Category: Criminal Defense

Jell-O Shots Found on Alleged Drunk Driver

June 5, 2014
Bloom Legal Network
Cathy Sanchez, 28 year old Minnesota resident, was pulled over on May 31 after she was spotted driving sloppily. During the 2 a.m. stop, Glydon police noticed a few things that indicated the woman might have been intoxicated.

Are Lawyers Becoming a Rare Commodity?

May 22, 2014
Bloom Legal Network
Amidst controversy and scandal, the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC), is reporting record-low numbers of students taking the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). The number of students who took the LSAT last year...

Crime Down 40 Percent in Mid-City

May 22, 2014
Bloom Legal Network
April crime reports for MidCity’s Crime Prevention District show a 40 percent drop compared to last year’s figures of the same time frame. For April of 2013, records indicate that 45 total crimes occurred in this area...

Actor Michael Jace Booked: Homicide

May 21, 2014
Bloom Legal Network
“The Shield” actor, Michael Jace, has been booked for homicide after his wife was shot dead in their family home. In a 911 correspondence, Jace reportedly said, “I shot my wife.” Thereafter, police officers were...

Drugged Driving Arrests May Rise

May 9, 2014
Bloom Legal Network
Marijuana use has become legal in some states for recreational and medicinal purposes. The increasingly relaxed attitudes towards marijuana nationwide mean that more people will smoke marijuana or consume products with...

Can I Get a DWI in a Parked Car?

April 28, 2014
Bloom Legal Network
If you have been drinking, it may be tempting to take a rest in your parked vehicle to sober up or while you wait for a cab or for a ride. While this might seem like a good idea, the reality is that it is a risky thing to do.

Domestic Violence

April 21, 2014
Bloom Legal Network
Domestic violence is a serious crime and even being accused of domestic violence can have a significant negative impact on your family relationships and your reputation.  Unfortunately, domestic violence is also a...

DWIs and Expungements

April 14, 2014
Bloom Legal Network
Having a DWI on your record is bad news. DWI stands for Driving While Intoxicated, and it is a criminal offense that can stay on your record for the rest of your life. This means if you have a background check by a landlord,

Minor in Possession

April 6, 2014
Bloom Legal Network
If you are under the age of 21 and you are caught with alcohol, you can be charged as a Minor in Possession (MIP). As we explain in our video Minor in Possession, there has been a dramatic spike in MIP cases in recent years,