In 2017, at the Root Tech genealogy conference in Salt Lake City, President Russell M. Nelson shared a sacred spiritual experience of his grandfather. His Grandfather A.C. Nelson had a visitation wherein his deceased father described, and answered questions, about the spirit world. (This appears to be a visitation where the personage actually appears. It … Continue reading Deceased Father Describes the Spirit World
After serving in West Court in Westminster, California for twelve years, I was transferred to Harbor Court in Newport Beach. The area surrounding West Court is one of the poorest in the Orange County. The area surrounding Harbor Court is some of the richest in the country, if not the world. This area is the setting … Continue reading The Real Rich Criminals of Orange County
The internet contains lists of “Famous Last Words.” Some of the last words are true, some are exaggerated, and some are false. I have tried to verify this list. General John Sedgwick: “They couldn’t hit an elephant at this distance.” Civil War Union General John Sedgwick was at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia, … Continue reading Famous Last Words
The Defendant Inadvertently Confesses During Trial I presided over a jury trial where the defendant had sold drugs to an undercover police officer. As we started with testimony, the prosecutor called the undercover officer as his first witness. As the officer walked up to the stand, the defendant jumped up, pointed at the cop, and … Continue reading 2 More Dumb Criminals
Below is the published account of a deceased son appearing to his mother. The mother was awake at the time. Thus, this is an actual visitation, not a “mere” dream or vision.* This visitation illustrates several important gospel principles. Obviously, in order to hear, we must listen. Since the Spirit speaks with a still small … Continue reading Deceased Son Appears to His Mother to Explain His Death
Police canine units can be a great source of entertainment. “Racist” Police Dog Attacks Hispanic Officer in Uniform One of my Santa Ana, California police officer witnesses showed up at my DA’s Office with bandages and multiple puncture wounds on his forearm. I asked him what happened. He explained that there was a break-in at … Continue reading 5 Very Short and Entertaining Police Dog Stories
"We don't catch the smart ones." The Man with Too Many Wrong AKAs I arraigned an in-custody felon with simple drug possession. At the time of his arrest, he gave the name of “Juan Aguilar Guzman” with a date of birth of 6/28/73. When the police ran the information through the computers it turned out … Continue reading Another Dumb Stupid Criminal
In four decades in the criminal justice system, I came across some amazingly creative and effective undercover officers. The Undercover Police Chief One part-time under cover officer was actually a local police chief. Stanton, Orange County, California, was a small semi-impoverished city between Knott’s Berry Farm and the beach. The police department was underfunded and understaffed. Maintaining … Continue reading Ingenious Undercover Cops
The Grueling California Bar Exam The three-day California State Bar Exam is a grueling challenge. It is the hardest exam in the country. It causes nightmares, nervous breakdowns, and heart attacks. In February 2018, the pass rate was only 27%. In other words, 73%, about ¾, failed. These are not average folks. These are men … Continue reading The Nightmare Bar Exam and the Man Who Passed on the 48th Try
“Catholic driver” stereotypes I grew up thinking that all Catholics are bad drivers. St. Christopher is the patron saint of travelers. In the 1950’s and 1960’s it was popular for Catholics have a St. Christopher medallion hanging from their rear-view mirror or a small St. Christopher figurine mounted on their dashboard. We also had a … Continue reading Beware of Stereotyping Other Drivers!
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