Pics allegedly show cops, under-21 females, drinking


EXETER – Borough officials are looking into photos that surfaced on the Internet that allegedly show a current and former borough police officer consuming alcohol with underage females.

Some of the photos, posted on the popular Internet site MySpace.com, depict part-time officer Joseph DeMark and former officer Dion Fernandes standing with several women, all of whom are allegedly underage, holding large red cups commonly used at beer-keg parties.

In another photo, DeMark, who was also under the legal drinking age of 21, is seen sitting on a couch with a woman, with several bottles of liquor and a can of beer on a table in front of them. DeMark also is depicted in a poolside photo with Sgt. Leonard Galli in which both men are holding cups that contain an orange beverage and swizzle stick.

The photos were obtained by attorney Barry Dyller as part of a federal civil-rights lawsuit he filed on behalf of William Slavoski, a U.S. Secret Service Agent who alleges Galli and Fernandes unlawfully arrested him because he had questioned their handling of an underage-drinking investigation involving his son.

On Friday, attorneys for the borough filed a motion seeking to prohibit Dyller from introducing the photos as evidence should the case go to trial, arguing they were not relevant to the case and would prejudice the jury against police.

Dyller said he has been able to confirm through independent sources that all the women in the photos were under the legal drinking age. In May, the photos were posted on the MySpace.com account of a person whom he did not identify. The pictures have since been taken down, he said.

Dyller said borough police Chief John McNeil was shown the photos in June, when Dyller took McNeil’s deposition as part of the lawsuit. Dyller said he asked McNeil if he planned to ask DeMark, whom McNeil confirmed was age 20 at that time, if the containers in the photos contained alcoholic beverages, and McNeil replied, “Yes.”

Whether McNeil conducted an investigation afterward could not be determined Friday. He did not respond to a phone message left at the police station. Attempts to reach him at home were unsuccessful.

Contacted Friday, Mayor Joseph Coyne and Councilmen P.J. Pribula and Joseph Esposito said McNeil never brought the issue up to council. The men said they did not even know the photos existed until told so by a reporter.

“This absolutely is news to me,” Pribula said. “As soon as we get off the phone I’m going to make some calls to find out who knows what.”

Pribula stressed he has not made a judgment regarding whether DeMark or the other officers did anything inappropriate.

“I don’t want to jump to conclusions,” Pribula said. “I want to know what the circumstances were. It’s easy to take a picture of someone sitting at a table with a bottle of beer.”

DeMark did not respond to a phone message left for him through his father Friday afternoon. Fernandes, who no longer works for the borough, could not be reached for comment. Galli declined to comment when reached at the police station Friday.


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NFL picks: Pros and cons

We'd all be richer if someone was giving odds on player arrests

To the surprise of many, the New Orleans Saints are one of six teams heading into the weekend with an undefeated 3-0 record.

It has been pointed out that someone, somewhere, should offer odds on off-the-field activities. For instance, it would have been a savvy play to bet that yet another Cincinnati Bengal -- in this case, linebacker Odell Thurman, who was already under suspension for violating the league's substance abuse agreement -- would be arrested by, say, Week 3.

It would have been savvier still had you bet on the infraction in question (DUI), and on the NFL's punishment (a season-long suspension). And if you could have teased a bet that receiver Chris Henry would have been involved -- the four-arrest man was in the car, which may have violated the terms of a bond Henry was granted in a case of allegedly providing three underage girls with alcohol in June -- you, friend, would be richer. But not by a lot, because betting on Chris Henry getting into trouble would not involve long odds.

As for betting on when the Dallas Cowboys would truly regret signing receiver/cancer Terrell Owens, you might have guessed Week 3, but you would probably have not wagered on the words "attempted suicide" applying to Owens rather than to, say, coach Bill Parcells.

Meanwhile, we screwed up yet another prediction last week. We foresaw a .500 week, when in fact, this space went 9-5. Frankly, we're as shocked as you are.

All times are Eastern. All lines could change.

SAN DIEGO (-2.5) AT BALTIMORE ,1 P.M.

In other happy news, Chargers strong safety Terrence Kiel was arrested at team headquarters this week on felony drug charges. On the plus side, he will still be paid for missing this week's game. The NFL is having a terrific week, no? Pick: San Diego

NEW ORLEANS (+7) AT CAROLINA, 1 P.M.

In the feel-good story of the season, the Saints -- the Saints! -- are one of only six teams at 3-0. Still, we somehow doubt the contention that their win on Monday over Atlanta made everything OK in ravaged New Orleans, even for just one night. Pick: New Orleans

MIAMI (-3.5) AT HOUSTON, 1 P.M.

On one side, we could wager on Daunte Culpepper. On the other, the Texans. Is there a third option? Pick: Miami

INDIANAPOLIS (-9) AT N.Y. JETS, 1 P.M.

If you told us before the season that we would pick the Jets to cover less than, oh, a 28-point spread against the Indianapolis passing machine, we would have said you were crazy. Now, we would ask whether you see Tie Domi and Belinda Stronach tying the knot. Which we favour, because we've always wanted to see a Bizarro Wayne Gretzky wedding. Pick: N.Y. Jets

DALLAS (-9.5) AT TENNESSEE, 1 P.M.

Dallas police corporal Glenn White, as quoted by The Associated Press, on Owens and his publicist claiming the police report was wrong: "[The officers] are being put under a microscope by some fancy little football person. Give me a break. Those officers are 10 times better than this man." Agreed. Pick: Tennessee

MINNESOTA (+1) AT BUFFALO, 1 P.M.

All we know is that many in the Toronto area will resent being forced to watch this turkey rather than, say, San Diego-Baltimore. Pick: Minnesota

ARIZONA (+7.5) AT ATLANTA, 1 P.M.



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What You Need to Know About Cadet Training at the CHP Academy



Welcome to the California Highway Patrol Academy. You have made the decision to become part of a remarkable organization. The California Highway Patrol is known as one of the finest law enforcement agencies in the world.

The road to becoming an officer will be a challenging one. You will be tested mentally, physically and emotionally on a daily basis. The purpose of the training regimen is to instill pride and discipline in each cadet.

The California Highway Patrol is often described as a "paramilitary" department, and that is true. The uniforms, ranks and insignias, chain of command, and the long-standing traditions resemble a military organization.

There is a remarkable esprit de corps in the California Highway Patrol that is unique to this organization. On graduation day you will have earned and will take great pride in your new position as an Officer of the California Highway Patrol.

You will need to arrive at the Academy for your first day by 0730 hours. You will be greeted by an officer from the Academy. Upon arrival, you will fill out various Department and Academy forms. After you have completed the forms process, you will be greeted by Officers from the Staff Office. They will be with you for the remainder of the day.

