Man Arrested in Connection with Series of Fires

Wed 9th January, 2019 Criminal Law

A transient man was arrested on Thursday by Santa Monica police on suspicion of arson for allegedly lighting a trash can fire, and he is a suspect in two other recent arson fires in the area. Joseph Brent Burchett, 57, is a homeless man originally from Kentucky. He is accused of setting […]

Celebrity Couple Uses Mediation to Settle Divorce Issues

Sat 10th November, 2018 Family Law

Celebrity couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have settled their divorce issues using a mediator. The couple split in 2015 after 10 years of marriage but did not file for divorce until April 2017. Last month, the couple filed a petition requesting a fast-tracked divorce process, utilizing a mediator to resolve […]

Actor Charged with DUI with Son in Lap

Sat 10th November, 2018 Criminal Law

Actor Marion “Pooch” Hall was arrested and charged with felony and misdemeanor counts for driving under the influence (DUI) with his 2-year-old son in his lap while behind the wheel. He was charged with one felony count of child abuse as well as two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence of […]