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September 8, 2016–Los Angeles, California–USC Trojans play Utah State Saturday, September 10, 2016 in their first home game of the season. Tune in at 11AM PT and hear the USC team play their first game of the season at the L.A. Coliseum.

1.800.NoCuffs is a proud sponsor of the USC Radio Broadcast on ESPN LA 710, ready to kickoff this weekend. USC goes up against USU, Utah State, this weekend. Listen to the USC vs. Utah State game preview via ESPN.com here.

Tune in to ESPN LA 710 to listen to the live broadcast week after week and join in the conversation online using hashtag #FightOn! Click here or visit espnla.com. ESPN Los Angeles carries the So Cal sporting events you want to hear including broadcasts about Rams, Lakers, Clippers, Dodgers, Angels, USC (FB), UCLA (FB), Kings, Ducks, and more!

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USC FIRST HOME GAME

Tickets are still available for the first home game. USC plays Utah State at the L.A. Coliseum at 11:00AM PT. You can purchase game tickets here.

WEEK BY WEEK SCHEDULE

  • Week Two

September 10th
09/10/16 vs. Utah State L.A. Coliseum 11:00 a.m. PT
TV: PAC-12 NETWORK

  • Week Three

September 17th
09/17/16 at Stanford Palo Alto, Calif. 5:00 p.m. PT
TV: ABC

  • Week Four

September 23rd
09/23/16 at Utah Salt Lake City, Utah 7:00 p.m. MT
TV: FS1, FOX DEPORTES

  • Week Five

October 1st
10/01/16 vs. State Arizona State L.A. Coliseum TBA

  • Week Six

October 8th
10/08/16 vs. Colorado L.A. Coliseum TBA

  • Week Seven

October 15th
10/15/16 at Arizona Tucson, Ariz. TBA

  • Week Eight

October 27th
10/27/16 vs. California L.A. Coliseum 7:30 p.m. PT
TV: ESPN

  • Week Nine

November 5th
11/05/16 vs. Oregon L.A. Coliseum TBA

  • Week Ten

November 12th
11/12/16 at Washington Seattle, Wash. TBA

  • Week Eleven

November 19th
11/19/16 at UCLA Pasadena, Calif. TBA

  • Week Twelve

November 26th
11/26/16 vs. Notre Dame L.A. Coliseum TBA

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Paralympics Athlete Swimmer Jessica Long is an Inspiration, by Darren Kavinoky

Paralympics Athlete Swimmer Jessica Long is an Inspiration

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Paralympics Athlete Swimmer Jessica Long is an Inspiration

A MESSAGE FROM DARREN KAVINOKY

The 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio are about to begin. I am in awe of the spirit and achievements of athletes like swimmer Jessica Long. As the most decorated athlete with 17 Paralympic medals, Jessica Long’s story is one of triumph.

She was born in Siberia and adopted from an orphanage in Russia to be raised in Baltimore Maryland. Jessica was born with a condition called fibular hemimelia and, as a result, she was missing important bones in her ankles and feet.

At 18 months of age, the lower parts of her legs were amputated in order for prosthetics to be put in place. She began swimming at the age of 10 and competed in her first Paralympic Games in 2004.

Jessica is an inspiration to all of us and proof that it isn’t where you begin in life, it’s where you end up that matters.

You don’t have to be better than anybody else, you just have to be better than you were yesterday.

I will be rooting for Jessica at the 2016 Paralympic Games and all of the incredible athletes ready to pour their hearts out in Rio.

Go Team USA!

Paralympics Athlete Swimmer Jessica Long is an Inspiration, by Darren Kavinoky
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College drinking contributes to over 1,800 student deaths annually

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College drinking–which can include binge drinking–contributes to over 1,800 student deaths annually. And that is not all. According to NIAAA, the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism , statistics also show that the aftermath effects of college drinking, (on students ages 18-24), lead to 696,000 assaults and 97,000 incidences of rape or sexual assault (also known as sexual battery) every year.

How popular is binge drinking and underage binge drinking?

Underage Drinking Prevalence in the United States | HealthGrove

The NIAAA encourages parents to get involved early and get the conversation started. If you are sending or have sent your child off to college, here are five things parents can do to help protect their college age kids who may be exposed to alcohol for the first time at college. Via http://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/

  • 1. Talking with students about the dangers of harmful and underage college
    drinking–such as the penalties for underage drinking, and how alcohol
    use can lead to date rape, violence, and academic failure.
  • 2. Reaching out periodically and keeping the lines of communication open,
    while staying alert for possible alcohol-related problems.
  • 3. Reminding students to feel free to reach out to them to share
    information about their daily activities, and to ask for help if needed.
  • 4. Learning about the school’s alcohol prevention and emergency
    intervention efforts.
  • 5. Making sure students know signs of alcohol overdose or an
    alcohol-related problem, and how to help.

