was recently pulled from a condominium fire in Asheville and taken to a local hospital died two days later from the injuries she sustained. The condo roof was heavily damaged and partially collapsed and three additional condos experienced damage as well. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing. Burn injuries can be quite severe Fire is the third leading cause of fatal home injuries. ...

Spokesperson Mr Peter Williams at the Tokyo based investment research firm Harver Group this morning announced at an investor meeting, that Mr Stephen Rogers, who currently serves with Harver Group as the Director of Private Equity, will as of today also serve as an Executive on the company's board of directors. His newly undertaken role will see Mr Rogers contribute to board room policy making, corporate governance and other compliance related matters. Mr Rogers who graduated from the Oxford University in the United Kingdom, before returning to study at the London School ...

A Massage Envy Spa Gift Card is a Gift He Won't Forget Father's Day is June 16. Instead of the usual go-to gift - a new wallet, the latest electronic gadget or gift card to a favorite restaurant - why not surprise the fathersin your life with a gift card from Massage Envy Spa? Father's Day is the one day a year we set aside specifically to honor our fathers. Let him know how much he means to you, that you recognize the stress in his life from a job, yard work and projects around the house, the kid's activities, and if he's lucky, a run or workout at the gym. A relaxing ...

Online retailer YesAsia.com proudly sponsors the first ever Hong Kong Webfest, which runs from June 5 to 7, 2013. An Associated Project of the Consulate General of France and Alliance Française's Le French May program, the Hong Kong Webfest 2013 aims to encourage local creators to produce content with transmedia tools and production models, continuing Hong Kong's success as a creative hub. In addition to providing informative panel discussions and project presentations by international industry experts about the world of transmedia and branded entertainment, the 2013 ...

Kenny's Music Store, located at 24731 La Plaza, has once again received the prestigious 2013 Top 100 Dealers Award for a third straight year in a row by the National Association of Musical Merchants (NAMM) "The NAMM retailers that made the Top 100 this year are creating the future of the music business," said Joe Lamond, president and CEO of NAMM. "These retailers enthusiastically bring the tools of music making into their communities in innovative ways. They grow with their customers. They enrich their neighborhoods. They are the ambassadors who encourage ...

JustLuxe, the leading publication and authority on luxury goods, services and travel, today announces the release of its 2013 "Best Luxury Swimwear" list. The JustLuxe editorial staff dedicates their time daily to studying and reviewing the highest quality experiences and products, swimwear being no exception. Just in time for summer, the 2013 "Best Luxury Swimwear" list includes designers from around the world, hailing from countries including Spain, Italy, Australia, Brazil and even Canada. Long established designers like La Perla maintained ...

American Classic Car Sales of Sarasota, Florida, was the backdrop for a recent fashion photo shoot for Phreedome Worldwide, an emerging surf, street and skate clothing brand based in Laguna Hills, California. Photographer Saulo Padilla of Kurasu Models & Events in Thousand Oaks, California, photographed fashion models amid the rare classic cars and sexy muscle cars in the 21,000-square-foot dealership. "Classic cars add beauty and depth of field to a photograph," said Padilla. "They provide a sense of allure and contrast to the edginess of the product." "As ...

You are invited to say thank you to the Marine heroes who sacrificed so much for their country by participating in the Second Annual Wounded Marine Fund (WMF) Celebrity Golf Classic set for Monday, July 15 at La Costa Resort and Spa's Champions Course beginning at 12:30 pm with a shot-gun start. The WMF provides financial aid in the form of trusts, for those who have lost limbs during combat , that will earn interest and be available to the beneficiaries throughout their lifetimes or until the funds have been depleted. "Every American owes an extra debt of ...

Independent author Katharine Miller has until June 30 to raise $2,500 to print her first graphic novel BORIS: ROBOT OF LEISURE. After three years of dedication to every aspect of book production, from creative tasks to technical chores, Miller has finally found one challenge she can't tackle on her own—funding. Armed with a finished product and tons of incentives, Miller set up a fundraising campaign on Indiegogo to raise funds for the printing, shipping, and distribution of the 230-page full-colour paperback edition. Miller would like to raise $2500 to cover printing ...

Organizers of the No Place Like Home Conference (www.noplacelikehomeconference.com), announced the success of the information packed day-long conference about today's urban landscape for Southern California's shapers: architects and planners, home builders, real estate professionals and urban planning policy leaders. Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait and Howard Ahmanson welcomed more than 230 attendees who spent the day learning about the future of home building and urban planning in the region. The event was held June 3 at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at the Disneyland ...