What to wear to Cadet Training

Male and Female cadets should report to the Academy in appropriate business attire.

Males
Suit (Sport Coat), tie, dress shoes
Females
Business suit, dress shoes
(Skirts, Dresses and High-heel shoes not recommended)
Uniform items will then be issued and you will be required to be in uniform for the remainder of the day. (Bring enough "proper attire" for at least three days, as the Cadet Uniform may not be ready.)

Grooming Standards

Males
Hair - Short (Not Shaved)
Clean Shaven
Females
Hair - Short or off the collar
NO MAKE-UP
Fingernails - Short, no colored polish
What to bring

As a cadet, the most important item to take to training is a positive attitude. It is imperative that each cadet possesses certain documents and information for the first day processing.

Driver's License
At least two blank checks, with $350 to $500 in account to cover checks
Social Security Numbers of Beneficiaries
Emergency contact information
Vehicle information - License Plate Number, Color, Make and Model
Other Items to Bring

One clock-radio
Dusting supplies (Pledge, dust rags, etc.)
Shoe Polishing items
Plain white Crew Neck t-shirts
A minimum amount of civilian attire
Swimsuit
Toiletries (Prescription Medications)
Boots / Shoes - Black, all leather
A pair of running shoes and non-marking court shoes
Your cadet training will range from Academics and Physical Training to Enforcement Tactics, Weapons Training and Vehicle Operations. You will be required to meet the standards set forth by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and the Academy. The following descriptions will give you a brief overview of the type of training and what you should expect of yourself in each phase.

Academics

Academically, you will be responsible for 42 "learning domains" (LD's) mandated by POST, in addition to agency specific policies and procedures. During your approximately 6-month program, you will receive over 1,000 hours of training. You will be trained by Officers and Sergeants who are experienced in training cadets. If you fail to pass any LD examination, you will be required to take a remedial exam in addition to serving a weekend restriction. Failure of the remedial exam will result in termination from cadet training.

You are also required to complete and pass an Accident Investigation course, Spanish language training and Criminal Law courses. You will also be certified as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) during your Academy training.

Physical Training

This is the most challenging phase of training for most cadets. You will need to report for training prepared for a strenuous conditioning program. The Physical Training (PT) Staff will motivate you to push your body to its limits and beyond. You will be expected to pass a variety of Physical Fitness Tests and the Physical Performance Program Test.

To prepare yourself, you should be involved in some form of strength training program. A circuit training program is advisable. You should also be running at least 3 miles, 3 times a week, at a 9-minute-per-mile pace. You should also be able to perform 50 sit-ups, 50 push-ups and 4 pull-ups prior to reporting to the Academy. This will ensure that you meet the minimum acceptable level for incoming cadets.

Enforcement Tactics

The Enforcement Tactics Staff will train you in various aspects of enforcement procedures. During the 66-hour course, you will learn the basics for Use of Force, Patrol Techniques, Vehicle Pullovers, and Crimes in Progress. You will be tested on your general knowledge in each phase, as well as your ability to apply that knowledge during both day and night scenario testing.

Weapons Training

The program is realistic weapons training that prepares officers to meet the challenge of "real world" encounters.

Each cadet will be instructed in the safe handling and effective use of the Department's general duty weapons - Smith & Wesson model 4006 semiautomatic pistol, and Remington model 870 shotgun, both in daylight and night conditions. Each cadet will also complete a firing course to familiarize him/herself with the Colt AR15A2 rifle.

Also covered in the Weapons portion of training is the proper use of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC), "pepper spray", operations in a chemical environment (CS gas), and basic recognition and handling of confiscated and clandestine weapons.

Emergency Vehicle Operations Course

The Emergency Vehicle Operations Course is famous throughout the world as the finest law enforcement driver training program available. You will be trained in enforcement driving at the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course. You will receive a minimum of 20 hours of lecture on vehicle dynamics, performance driving techniques, and departmental policy. You will also receive a minimum of 16 hours of hands-on driver training. This training includes vehicle placement, skid control techniques, performance driving, defensive driving and Code-3 pursuit driving.

Each cadet will be required to meet minimum performance objectives during each phase of hands-on training, as well as showing knowledge by successfully completing a written examination.

Customs and Courtesies

The following are some customs for cadets to become familiar with:

When called upon by a staff member or any person on the Academy grounds, state "Sir (or Ma'am), Cadet ______".
When speaking to a staff member or any person, state "Yes, Sir (or Ma'am)." "No Sir (or Ma'am)."
Upon contacting, meeting, or passing any person on the Academy grounds, make eye contact and state "Good morning, (afternoon, or evening), Sir (or Ma'am)."
When reporting to any office or officer, state, "Sir (or Ma'am), Cadet ______ reporting as ordered."
Any time you report to a staff member, and before leaving, you will assume the position of attention and remain in that position until told otherwise.
Training Day

The Academy is a live-in training facility that will accommodate 408 students. This will be your home for the next several months. Your training day will typically begin at 0800 hours and end at approximately 1700 hours. You will be required to remain on the Academy grounds after training hours.

Drill

Cadets learn the drill procedures necessary to participate in ceremonies and tactical formations, such as riots and civil disturbances. Drill Instructors provide instruction in the proper techniques of marching. You will have many opportunities to practice marching while in training. This is the first area you will notice your class working as a team.

Inspections

Personnel and Dorm inspections are held at various intervals in your training. This will ensure that each cadet adheres to the high standards of the Department. You will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of both your dormitory room and your uniform. These inspections are important in your overall performance evaluation.

Liberty

You will receive liberty on Wednesday nights and weekends, contingent on your passing the tests each week and absent any disciplinary actions.

Wednesday - 1700 to 2359 hours
Weekends - 1700 hours Friday to 2359 hours Sunday
Cadets are required to be in appropriate civilian attire when leaving and returning from liberty.

Meals

Meals are served between 0645-0730, 1145-1230 and 1700-1730 hours Monday through Saturday, and 0800, 1200, and 1700 hours or Sunday. The cafeteria provides a variety of prepared foods. You will be responsible for choosing your meals appropriately. Cadets not meeting the body composition requirements will be placed on the training table and must adhere to a strict diet.

Salary / Pay

Cadet pay warrants will be issued after the first of every month. Keep in mind that you will only receive one pay warrant per month, so plan your finances accordingly.

Medical Care

You will have medical and dental benefits provided after your first thirty days of training. Should you become ill during the first thirty days of training, you will be responsible for any medical costs. Treatment for injuries that you suffer as a result of training will be covered by the Department.