Sexual Assault at Colleges and Universities in 2014

Sexual Assault at Colleges and Universities in 2014 | StartClass

September turns the spotlight on addiction. It is National Recovery Month. Every year, during the month of September, Every September, “SAMHSA sponsors Recovery Month to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate the people who recover.” Find more information at https://recoverymonth.gov/.

If you want to speak to someone who can help if you or a loved one has a problem with addiction, please visit Intervention Partners http://interventionpartners.com/.

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September 2, 2016–Los Angeles, California–It’s almost kickoff time! Who will you be rooting for when the whistle blows and the game begins?

1.800.NoCuffs is a proud sponsor of the USC Radio Broadcast on ESPN LA 710, ready to kickoff this weekend. USC goes up against the Crimson Tide on Saturday, September 3rd, 2016. Listen to the USC vs. Alabama game preview via ESPN.com here.

Tune in to ESPN LA 710 to hear the live broadcast as the So Cal team goes up against tough rivals week after week! Click here or visit espnla.com. ESPN Los Angeles carries the So Cal sporting events you want to hear including broadcasts about Rams, Lakers, Clippers, Dodgers, Angels, USC (FB), UCLA (FB), Kings, Ducks, and more!

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  • Week One

09/03/16 vs. Alabama Arlington, Tex. 7:00 p.m. CT
TV: ABC

USC FIRST HOME GAME

Tickets are still available for the first home game. USC plays Utah State at the L.A. Coliseum at 11:00AM PT. You can purchase game tickets here.

WEEK BY WEEK SCHEDULE

  • Week Two

September 10th
09/10/16 vs. Utah State L.A. Coliseum 11:00 a.m. PT
TV: PAC-12 NETWORK

  • Week Three

September 17th
09/17/16 at Stanford Palo Alto, Calif. 5:00 p.m. PT
TV: ABC

  • Week Four

September 23rd
09/23/16 at Utah Salt Lake City, Utah 7:00 p.m. MT
TV: FS1, FOX DEPORTES

  • Week Five

October 1st
10/01/16 vs. State Arizona State L.A. Coliseum TBA

  • Week Six

October 8th
10/08/16 vs. Colorado L.A. Coliseum TBA

  • Week Seven

October 15th
10/15/16 at Arizona Tucson, Ariz. TBA

  • Week Eight

October 27th
10/27/16 vs. California L.A. Coliseum 7:30 p.m. PT
TV: ESPN

  • Week Nine

November 5th
11/05/16 vs. Oregon L.A. Coliseum TBA

  • Week Ten

November 12th
11/12/16 at Washington Seattle, Wash. TBA

  • Week Eleven

November 19th
11/19/16 at UCLA Pasadena, Calif. TBA

  • Week Twelve

November 26th
11/26/16 vs. Notre Dame L.A. Coliseum TBA

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Invite to 2016 Get Lucky for Lupus LA

Party at Get Lucky For Lupus LA Celebrity Poker Tournament

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Ready to party at Get Lucky For Lupus LA celebrity poker tournament? Play cards with the stars and mingle with celebs all for a great cause!

GET LUCKY FOR LUPUS LA

Wednesday, September 21st at Avalon Hollywood, Get Lucky for Lupus LA hosts their annual celebrity poker tournament and party. This year’s event is sponsored by Avalon Hollywood, Fenix Cosmetics, and Tito’s Handmade Vodka. The night includes poker, food, drinks and music. Friends of Lupus LA will be out to support the red carpet event.

Lupus LA Celebrity Poker Tournament

The event will honor Band From TV, James Denton “Desperate Housewives,” Scott Grimes “E.R.,” Greg Grunberg “Heroes,” Bob Guiney “The Bachelor,” Eddie Matos “Finding Carter,” Adrian Pasdar “Heroes,” and Jesse Spencer “House M.D.”

 

Charity event details

WHO: Get Lucky For Lupus LA
WHAT: Poker Tournament + Party
WHEN: Wednesday, September 21, 2016 – 6:30 PM doors, 7:30 PM award presentation, 8:00 PM celebrity poker tournament being
WHERE: Avalon Hollywood – 1735 Vine Street, Los Angeles
AGE: 21 and over
TICKETS: http://lupusla.org/event/get-lucky-for-lupus-la-celebrity-poker-tournament-party/
FOR MORE INFORMATION: 310-657-5667

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Via LupusLa.org:

“Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system cannot tell the difference between sick infected cells (viruses, bacteria, germs) and healthy ones. Normally our immune system produces proteins called antibodies that protect the body from these unhealthy cells. However, with lupus, the body gets confused and sometimes attacks the wrong cell.

