Supreme Court Rules Warrantless Blood Draw of Unconscious Person is Constitutional
The United States Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, ruled this morning that law enforcement are not required to obtain a search warrant to perform a blood draw from an unconscious person suspect of DUI. The Court stated that the “exigent circumstances doctrine generally permits blood test without a warrant.” The case involved a man […]
Attorney Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Trafficking Charges
According to the U.S. Attorney, Jackie Ferrari, a Downey-based attorney, pleaded guilty yesterday to one count of federal distribution of more than 1,000 oxycodone pills. According to court documents, Ferrari was arrested after a sting operation where she sold 50 oxycodone pills to an undercover agent for $1,200. The investigation sparked after a woman died […]