Mail / Mailing Address

Incoming mail is delivered to the Academy on a daily basis, except Sundays and holidays. You will need to inform all correspondents to address your mail:

Cadet ______
C.T.C. ____
California Highway Patrol Academy
3500 Reed Avenue
West Sacramento, CA 95605-1699

Housing

Each cadet is assigned to a dormitory quad upon arrival to the Academy. Eight cadets will be assigned to each quad, sharing common restrooms and showers. You will share a room with another cadet from your class and will be responsible for maintaining its appearance.

Emergencies

Cadets may receive emergency telephone calls once an emergency is verified. You should tell your family and friends that you cannot receive any other phone calls during your 26 weeks of training.

Personal Affairs

Cadets should have their personal affairs in order prior to reporting to the Academy. Be prepared to be separated from your family for several months. Personal and family conflict (marriage problems, being homesick, etc.) is the main cause for early separation from cadet training.

Mission statement

The Department's mission is to ensure safety and provide service to the public as they utilize the highway transportation system and to assist local government during emergencies when requested. The Department has established the following values to accomplish its mission: respect for others, fairness, ethical practices, and equitable treatment for all.

Academy Rules and Regulations

The Academy is designed to be very stressful, testing each cadet's ability to adapt to varying situations and manage stress. You must be prepared to handle a tremendous workload, while being able to maintain your appearance, demeanor and professionalism.

When you first report to the Academy, you will feel overwhelmed by the amount of studying and physical exercise you will perform. From the beginning, you are held to the highest of standards. The Staff will push you to perform and assist you if and when you need it.

Graduation will be a proud day for you and your family. On graduation day, the Academy grounds will be opened to families and friends accompanied by graduating cadets.

Cadets who excel in training are recognized during the graduation ceremony. The cadets who achieve the highest point score in Academics, Physical Training, and Weapons Training will receive awards. Awards will also be given to the cadet(s) selected as the Most Inspirational Cadet and the Outstanding Cadet in each class. Each cadet receiving an award will have his/her name permanently displayed in the Recreation Building.

Badge numbers will be assigned based upon the overall Academy performance. The highest point total will be assigned the first badge number for that class.

Cadets should prepare to relocate and report to any area within California. The assignments will be given prior to graduation day.

Each cadet is faced with a number of obstacles during the training. Most cadets have difficulty with the regimentation and some with the physical testing, yet most cadets have one thing in common: they failed to prepare themselves properly for the rigors of the Academy lifestyle.

The following is information you will be required to know as a cadet. You may wish to get a head start by preparing now.

"CHP Cadets do not lie, cheat or steal,
nor do they tolerate those who do."

This is the motto that all cadets are expected to live by. Cadets must conduct themselves honorably and are held to higher standards of conduct both on and off duty.

Physical fitness is a must, so start getting into shape now and be at your best when you report. The ability to organize your time and manage many tasks is essential for survival at the Academy.

Writing Format

As a cadet you will write numerous reports and complete a variety of tests and forms. Printing shall be in upper case, block letters, using six digit dates and military time.

Example: "1700 HOURS ON 022898" "VEHICLE #1 SUSTAINED MAJOR FRONT END DAMAGE."

Military Time

The Department uses standard military time on most documents. Military time has no colon to separate hours and minutes. The hours are number 1 through 24 (a zero precedes the numbers 1 through 9).

0100 Zero one hundred 1:00 a.m.
0200 Zero two hundred 2:00 a.m.
0300 Zero three hundred 3:00 a.m.
0400 Zero four hundred 4:00 a.m.
0500 Zero five hundred 5:00 a.m.
0600 Zero six hundred 6:00 a.m.
0700 Zero seven hundred 7:00 a.m.
0800 Zero eight hundred 8:00 a.m.
0900 Zero nine hundred 9:00 a.m.
1000 Ten hundred 10:00 a.m.
1100 Eleven hundred 11:00 a.m.
1200 Twelve hundred 12:00 noon
1300 Thirteen hundred 1:00 p.m.
1400 Fourteen hundred 2:00 p.m.
1500 Fifteen hundred 3:00 p.m.
1600 Sixteen hundred 4:00 p.m.
1700 Seventeen hundred 5:00 p.m.
1800 Eighteen hundred 6:00 p.m.
1900 Nineteen hundred 7:00 p.m.
2000 Twenty hundred 8:00 p.m.
2100 Twenty one hundred 9:00 p.m.
2200 Twenty two hundred 10:00 p.m.
2300 Twenty three hundred 11:00 p.m.
2400 Twenty four hundred 12:00 midnight
0005 zero zero zero five 12:05 a.m.



Phonetic Alphabet

A Adam N Nora
B Boy O Ocean
C Charles P Paul
D David Q Queen
E Edward R Robert
F Frank S Sam
G George T Tom
H Henry U Union
I Ida V Victor
J John W William
K King X Xray
L Lincoln Y Yellow
M Mary Z Zebra

Professional Values

Courage Stand up for what is right despite the threat of adversity.
Honesty Uphold the truth, and maintain the trust and confidence placed upon us by the citizens of California.
Professionalism Constantly strive for quality and excellence.

Principles Adhere to the highest conduct which promotes moral and ethical ideals.

Respect Display a positive, service-oriented attitude towards the public and each other.
Integrity Be honorable, open, and fair; this is the cornerstone of our profession.
Dedication Commit to the mission of the Department and our oath.
Esprit de Corps Encourage personal and organizational success through group effort and team spirit.

CHP Star

The California Highway Patrol "Star" has seven points, each point representing the qualities that each member of this Department must possess.

California Highway Patrol

Code of Honor

I, a member of the California Highway Patrol, subscribe in word and deed to the following:

"To serve the United States of America and the State of California honestly, and conscientiously; and fulfill my oath as a soldier of the law;

To uphold and maintain the honor and integrity of the California Highway Patrol;

Be loyal to my fellow officers; respect and obey my seniors in rank; and enforce the law without fear, favor or discrimination;

Assist those in peril or distress, and, if necessary, lay down my life rather than swerve from the path of duty;

My personal conduct shall at all times be above reproach and I will never knowingly commit any act that will in any way bring discredit upon the California Highway Patrol or any member thereof;

To all this I do solemnly pledge my sacred honor as an Officer of the California Highway Patrol."



Chain of Command (C.O.C.)

Commissioner Executive Officer of the CHP.
Deputy Commissioner Second in command, responsible for the operation of the Department.
Assistant Commissioner, Field Director of Field operations, responsible for delivery of service to the motoring public.
Assistant Commissioner, Staff Responsible for five Headquarters Divisions.
Personnel & Training Division (P&TD) Chief Responsible for the overall planning, organization, direction and control of P&TD.
Academy Commander Captain in charge of the Academy.
Tactical Program Manager, Lieutenant Responsible for all tactical training at the Academy.
Academic Program Manager, Lieutenant Responsible for all academic training at the Academy.
Staff Office Supervisor Supervises the Officers, and controls all actions of the Staff Office.
Staff Officer or Counselor Directly responsible for cadet supervision and evaluation.



