Tag: police

A Dog’s Supreme Act of Loyalty Inspired the Nation (Greyfriars Bobby)

Greyfriars Church, Edinburgh, Scotland In the Scottish capital of Edinburgh, not far from the towering castle, is the small ancient Greyfriars Church. Outside the entrance to the walled courtyard of the church is a unique monument. The monument is a rock and black iron pedestal.  Unlike the towering monuments so typical of Britain, this pedestal … Continue reading A Dog’s Supreme Act of Loyalty Inspired the Nation (Greyfriars Bobby) →

A drunk tries to check into a hotel which is actually a police station

A drunk man parked his car directly in front of a hotel.  He walked up to the clerk at the reception desk and asked for a room. But the clerk wasn’t a clerk at all -- he was a police officer.  And the hotel wasn’t a hotel at all -- it was a police station.  … Continue reading A drunk tries to check into a hotel which is actually a police station →

Bizarre Ruling – Judge Outraged by the Officer’s Gun

"Court Case Friday" The best new judges have extensive experience in the field of law in which they are presiding.  They also have major experience in courtroom hearings and trials. New judges who lacked such expertise can be a disaster. As an experienced prosecutor, I was assigned to respond to the defense motion to suppress … Continue reading Bizarre Ruling – Judge Outraged by the Officer’s Gun →

What’s the Difference Between “European Heaven” and “European Hell?”

European Heaven English Police German Engineers French Chefs European Hell German Police French Engineers English Chefs (Disclaimer: For the “woke” folks - this is a joke. It is based on unverified stereotypes and overgeneralizations. Feel free to "fact check.") European Heaven and Hell English Police German Engineers Mercedes French Chef German Police French Engineers Citroën … Continue reading What’s the Difference Between “European Heaven” and “European Hell?” →

My First “Crooked Cop” Case Was a “Real Doozy”

"Court Case Friday" Some Cops Turn to Crime Throughout my legal career I encountered several crooked police officers. I seem to be a magnet for those cases. Outstanding Huntington Beach Police Police officers, especially detectives, are the finest group of people I have ever worked with.  However, EVERY profession has “bad apples.” Police officers are … Continue reading My First “Crooked Cop” Case Was a “Real Doozy” →

Entertaining DUI Cases

(To: Great Oak High School. You are the best!) "Court Case Friday" Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases are very tragic. Tens of thousands of people are killed or maimed every year by drunk drivers. In fact, drunk drivers kill someone "Every 15 Minutes." Yet sometimes DUI cases can be entertaining. Golf Cart on the … Continue reading Entertaining DUI Cases →

Drunk Driver Calls 911 to Report — Herself

 In 2019, a Utah woman called 911 to report a drunk driver. The caller sounded intoxicated. She had slurred speech, and she was burping, and laughing uncontrollably on the phone.  The dispatcher asked the woman for a description of the drunk driver. The caller gave a description of - herself. She also gave a description of … Continue reading Drunk Driver Calls 911 to Report — Herself →

2 High Publicity Police Fiascos: When the Police Use Military Equipment

There is a current debate about the "over-militarization" of the police and the use of military equipment. This is nothing new. I am old enough to remember the following 2 police fiascos. The LAPD Armored Personnel Carrier Battering Ram In 1985, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) proudly displayed their new 6-ton armored personnel carrier … Continue reading 2 High Publicity Police Fiascos: When the Police Use Military Equipment →

Domestic Violence, and the Case of the Wife Who Super-Glued Her Husband’s “Member” to His Abdomen

Background and Observations on Domestic Violence (DV) Cases The Paradigm Shift From Laxness to No Tolerance One of my judicial specialties is domestic violence cases.  Every day, I deal with 5-10 DV cases. In the last 40 years there has been huge paradigm shift in how DV cases are prosecuted.  When I was a Deputy … Continue reading Domestic Violence, and the Case of the Wife Who Super-Glued Her Husband’s “Member” to His Abdomen →