This means that the body is attacking itself, killing both good and bad cells. Lupus can affect any part of the body, including the skin and major organs, and can cause inflammation, pain, and damage in various parts of the body.” [Retrieved via http://lupusla.org/about-lupus/]

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Back to School Playlist: So Good it's Criminal

Back to School Playlist: So Good it’s Criminal

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We know what you are thinking…it’s too early for a back to school playlist. We feel the same way, and wish it weren’t so but alas it is time to start shopping for school supplies, pack up the posters, move back to school, and gear up for fall football. So go ahead and embrace it. Stick your earphones in and get motivated with a back to school playlist that’s so good, it’s criminal.

This 45-song playlist will help make the long drive back to campus fly by. That doesn’t mean you can ignore posted speed limits, friends. Obey the law and don’t get arrested for reckless driving! We know good music can inspire one to get lost in thought, stay focussed on the road!

Relive your summer of fun before the next school year and maybe snag a couple new hits from the list. Listen below for 2 hours and 42 minutes of summer reminiscing to say buh-bye to summer and hello to the next semester!

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Back to School Playlist

Listen to new music including:

  • Lost & Found by Betsy
  • Cold Water (feat. Justin Bieber & MO)
  • One Dance by Drake, Wizkid, Kyla
  • Heathens by Twenty One Pilots
  • This Is What You Came For by Calvin Harris, Rihanna
  • Too Good by Drake and Rihanna
  • Don’t Let Me Down by The Chainsmokers and Daya
  • Cheap Thrills by Sia
  • Let Me Love You by DJ Snake and Justin Bieber
  • Into You by Ariana Grande
  • Sucker For Pain by Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, Imagine Dragons, Ty Dolla Sign, Logic and X Ambassadors
  • Needed Me by Rihanna
  • I Took A Pill In Ibiza by Mike Posner
  • Capsize by Frenship, Emily Warren
  • Light It Up (feat. Nyla & Fuse ODG) [Remix] Nyla, Fuse Odg
  • Ain’t Your Mama by Jennifer Lopez
  • Photograph by Ed Sheeran
  • Gangsta by Kehlani
  • Pop Style by Drake
  • Hymn For The Weekend by Coldplay
  • LUV by Tory Lanez
  • Into You by Ariana Grande
  • Kill Em With Kindness by Selena Gomez
  • Toothbrush by DNCE
  • Close by Nick Jonas, Tove Lo
  • Dangerous Woman by Ariana Grande
  • Hold Me Down by Halsey
  • The Fighter by Keith Urban Carrie Underwood
  • Headlines by Drake
  • Ride by Twenty One Pilots
  • Nothing is Promised by Mike WiLL Made-It, Rihanna
  • Don’t Mind by Kent Jones
  • Gold by Kiiara
  • Cool Girl by Tove Lo
  • Body Say by Demi Lovato
  • Wherever I Go by OneRepublic
  • Final Song by MO
  • Kiss the Sky by Jason Derulo
  • Downtown (featuring Melle Mel, Grandmaster Caz, Kool Moe Dee, Eric Nally) by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
  • Waiting For Love by Avicii
  • Ayo Technology by 50 Cent, Justin Timberlake
  • Dang! (feat. Anderson Paak) Mac Miller, Anderson Paak
  • Right Hand by Drake
  • I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me) by JAY Z
  • My Own Worst Enemy by Lit

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What Happens When You Get a DUI in California?

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When you get a DUI in California, it can be a scary and daunting process. DUI attorney and founder of 1800NoCuffs, Darren Kavinoky, brings you accurate and informative answers to your most-asked music festival DUI-related legal questions.

Music Festival Fun & Caution 

Palm Springs is getting ready for the next three weekends of the Coachella Music and Arts Festival. For two weekends in a row, the Indio Invasion will take over the Inland Empire. When they’re done, Stagecoach country music festival begins.  It’s going to be crazy fun, so make sure you plan ahead to be safe. Be sure to check out this 10 Coachella Essentials and Survival Guide Playlist and watch Darren Kavinoky’s Legal Minute below.

If you encounter legal problems while in the Inland Empire, call 1800NoCuffs.  We have attorneys on hand to answer your calls and walk you through your individual situation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  We stay awake to help you, so you can rest easy.

