Recently, the California Office of Traffic Safety has awarded a grant of $280,000 to the Santa Barbara Police Department to help...

When Halloween comes around, you can bet that the populations of college cities may grow exponentially. This year, Halloween lands on...

When a police officer pulls you over on suspicion of drunk driving, one of the first questions they are going to...

Four individuals - including two UC Santa Barbara students and two alleged attackers - were taken to an area hospital following...

This past weekend was the annual Spring Break party known as Deltopia. Held in Isla Vista, Deltopia has become an expected...

In a much anticipated announcement last week, California officials announced that they would end enforcement of a component of a strict...

Newly released statistics from the Santa Barbara Police Department show a significant drop in crime last year. According to the Deputy...

Super Bowl Sunday is the most-watched sporting event of the year. Even for those who aren't necessarily sports fans, the NFL...

While marijuana is legal for medical use in California, it is still prone to the same restrictions as other prescription medication....

Anyone that has been charged with a crime may find themselves facing either state or federal charges. State crimes are the...

When you have been arrested and charged with a crime, finding the best criminal defense lawyer is imperative. On top of...

What should I do when meeting my lawyer?The first time you meet with your criminal attorney,...

Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs has become one of the most common criminal offenses. Because law...

California Penal Code Section 646.9 details the crime of stalking; "Any person who willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follows or harasses another...

6 dead, 13 injured, including the suspect Elliot Rodger. This is the scene that unfolded in Isla Vista Memorial Day Weekend....

"Rape," as defined by California Penal Code Section 261, "is an act of sexual intercourse accomplished with a person not...