End of Training at the CHP Academy

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CINCINNATI – Coach Marvin Lewis expects middle linebacker Odell Thurman to be suspended for the rest of the season following his arrest early Monday on a drunken driving charge, making him the sixth Cincinnati Bengal arrested this year.
Thurman, already serving a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, could get an additional one-year suspension from the league.

The arrest came less than a week after commissioner Roger Goodell visited Cincinnati and reminded players of their responsibility to stay out of trouble and represent the league honorably. It also drew Lewis' most stinging comments since receiver Chris Henry was arrested last December, starting the streak of court appearances by Bengals players.
Henry and receiver Reggie McNeal were passengers in the sport utility vehicle Thurman was driving Monday, but were not charged. Police said Thurman registered 0.18 percent on a blood alcohol test, more than twice the legal limit of 0.08.

“I am not pleased,” Lewis said. “It's not right, it's not what we stand for, it's not what the National Football League should represent.”

Thurman, a second-round draft pick from Georgia last year, started all but one game during the Bengals' first winning season and first playoff appearance since 1990. The league suspended him in the offseason for missing a drug test.

He was arrested at 3 a.m. Monday, a few hours after the team returned from a 28-20 victory in Pittsburgh. Henry had five catches for 69 yards and a pair of touchdowns in that game.

Police Capt. Dan Gerard said an officer working near a DUI checkpoint on the city's east side saw Thurman drive the sport utility vehicle across a double yellow line and stopped him. Although police declined to identify the two Bengals who were passengers, McNeal told The Associated Press he and Henry also were in the vehicle.

McNeal declined to go into detail about what happened or why Thurman was driving.

“Just a misunderstanding,” McNeal said, as he left Paul Brown Stadium on Monday afternoon.

Thurman was given the breath test, then released to a sober companion who drove him home, Gerard said. He is scheduled for a court appearance on Oct. 2, the day his four-game suspension ends.

If convicted, Thurman could get a tougher sentence because of the high blood-alcohol level, Sgt. Jon Payer said. The average sentence for a first-time offender in Ohio is three days in jail or an alcohol-education program and a $500 fine, he said.

Lewis expects Thurman to get an additional punishment from the league. Another violation of its substance abuse policy brings a minimum one-year suspension in addition to the one he is already serving.

“He just obviously doesn't understand the privilege and the right to play in the National Football League,” Lewis said. “This will probably be dealt with very severely.”

Lewis has repeatedly drafted players who were in trouble with the law or their coaches during their college careers, and has steadfastly defended them following their arrests once they joined the Bengals. He came down harshly on Thurman, but sidestepped questions about the teammates that were with him.

“It's socially and morally not right to be – if by the test that is true – that you are intoxicated behind the wheel,” Lewis said. “It's not correct. It's not right for our society, and I think that's a bad message. These guys all have the ability to do the right thing and call a cab or do whatever it takes.”

Henry has been arrested four times and convicted twice, avoiding jail time so far. He pleaded guilty to marijuana possession in northern Kentucky, and this month pleaded guilty to a weapon charge in Orlando, Fla.



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New law cracks down on uninsured motorists

WATSONVILLE — Got liability insurance for your car?

If you don't buy it by Sunday, there's a chance that the Department of Motor Vehicles could find out and suspend your vehicle registration under a new law designed to reduce the number of uninsured motorists in the state.

At last count in 2003, there were roughly 3.4 million uninsured motorists in California, according to the Department of Insurance in Sacramento.

The new state law aims to reduce those numbers, which are on the rise due to more motorists on the road, according to the DMV.

The law, which passed in both houses of the state Legislature during the 2004 session, was signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in September 2004 and went into effect in January 2006.

But it's just now being enforced because it took more than two years to create the database that automatically notifies DMV when motorists either fail to renew their insurance policies or neglect to buy insurance for a new vehicle.

In Watsonville, many uninsured motorists or those who have just bought new cars have been making mad dashes to insurance brokers around town to make sure they comply with the law before it takes effect.


"We're averaging between 10 and 20 customers a day," said an elated Leticia Klay of Leticia Klay Insurance Services on Freedom Boulevard. "A lot of the people we insure don't drive very far so we've been able to get them some pretty cheap policies. Basically, they just want to get to and from work without running some sort of risk."

The author of the legislation is state Sen. Jackie Speier, D-San Mateo, who also was instrumental in passing an Assembly bill when she served as an assemblywoman in 1997 that requires all California motorists to carry proof of insurance while driving.

Since 1979, buying car insurance has been state law, but the problem has always been getting people to heed it, said Speier spokeswoman Tracy Fairchild.

Some motorists have been known to buy insurance merely to register their vehicles, only to cancel the policy after they were registered, Fairchild said.

"Too many people have learned how to game the system," she said.

Since the 1997 law requiring proof of insurance was passed, however, accidents involving uninsured motorists have dropped to 13 percent from 25 percent, Fairchild said.

"This is the final loophole and it basically entails the sharing of data between the insurance companies and the DMV," Fairchild said. "It shows that you have insurance. It's in the computer. All police officers have access to it now. And if your insurance lapses, then the insurance company automatically notifies DMV."

According to the DMV, policyholders will have 45 days to reinstate their policies after they've been canceled, and the owners of new vehicles have 30 days to provide proof of insurance.

"The intent of the law is to get more uninsured motorists off the road and that, in turn, could hopefully lead to cheaper premiums," said Mike Miller, a DMV spokesman in Sacramento.

The slogan of the new law sounds a lot like a "Don't Drink and Drive" advertisement.

"Insure it or lose it," so the slogan goes. "It's the law."

The fear of the new law is driving many Watsonville residents to Klay's auto insurance business.

"It's only right to be insured," said Daisy Fernandez, who purchased a policy through Klay on Tuesday for a used Honda Accord she recently bought. "My husband was in an accident a couple of years ago and the people who hit him were uninsured and they ended up taking off from the scene because of it. We learned the hard way."

In 2005, 19,146 people statewide were convicted of driving without insurance after being involved in crashes, said the DMV's Miller.

In 2004, the number of uninsured motorists involved in accidents was 17,987.



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New law cracks down on uninsured motorists

WATSONVILLE — Got liability insurance for your car?

If you don't buy it by Sunday, there's a chance that the Department of Motor Vehicles could find out and suspend your vehicle registration under a new law designed to reduce the number of uninsured motorists in the state.

At last count in 2003, there were roughly 3.4 million uninsured motorists in California, according to the Department of Insurance in Sacramento.

The new state law aims to reduce those numbers, which are on the rise due to more motorists on the road, according to the DMV.