Music Festival Legal Minute 

In this episode, Darren Kavinoky answers four important DUI-related questions. Watch the Music Festival Legal Minute on YouTube for information and legal advice by Darren Kavinoky. In this episode, he’s dressed and ready to go in desert-friendly music festival garb.

DUI in California: This Legal Minute Answers…

1. What happens when you get a DUI in California?
2. How long does a DUI stay on your record?
3. What to do when you get a DUI in California?
4. How many points is a DUI In California?

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Cleveland Police Officer Acquitted – Where Was the Jury?

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Officer Michael Brelo, a Cleveland Police Officer, was acquitted on charges of voluntary man slaughter. He stood trial for his role in the death of an unarmed couple in Cleveland, Ohio back in November of 2012.

The, nationally-covered case out of Cleveland, Ohio, involves the death two African American individuals and the Cleveland police force. Officer Brelo went before a court to determine whether his decisions resulted in the deaths of two suspects. These suspects were later found to have been unarmed.

The Background

The case began on November 29, 2012, when police tried pulling over a Chevy Malibu for a turning signal violation. The driver, 43-year old Timothy Russell and his passenger, 30-year old Melissa Williams were both in the car.

Russell tried getting away from the officer and the car backfired.  Thinking the backfire was the sound of gun shots, officers pursued with force. Almost 62 police cars across the city of Cleveland followed in pursuit of Russell and Williams.

The chase ended just before 11pm, in the staff parking lot of Heritage Middle School, in East Cleveland, when the police penned the car in the lot. There, 13 officers opened fire, shooting at least 137 rounds into the vehicle. Officer Michael Brelo, a seven-year veteran, faced charges for jumping onto the hood of the car, and continuing to shoot 15 rounds into the vehicle. Prosecutors claimed that by this time, the threat was over. However, Brelo was the only one to continue shooting.

The Verdict – Not Guilty

On Saturday, May 23, the ruling came back, acquitting Officer Brelo of voluntary manslaughter and felonious assault charges. Many have been quick to jump on the court’s decision as a miscarriage of justice, and Cleveland has been the site of rioting since the verdict came down. However, there are several elements of the court’s decision that need to be fully fanned out to be understood completely.

Judge and No Jury

One thing that needs to be understood is why it was a judge making the decision, and not a jury.

Defendants in many criminal trials have a right to a jury. However, the defendant does not have to exercise this right. Defendants can choose to waive their right to trial by jury, and go for a bench trial. Bench trials don’t have a jury in the courtroom; there’s only a judge. The judge takes over the role of the jury. This means the judge now determines fact from fiction in addition to his or her typical role as a referee.

In this case, it was probably a wise move by the defendant  and his defense attorneys to waive his right to a jury trial. The Cleveland Police Officer’s actions were aggressive and, particularly in light of recent police conduct in Ferguson and Baltimore, likely to be unpopular. Jurors would be much more likely to weigh these factors into their decision of whether Officer Brelo was guilty, or not, whereas a judge would be more likely to ignore these perceptions of law enforcement, and focus solely on Officer Brelo’s conduct.

Keeping You Informed

In our next blog post, we’ll discuss the judge’s ruling that acquitted Officer Brelo of his charges. Judge John P. O’Donnell spent almost an hour explaining his decision before the court, in great detail, providing a rare glimpse into a judge’s mind in determining exactly what happened in a complex situation.

While this case happened outside the California border, it sheds light on court proceedings in criminal trials everywhere.

The Kavinoky Law Firm is proud to employ the best DUI Attorneys in Los Angeles. Our firm and attorneys pay close attention to each trial. The outcome and lessons from the Cleveland Police Officer’s trial are applicable to our clients.

Another NFL Player Domestic Violence Arrest

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Sadly, it comes as no huge surprise another NFL football player was arrested for domestic violence.  For some time now, domestic violence has been an increasing problem for the National Football League (NFL). Many advocates to reduce the amount of violence claim the professional football teams are not doing enough to penalize players accused of violence off the field.

Due to this pressure, and significant amount of publicity with violent crime and the NFL, the National Football League recently updated their personal conduct policy to try and address some of the criticism. However, domestic violence by players continues to plague the sport today.

Ray McDonald Dropped from the Bears

The Chicago Bears released Ray McDonald after arresting him on domestic violence charges in Santa Clara, California. McDonald was a major part of the Bears defense strategy for the season, but after this arrest, they chose to let him go.

Police arrested the 30-year-old defensive end after he allegedly assaulted a woman inside his apartment. The incident took place sometime before 4 a.m. on a Monday morning. According to police reports, McDonald allegedly broke down a bedroom door to get to his former fiancée and their infant child.  when the police arrived, McDonald was not on the scene.

