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In 2010, an Orange County man was convicted for a gang murder and sentenced to life in prison. According to a recent news report in the Los Angeles Times, Orange County prosecutors have agreed to vacate that conviction because they say crucial evidence was not provided to the defense at the time. The defendant will now…

A 43-year-old Huntington Beach woman who pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $750,000 from her employers has been sentenced to eight years in state prison. According to a news report in The Huntington Beach Independent, the woman was a part-time bookkeeper who embezzled $171,000 from an Irvine-based company and $578,000 from a Huntington Beach-based company by…

A 37-year-old Anaheim man has been taken into custody after another man was found dead in his own apartment. According to a CBS news report, the roommates of the victim found him in their apartment in the 1300 block of North Harbor Boulevard in Santa Ana. Officials have not released any information that connects the Anaheim man…

Two Orange County men face multiple wire fraud charges after allegedly defrauding investors out of at least $3.5 million. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, they allegedly targeted wealthy investors between June 2009 and March 2014 in Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside Counties. Officials say the men used investments in Euro Bank Trust Corp.,…

A 27-year-old Anaheim man will face 22 years of prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, he entered a guilty plea in connection with an incident that occurred off Zeyn Street in Anaheim the night of August 29, 2012. Officials say a 39-year-old man was in a…

Orange County is home to some of the most beautiful and scenic bike trails around. And with spring in full bloom, the paths are sure to be even more inviting. Whether you are a novice or lifelong cyclist, these routes are not to be missed. Aliso & Wood Canyons Regional Park Perfect for riders of…

All types of fraud involving credit cards or debit cards can result in serious criminal charges. If you have been charged with credit card fraud in Orange County, the prosecution must prove that you intended to deceive the alleged victim. Here are a few examples of credit card fraud: Using a stolen credit card or debit card to…

The Orange County District Attorney has filed murder charges against the 32-year-old driver of a Toyota 4Runner SUV who officials say struck and killed a 29-year-old man and his dog. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the incident that occurred on March 19 also left the victim’s fiancée injured. The driver now…

An Orange County jury has made a decision regarding the fate of a man who has been convicted of fatally shooting two people in February 2009. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the jury has handed down the death sentence to the 42-year-old Garden Grove man, who was convicted of killing a…

A 52-year-old Mission Viejo woman has been arrested and charged with defrauding the Orange County Social Services Agency of nearly $150,000. According to a news report by The Orange County Breeze, she faces one felony count each for medical insurance fraud and misappropriation of public funds, with sentencing enhancements for aggravated white collar crime over $100,000,…