The law, which passed in both houses of the state Legislature during the 2004 session, was signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in September 2004 and went into effect in January 2006.

But it's just now being enforced because it took more than two years to create the database that automatically notifies DMV when motorists either fail to renew their insurance policies or neglect to buy insurance for a new vehicle.

In Watsonville, many uninsured motorists or those who have just bought new cars have been making mad dashes to insurance brokers around town to make sure they comply with the law before it takes effect.


"We're averaging between 10 and 20 customers a day," said an elated Leticia Klay of Leticia Klay Insurance Services on Freedom Boulevard. "A lot of the people we insure don't drive very far so we've been able to get them some pretty cheap policies. Basically, they just want to get to and from work without running some sort of risk."

The author of the legislation is state Sen. Jackie Speier, D-San Mateo, who also was instrumental in passing an Assembly bill when she served as an assemblywoman in 1997 that requires all California motorists to carry proof of insurance while driving.

Since 1979, buying car insurance has been state law, but the problem has always been getting people to heed it, said Speier spokeswoman Tracy Fairchild.

Some motorists have been known to buy insurance merely to register their vehicles, only to cancel the policy after they were registered, Fairchild said.

"Too many people have learned how to game the system," she said.

Since the 1997 law requiring proof of insurance was passed, however, accidents involving uninsured motorists have dropped to 13 percent from 25 percent, Fairchild said.

"This is the final loophole and it basically entails the sharing of data between the insurance companies and the DMV," Fairchild said. "It shows that you have insurance. It's in the computer. All police officers have access to it now. And if your insurance lapses, then the insurance company automatically notifies DMV."

According to the DMV, policyholders will have 45 days to reinstate their policies after they've been canceled, and the owners of new vehicles have 30 days to provide proof of insurance.

"The intent of the law is to get more uninsured motorists off the road and that, in turn, could hopefully lead to cheaper premiums," said Mike Miller, a DMV spokesman in Sacramento.

The slogan of the new law sounds a lot like a "Don't Drink and Drive" advertisement.

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The fear of the new law is driving many Watsonville residents to Klay's auto insurance business.

"It's only right to be insured," said Daisy Fernandez, who purchased a policy through Klay on Tuesday for a used Honda Accord she recently bought. "My husband was in an accident a couple of years ago and the people who hit him were uninsured and they ended up taking off from the scene because of it. We learned the hard way."

In 2005, 19,146 people statewide were convicted of driving without insurance after being involved in crashes, said the DMV's Miller.

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Naughty cops

TAMPA, Fla. – Hillsborough County vice officers spent $6,400 for more than 90 lap dances, drinks and tips in an investigation into nudity and liquor law violations at an adult bikini bar that spanned more than two years, county records show.

“Sometimes that's what it takes to get rid of the problems – a lot of attention,” Sheriff David Gee said of the investigation into Lil Tootsie's nightclub.

Gee said vice detectives first targeted the club, which features bikini-clad women available for private dance sessions, in February 2004 after deputies responded to numerous calls ranging from violence to DUI arrests, The Tampa Tribune reported.

Hillsborough bikini bars can serve alcohol as long as they don't allow nudity. Sheriff's detectives sought 41 misdemeanor nudity charges against 15 dancers at the club, but were unable to identify another 34 dancers, records show. Detectives bought seven lap dances from “Cherry” but never identified her, records show.

The agency recently asked county commissioners to revoke the club's special permit to serve alcohol. A vote is set for November.

The owner of the property, JEM-N-I Inc., is suing to stop the revocation process, saying the company was not given enough notice about the county hearing.




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Rookie District Attorney Cracks Down on Drunk Drivers

MINEOLA, N.Y. (Sept. 25) - Kathleen Rice's eyes begin to well up when she talks about the victims of drunken driving.
Nassau County, N.Y., District Attorney Kathleen Rice has nixed plea deals in DWI cases, plans to put alcohol sensors on some offenders and is trying a man for murder in one horrific case.


She cannot fathom why so many people - more than 4,100 arrested in her community last year - turn the ignition after having a few drinks. More troublesome, she said, is that one-third have been caught before.

Rice, however, can do something about it: As Nassau County district attorney, she has launched an aggressive assault on drunken driving in one of the nation's busiest traffic corridors.

She does not allow plea deals in DWI cases. She put a man on trial for murder in a horrific drunken-driving crash. And she plans to slap alcohol-sensors on the ankles of admitted alcoholics.


"If I'm a one-term DA, then I'm a one-term DA, but I am going to do everything that I can to make the changes in this county."
-Nassau County, N.Y., District Attorney Kathleen Rice


The moves have drawn jeers from defense attorneys who believe her approach leaves little leeway for judicial discretion. But Rice doesn't care.

"Look, if I'm a one-term DA, then I'm a one-term DA, but I am going to do everything that I can to make the changes in this county," Rice said in an interview with The Associated Press.

Rice's office is currently prosecuting a 25-year-old insurance salesman on murder charges - a rarity in drunken-driving cases - following an accident that killed a 7-year-old flower girl and the chauffeur who was driving her family home from a wedding.

While the murder case is getting national media attention, Rice said it's only one part of an effort to get drunks off Long Island highways.

Plea deals in DWI cases are no longer acceptable, she said, and this summer her office obtained a warrant for a blood sample from police inspector who was later charged with drinking and driving after crashing his unmarked police cruiser into a utility pole while off duty.

She said while getting blood samples is standard practice in other jurisdictions, it is something new in Nassau County. She also intends to use a $110,000 state grant to purchase high-tech alcohol-detecting ankle bracelets for DWI offenders who, as part of their probation, are required to stay sober.

There were 26 people killed in drunken-driving crashes last year in Nassau County, which is adjacent to New York City.


"People need some degree of hope, and under Kathleen Rice's policies, they're not getting it."
-Defense attorney Thomas Liotti


Rice keeps her emotions barely beneath the surface when she talks specifically about the family of Kate Flynn, the little flower girl who was decapitated as she slept in the back seat of a limousine that crashed head-on into a pickup truck. The driver of the pickup was allegedly three times over the legal limit and was going the wrong way on a highway when the crash occurred.

"The pain that that family is going through, they will never be the same," said Rice. "They talk to you about how now they put three kids to bed, but they say goodnight to four. I mean it just breaks your heart."

When she ran against 31-year incumbent District Attorney Denis Dillon last year, Rice hammered away at what she said was her opponent's propensity for allowing defendants to plea bargain. Once in office, she discovered that more than one-third of all the pending DWI cases involved repeat offenders.

"I almost fell to the floor when I saw that," the former federal prosecutor said. "It was clear to me that there was no deterrent message. The message was you can do this as many times as you want and you're always going to be given the option to plead out to the equivalent of a traffic infraction."