Concierge Doc, the concierge medicine and direct primary care's first-ever mobile application (app) was developed by the entrepreneur and Editor behind Concierge Medicine Today who between meetings, noticed there was no easy way to find a concierge or direct primary care doctor on his smart phone. The new free mobile app, Concierge Doc, can instantly find a concierge doctor, a direct primary care physician, a cash-only family medical doctor or a retainer-based concierge physician specialist in more than 100 cities - and many take your insurance. COOLEST FEATURE: Use ...

RAMP Sports is pleased to announce that it has hired two new production specialists dedicated to increasing production of RAMP skis and snowboards to meet rising consumer demand. Doug Webster and Carmen May both join the RAMP team effective immediately and will be using their skills to increase production capacity in advance of the 2013-2014 ski season. Doug Webster is a natural addition to the RAMP family after years of competitive skiing and as an educator. Doug's responsibilities will include management and operation of RAMP's new digital machinery. "Doug ...

June Music Performances at Benny's Chop House All begin at 7 p.m. and end at 10 p.m. unless otherwise specified. June 5 - Carmen Stokes (6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.) June 6 - Fred Simon June 7 - Lynn Hilton June 8 - Sami Scot June 10 - Carmen Stokes (6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.) June 12 - Carmen Stokes (6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.) June 13 - Savage/Brunson June 14 - Lynn Hilton June 15 - Savage/Brunson June 19 - Carmen Stokes (6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.) June 20 - Savage/Brunson June 21 - Lynn Hilton June 22 - Sami Scot June 26 - Carmen Stokes (6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.) June ...

The ability to effectively communicate is a daily necessity some may take for granted. For deaf or hard of hearing individuals some additional resources are often required for effective communication to be possible. Deaf & Hearing Impaired Services (DHIS) of Farmington Hills is an organization founded and managed by third and fourth generation family members of deaf individuals and is committed to providing vital services to the older adults who are deaf or hard of hearing in southeast Michigan. Sign language interpreter services are a large piece of what DHIS does ...

Jaime Partners, the San Diego-based leading service provider for program, project and construction management services, announced its latest restaurant project today. Jaime Partners will manage the build-out of Downtown San Diego's latest Chinese sensation, Lucky Liu's. Working alongside the prominent San Diego restaurateur, Alex Thao, Jaime Partners plans to complete the 3,000 square-foot restaurant project in July 2013. Jaime Partners will break ground on Lucky Liu's this May 2013 and provide project, program and construction management services throughout the two-month ...

Yes! Air Conditioning & Plumbing, a leading residential heating, air conditioning and plumbing service company in the Las Vegas Valley, is launching the "Help A Home" program to give one local homeowner in need the chance to win a free air conditioning system. Help A Home invites community members within Yes! Air Conditioning & Plumbing's Las Vegas Valley service area to nominate a deserving family member, friend, or neighbor to receive a brand new HVAC unit just before the summer heat arrives. Based on the extreme temperatures in Las Vegas, air conditioning ...

You're invited! WHAT | Adiree & Pikolinos Luxury African Fashion Pop Up Shop, Promoting Africa Fashion Week 2013 designers DATE | Friday June 14,2013 TIME | 7 PM EST WHERE | 32 Gansevoort St New York, NY 10014 RSVP | By June 10th, at RSVP@ADIREE.COM WHY | Exclusive preview & sampling of Africa Fashion Designers collections & 15% off two or more shoe purchases A "Natural" Synergy For African Fashion Designers New York, NY-May 2013- Adiree announces today that Friday, June 14 2013 , 7 P.M. EST, at Pikolinos Pop-up Store, 32 Gansevoort St ...

Timeless Veterinary Systems Inc. continues to make an impact on specialized veterinary services with the latest version of their Veterinary Management System for Mobile Ultrasound Services. The cloud-based platform is the first system designed specifically for mobile sonographers to manage the entire mobile referral process from start to finish. From streamlined case reporting to automated invoicing and payments, the Veterinary Management System provides a foundation for busy services to grow and become more efficient. According to Joey Seaman, VP of Timeless Veterinary ...

Hosted Service provider, Centuric, today announced that it has certified and will offer Grandstream Networks' GXP2200 Application Phone for Android, GXP2120 Executive IP Phone, and GXP1450 2-Line IP Phone to business customers using Centuric's hosted VoIP services and call center solutions. Grandstream SIP-based phones provide an enriched desktop call experience and offer advanced voice options, LCD screens and a host of other phone features to customers using Centuric's Virtual PBX/VoIP hosted voice solutions. Centuric is a full-service cloud computing company that ...