The Santa Clara police department issued McDonald a restraining order for the protection of his fiancée and child.

However, on Wednesday, police arrested McDonald for a second time in a week for violating the restraining order.

Santa Clara detectives found him in a Togo’s sandwich shop in Santa Clara and booked him in a San Jose jail. He reportedly made bail, for $5,000. According to his attorney, they did not know about the restraining order.

A History of “Poor Decision Making”

This wasn’t the first time the defensive lineman was in trouble with the law. This was his third arrest in 9 months. In August 2014, police arrested McDonald on suspicion of domestic violence. In December of the same year, he was arrested for alleged sexual assault. McDonald defended the sexual assault claims as being consensual and filed a defamation suit. Although the victim did not file criminal charges, the 49ers dropped him from the team, citing “a pattern of poor decision-making.”

Then, the Bears picked him up. Despite his past arrests, based on a solid conversation, the team trusted he would behave. This did not happen. According to the team General Manager, Ryan Pace:

Bears Tweet 1Bears Tweet 2

Revised Personal Conduct Policy

In late 2014, the NFL teams introduced a revised Personal Conduct Policy. Aimed at addressing domestic violence and sexual assault, the NFL put their heads together to bring about new order . The hope is this new policy will increase accountability and decrease criminal acts. The policy includes funding for counseling of victims as well as violators as well as provides guidelines for independent investigative procedures.

Unfortunately, even with increased penalties, NFL players continue to break the law. The San Diego Union-Tribune keeps a running tally of arrests and citations involving NFL players. There are exactly 38 recorded arrests for crimes more harmful than a speeding ticket in 2015 alone.

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California DUI Laws versus Other States – Comparisons

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Not all states carry laws as tough as California DUI laws. However, California is not the most strict.

Anyone unfortunate enough to face a conviction of driving under the influence in California is familiar with the harsh the penalties. A first-time DUI in L.A. can mean up to 6 months in jail, fines of up to $1,000 or more, probation, a drug or alcohol education program, an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in your car, and expensive higher insurance premiums. You may think California ranks near the top of U.S. states when it comes to DUI penalties, but according to a recent study, California falls somewhere in the middle.

DUI Rankings for All 50 States

Wallet Hub did a survey of DUI laws in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., ranking states from harshest to most lenient. They considered a number of factors in their analysis, including:

  • minimum jail time for a first offense DUI;
  • number of DUIs before it is considered a felony;
  • look-back period in counting DUIs;
  • higher BAC penalties;
  • fines and fees;
  • enhanced penalties for child endangerment;
  • mandatory IID installation;
  • administrative license suspension period;
  • alcohol and drug abuse treatment programs;
  • impounding vehicles after a DUI;
  • use of sobriety checkpoints; and
  • increased insurance rates.
Source: WalletHub

Who Came Out on Top

California DUI laws are not as intense as other states. Neighboring Arizona had the strictest DUI laws, with a minimum 10-day jail sentence even for a first offense. Coming down much softer on DUIs are the District of Columbia and South Dakota, where even a second DUI carries no minimum jail sentence.

California ranked 34th when it came to strict DUI laws. However, it is not clear whether the survey included the limited use of mandatory IID installation after a first offense DUI. California is testing mandatory IIDs as a pilot program in four counties: Alameda, Los Angeles; Tulare and Sacramento. Lawmakers are considering taking the program statewide.

Understandably, states are following the trend of enacting even stricter laws aimed at drunk driving. Starting July 1st, a new IID law went into effect in Connecticut. Now all first offense DUI convictions require an IID in their car, whereas before it was only for repeat offenders. Now, about half of all states have an IID requirement for a first-time DUI.

A Wisconsin lawmaker proposed a new law. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), the law closes a loophole in the state’s IID requirements. Consequently, it creates a type of license where violating IID requirements is a criminal offense, rather than just a citation. Wisconsin requires IIDs for repeat drunk drivers, those who refuse a chemical test, and for first-time offenders with a BAC of 0.15% or higher.

Washington state is considering strengthening their DUI laws as well. In most states, a third or fourth DUI within the specified look-back period is considered a felony. In Washington, repeat offenders wait until their fifth DUI before they face a felony charge. Due to this, State Senators have introduced a bill that would lower the felony DUI number to the 4th DUI.

Alternative Punishments for DUI

While some state lawmakers, advocates, and groups such as MADD fight for stricter DUI penalties, others are moving towards more preventative measures. California DUI laws now include increasing the use of IIDs after a DUI conviction. This prevents a driver from taking to the road if they don’t blow a clean breath. California may make this move to bring the mandatory IID program to the rest of the state if the pilot program succeeds.

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