"When you have someone who gets caught one time and they learn their lesson and they never come back, well that's good for them and good for us. But that's not what's happening."

Denna Cohen, president of the Long Island chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, enthusiastically endorses Rice's efforts.

"She's absolutely correct that there's an epidemic of drunk driving on Long Island," said Cohen, whose 21-year-old daughter Jodi was killed in a DWI-related accident in 1989. "There's not a day that you can open the paper and not read about another DWI crash. I am so proud of the way she is handling the situation."

Not everyone is so happy.

Defense attorney Thomas Liotti held a news conference in August claiming Rice's refusal to yield on plea bargains is too stringent. "She's basically looking at this as a black-and-white issue," he said. "People need some degree of hope, and under Kathleen Rice's policies, they're not getting it."

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The trial of all Crimes, except in Cases of Impeachment, shall be by Jury; and such Trial shall be held in the State, where the said Crimes shall have been committed; but when not committed within any State, the Trial shall be at such Place or Places as the Congress may by Law have directed.” - US Constitution Article III, Section 2, Paragraph 3

One of the most important constitutional rights is the right to a fair and open trial. The Sixth Amendment guarantee is apparently a personal right of the defendant, which he may in some circumstances waive in conjunction with the prosecution and the court, but it is the defendant's decision.

Because this right is so fundamental in the United States, the US Supreme Court in the past has had little occasion to deal with the right. It is a right so fundamental that it is protected against state deprivation by the due process clause, but it is not so absolute that reasonable regulation designed to forestall prejudice from publicity and disorderly trials is foreclosed.

Yet there are those working within our nation's legal system who wish to change the process by which civil liberties are protected for someone accused of a criminal offense or faced with civil litigation. The most serious but little known trend is the reduction in use of the jury trial.

A respected jurist, Hugh Bownes, recently wrote, "There are several good arguments for [eliminating juries]. [In] doing so, it saves time, saves money and a judge is better equipped by training and experience to cope with the nuances and complications of complex issues. Any judge will attest to that. Yet to understand whether trial by jury should be eliminated in complex civil cases, we first have to look at what the purpose of a civil trial is and the function of the jury in it."

While Bownes advocates elimination of juries in civil cases, it is this tinkering with our judicial process that should disturb all clear-thinking Americans. It is but another first step in the march to creating an imperial judiciary. What may appear expedient in a civil trial may seduce the lawyers in black robes to advocate non-jury trials for criminal cases in the very near future.

If Americans accept as the law that which a judge states, then they have accepted the exercise of absolute authority of a government employee and have surrendered a power and right that once was the citizen’s safeguard of liberty.

For instance, in the State of Oregon, the Oregon Judicial Department's Future of the Courts Committee is quoted as saying in their “Justice 2020 The New Oregon Trail,” "The state courts have worked to reduce inappropriate uses of jury trials."

Of course, the Oregon Judicial Department qualifies this statement by saying they are committed to preserving the defendant's right to a trial by a jury of his/her peers, but they are also committed to "reducing the public's reliance on jury trials to resolve disputes" by the year 2020.

“To some Americans, this may seem reasonable. It may sound reasonable until one considers human nature and the potential for corruption of the court process if removed from the hands of citizens and placed into the hands of black-robed attorneys and so-called justice practitioners,” says one attorney who spoke on condition of anonymity.

“Quite simply, it is far more difficult to bribe, blackmail or coerce 12 members of a jury than it is to bribe, blackmail or coerce one judge. And the jury process to a certain extent prevents the political back-scratching so common in the two other branches of government,” he said.

Also, in most jurisdictions, judgeships are political entities relying on the same political foibles that exist in electing mayors, governors, senators and other federal, state and local officials. Defendants should not have to worry that the man who sits in judgment over them is a "conservative" or "liberal" or "libertarian." To be sure, jury members have political biases, but they are not professional politicians with their own agendas.

In Oregon, the Justice Department encourages the use of what it calls Alternative Dispute Resolution. Most disturbing is the fact that the Oregon Bar Association endorses the acceleration in the use of ADR. In fact, one goal is the integration of ADR methods and techniques in criminal cases. They also advocate the elimination of what they call "outmoded, redundant or unnecessary court functions."

Now, it's obvious they aren't looking to eliminate the judges, defense attorneys or prosecutors. The courts will still require bailiffs, protection officers, court reporters and administrators. So who do you suspect they seek to eliminate? Could it be the jury?

In the case of Oregon, the state government is in the process of "educating" the public in the need for "multi-door justice systems," which includes alternatives to jury trials. The strategy appears to be: denigrate juries as being ineffective and obsolete, while at the same time trumpet the praises of a system that relies on the judgment and conduct of "justice professionals."

The elimination of jury trials will not be accomplished in one felled-swoop. In several states it's being accomplished piecemeal. Arizona has just joined a small but growing list of states that have taken away the right to jury trial in DUI cases, even though DUI charges may lead to incarceration and other penalties.

This may be a frightening trend. It puts the fate of DUI defendants in the hands of elected judges. Given the power of groups like MADD, that will mean the further erosion of the rights of alleged San Diego DUI suspects. It saves the criminal justice system money, which means every jurisdiction in the state will likely want to scrap jury trials for DUI cases.

However, Jim Kouri, a vice president with the 14,000-member National Association of Chiefs of Police sees things in a different light.

"With all the violence occurring due to courtroom injustices, such as "deadbeat dad" cases or domestic violence, there is fear among judges that they are in physical danger. If they can conduct a closed session with only court employees in the courtroom and the suspect in his jail cell participating in his trial by judge, the danger to the judge is reduced," said Kouri, a 30-year law enforcement and security veteran.


In direct violation of the US Constitution, the US Supreme Court recently ruled that you don't have to be given a jury trial if you face less than six months in prison. And if you have a dispute with the IRS, EPA or any of a dozen other regulatory agencies, your case will usually be heard by an administrative law judge employed by the same agency you are disputing. Judges routinely deny the traditional right of jurors to judge the law, as well as the facts of a case, and vote their conscience.

Thomas Jefferson considered the jury trial "the only anchor ever yet imagined by man, by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution.''

If Americans allow those in power to bypass trial by jury, that concept -- in fact, all of our Bill of Rights -- will be in danger of extinction.

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Rack 'em:

An alleged drunken motorist who brandished a pool cue while driving at a group of motorcyclists was hit by his own car after he attempted to approach the bikers on foot, authorities said.

Richard Brooks, 50, of Concord was pulled to safety by the motorcyclists Thursday after his car – which he left in reverse – knocked him into the highway, said Officer Scott Yox of the California Highway Patrol.

Brooks, who was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and driving under the influence, told authorities he was offended by skeletons some of the riders wore on their leather Harley-Davidson jackets and what he perceived as their attempts to appear tough.

“It was his impression that they thought they were better than him,” Yox said. “They were irritating to him, and he felt he needed to do something about it.”



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Study Finds Repeat DUI Offenders Have High Mental Illness Rates


ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study shows that
alcohol may not be the only problem for repeat drunk drivers. More than
half of DUI offenders also suffer from at least one mental illness in
addition to a drug or alcohol-use disorder. The study found almost 60
percent of those with two or more DUI convictions reported experiencing
major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder or
posttraumatic stress disorder over their lifetime.
The study consisted of people convicted of at least two DUI offenses in
the past 10 years, and 40 percent had three or more DUI arrests. The
majority of both men and women reported having at least one psychiatric
disorder, as well as alcohol- or drug-abuse or dependence. Women had higher
rates of depression than men and were more likely to suffer PTSD.
"People who deal with drug and alcohol abusers need to understand there
are often other disorders that need to be dealt with as well," said Sandra
Lapham, M.D., M.P.H., principal investigator of the study. "That's why we
need to screen repeat offenders for multiple disorders. The offender should
be viewed as a unique person with a unique set of issues. If they include
psychiatric problems, these should be treated along with drug and alcohol
issues."
Lapham is director of the PIRE Behavioral Health Research Center of the
Southwest in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She says the data suggests DUI
evaluations by the courts and treatment programs should include psychiatric
screening and assessments.
The study participants were part of a three-year program called Driving
Under the Influence of Intoxicants Intensive Supervision Program (DISP)
developed by Multnomah County Circuit Court in Portland, Oregon. The
volunteer program requires intensive probation, close monitoring and
built-in punishments and rewards, in exchange for reduced jail time.
"The results of this study should encourage the courts to develop a
more comprehensive approach to dealing with the hard-to-treat drinking
driver," says Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Eric J. Bloch.
"Assessing the mental health of a DUI offender will help us choose the
program that will reduce the chance of a re-offense."
The study published in the September edition of Journal of Studies on
Alcohol was funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism.
PIRE, or Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, is a national
nonprofit public health research institute, funded mostly by federal
science grants and contracts, with centers in eight U.S. cities. PIRE's
website, http://www.PIRE.org, offers original content about PIRE research
and programs. To stay informed about the latest research on public health
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Q. What is one of the best possible things you San Diego DUI drivers can do to help to stop San Diego DUI Police from making so many San Diego drunk driving arrests?



The San Diego DUI answer comes from our lucky friends across the ocean.



From the State where drink driving is considered a sport, comes a true
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Recently a routine Gardai patrol parked outside a local neighbourhood
tavern. Late in the evening the Garda noticed a man leaving the bar so
intoxicated that he could barely walk.



The man stumbled around the car park for a few minutes, with the Garda
quietly observing.



After what seemed an eternity and trying his keys on five vehicles, the man
managed to find his car which he fell into. He was there for a few minutes
as a number of other patrons left the bar and drove off.



Finally he started the car, switched the wipers on and off (it was a fine
dry night), flicked the indicators on, then off, tooted the horn and then
switched on the lights.



He moved the vehicle forward a few cm, reversed a little and then remained
stationary for a few more minutes as some more vehicles left.



At last he pulled out of the car park and started to drive slowly down the
road.



The Garda, having patiently waited all this time, now started up the patrol
car, put on the flashing lights, promptly pulled the man over and carried
out a Breathalyzer test.



To his amazement theBreathalyzer indicated no evidence of the man having
consumed alcohol at all!



Dumbfounded, the Garda said "I'll have to ask you to accompany me to the
Police station this Breathalyzer equipment must be broken."



"I doubt it," said the man, "tonight I'm the designated decoy".



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Underage Drinking

College and high school students-and even younger children-drink for numerous reasons: curiosity about alcohol; liking the taste of alcohol; rite of passage; peer pressure; to relieve tension and stress; relax; gain confidence; boredom; or just to get drunk on purpose for the so-called fun of it. According to the 2004 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National Findings ((Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [SAMHSA], U.S. Department of Health and Human Services), alcohol is the drug most commonly used by children and adolescents. Up to 81 percent of high school students have tried alcohol at some point in their lives, compared with 70 percent who have smoked cigarettes and 47 percent who have used marijuana.

The minimum legal drinking age (MLDA) is 21in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. But the mean age at which teenagers begin drinking is 15.6 years and each day approximately 7,000 children under the age of 16 take their first drink (SAMHSA). The 2003 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) reported that 27.8 percent of the adolescents interviewed had their first drink before the age of 13.

Teen Tipplers: America's Underage Drinking Epidemic, a report produced by Columbia University's National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA), revealed that nationwide, 40.6 percent of 9th graders, 49.7 percent of 10th graders, 50.9 percent of 11th graders, and 61.7 percent of 12th graders reported current use of alcohol. Children under the age of 21 drink 19.7 percent of the alcohol (mostly beer) consumed in the United States. And college students spend about $5.5 billion each year on alcohol, more than they spend on soft drinks, milk, juice, tea, coffee, and books combined.

The CASA report also stated that the annual costs to society of alcohol use and abuse are estimated conservatively at $184.6 billion. Of that, about 30 percent, or $53 billion, is the result of underage drinking. Early use of alcohol has its effects on young minds and bodies, just as it does on adults. CASA reports that alcohol damages young brains and other organs, interferes with mental and social development, and interrupts academic progress. Alcohol increases the chances of juvenile delinquency and crime, and it is a major factor contributing to the three leading causes of teen death: accidents, homicide, and suicide.

On college campuses, where 44 percent of students binge drink (five or more drinks in a row), alcohol is the number one substance of abuse implicated in date rape, sexual harassment, racial disturbances, drop outs, overdose deaths from alcohol poisoning, and suicides.

In spite of the MLDA of 21, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported in Traffic Safety Facts 2004: Young Drivers, that of the 3,620 drivers between the ages of 15 and 20 who died in vehicle crashes in 2004, 24 percent had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 grams per deciliter (g/dL) or higher. The .08 g/dL BAC is the level at which it is illegal to drive in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

How does it start?

Fueled by the reasons described in the first paragraph, underage drinking can start at home, at the home of friends, or at parties, sports events-in other words, in many places where young people gather to socialize. Often, older siblings, friends, or other adults buy the alcohol for them, or they use fake IDs. And, as reported in Reducing Underage Drinking: A Collective Responsibility (National Academies Press), studies of alcohol purchases across the nation reveal that 40 to 90 percent of retail outlets have sold alcohol to underage buyers (depending on the location and environmental context) without asking for identification.

Parental attitudes, also, can influence whether a minor will drink. Some adults excuse underage drinking as a rite of passage and many say that it is acceptable to give alcohol to their children in the privacy of their homes.

What can be done?

Responsibility begins with parents, of course, but schools, community groups, legislators, law enforcement personnel, and even teens themselves, can play a part in educating young people about alcohol and in changing attitudes about drinking. Dozens of resources are available to provide information about the problem of underage drinking and how to deal with, or prevent, it. An example is the COPS Office Problem Oriented Policing Guide on Underage Drinking that provides information on the role of police. The CASA report, referenced above, describes the problem, obstacles to, and strategies for, reducing underage drinking. The Alcohol Epidemiology Program at the University of Minnesota describes specific strategies that police, parents, civic groups, schools and colleges, and faith organization can follow to reduce youth access to alcohol. These and related resources are described in Guides and Reports, Links to Other Resources, and Training and Technical Assistance. [US Dept of Justice http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/Default.asp?Item=1695]

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Protecting your green card is vital during this period of American history.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is under severe political, and public pressure to strictly enforce any violations of lawful permanent resident status (green card). Violations of the rules may result in the loss of green card status.

Green card holders do not have the same rights as U.S. citizens in criminal legal matters and freedom of residency. In matters involving the law, any felony and some misdemeanor convictions can result in the loss of a green card. Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs (DUI) could result in removal proceedings in an immigration court (especially if a child is in the vehicle or an injury occurs). Multiple drunk driving arrests, without injuries involved, can also result in removal proceedings by the DHS. Presenting a false identification to a police officer or other public official can also initiate an attempt by the government to take away someone’s green card.

A person who has a green card really cannot afford any problems with law enforcement authorities with the exception of minor, misdemeanor traffic tickets. In this day in age, many people are finding out the hard way, that even past brushes with the law will result in removal proceedings. It is now quite common for people with green cards to be stopped at immigration when returning to the U.S. because of a past arrest or conviction. The US VISIT requirements will soon require all green card holders to be electronically fingerprinted when re-entering the U.S. to check their identification and compare their fingerprints against any previous arrests.

Green card immigrants are also checked for residency in the U.S. It is important to inform the DHS through the immigration service each time you change your place of residency. This is a something that people often forget to do. If you move, you are required to file a form (called AR-11) and send it to the immigration service in London, Kentucky. Presently, the DHS is not attempting to remove people who forget to do this, but this could happen in the future. That is why you should give them your change of address now, before it becomes a major issue.

People who leave the U.S. for more than six months are also subject to increased questioning about their length of departure from the U.S. upon re-entering. Green card holders are required to maintain continuous residence in the country in order to maintain their status as permanent residents.

The question is this. Have they relinquished their residency, or broken their continuous residency by being away from the U.S. for more than six months? If you are away for more than six months, you will need to give the reason that your were gone for such a long time. A family member’s illness or extended schooling would most likely be judged as reasonable reasons by immigration, but you should have some documentary evidence of the facts. If you are out of the country for a year or more, you will automatically lose your green card as a matter of law. A one-year absence from the U.S. is deemed as evidence that you have given up your permanent residence. If this happens, then you would have to start all over. A sponsor would have to file a new petition on your behalf and wait for the required priority dates.

There are some exceptions to this. You would need to go to the U.S. embassy and prove unusual circumstances that kept you from returning to your residency in the U.S. Allowable exceptions are few and the reasons would have to be extraordinary for the embassy to grant an exception and give you entry papers to the U.S. Attempting to enter the U.S. after a one year absence will not be possible unless the embassy allows it.

Students going to school abroad will be allowed to return if they go to the embassy when they start school and receive special permission in advance to study and stay outside the U.S. for more than a year because they are in school.

Attorney Glenn Rose was born in Manila and came to the U.S. when he was six years old. He is a naturalized citizen. His office is located in downtown San Francisco at 580 California St. He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and American Bar Association. He is experienced in securing green cards for people and is also experienced practicing before immigration courts. His web site is: www.immigrationlawattorney.com


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California to go hands-free in the car
Cellphones

Banning phone use while driving is all the rage these days -- despite evidence suggesting it doesn't help -- and now California's the latest to join the bandwagon. The law, which goes into effect January 1, 2008, requires the use of a hands-free device when chatting behind the wheel, lest some Erik Estrada type pulls you over and slaps you with a $20 fine. Repeat offenders get their fine upped to $50, but apparently has no adverse effect on the driver's insurance premium; we suspect a sizable number of Californians are going to view an occasional $50 chat with a CHiP as more of a price of doing business than a deterrent (but then again, maybe that's the idea). And no, being parked in LA traffic won't count as an exemption.

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SAN DIEGO - Authorities are seeking drunk driving charges against Steve Foley, the Chargers linebacker who was shot and seriously wounded by an off-duty police officer earlier this month.

Investigators have recommended that prosecutors charge Foley with misdemeanor DUI, the San Diego County District Attorney's office confirmed Wednesday. Charges have not been filed.

Foley's blood alcohol level was not disclosed, but the San Diego County Sheriff's Department said it exceeded the legal limit.

Foley was shot three times - twice in the back of the left leg and once on the outside of the left thigh - by an off-duty Coronado police officer Sept. 3 near his home. Sheriff's officials said the officer followed Foley's car on suspicion that the driver was drunk.

Foley got out of the car and began walking toward the officer, who said he was armed and fired a warning shot, according to a sheriff's department report. The officer shot Foley after the linebacker reached into his pants with his right hand.

The officer, Aaron Mansker, has been placed on paid administrative leave. Foley was hospitalized in fair condition and will miss the season.

His agent, David Levine, did not immediately return a phone message Wednesday.

The shooting was Foley's second run-in with authorities in 4 1/2 months. He was arrested April 21 for investigation of resisting arrest after police said he scuffled with officers. He also was booked for investigation of battery on a police officer and public drunkenness.

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SAN DIEGO – A San Bernardino County man was under arrest Tuesday on suspicion of crashing an SUV while drunk on Interstate 5 near Oceanside, leaving an 18-year-old passenger dead and injuring two others.
Greg Maynard, 30, remained hospitalized Tuesday afternoon with injuries he suffered in Monday night's crash, which killed fellow Rancho Cucamonga resident Mary Lu Vasquez.

Maynard allegedly was speeding to the north about 9 p.m. when he lost control of the 2001 Lincoln Navigator he was driving just south of Basilone Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The vehicle swerved to the right off the roadway and overturned on an embankment, rolling over several times and ejecting Maynard and Vasquez, CHP public affairs Officer Tom Kerns said. Vasquez died at the scene.

Two other 18-year-old passengers, Lisa Moreno of Pomona and John Zarragoazon of Rancho Cucamonga, suffered serious injuries.

Medics took them to a Mission Viejo hospital along with Maynard, who was admitted and later arrested on suspicion of felony drunken driving and vehicular manslaughter.

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