-Editorial Imperial County District Attorney George Marquez announced a new crackdown on cases involving people who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, which are on the rise in Imperial County. Also on the rise are the number of DUI-related crashes causing injury or death. To combat this growing …
November, 2023
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12 November
Imperial County D.A.’s Office Launches Initiative to Prevent Mass Victimization Incidents
-Editorial In light of the recent mass casualty event in Maine and the ongoing spree of mass shootings across the nation, the District Attorney’s Office is adopting a new initiative county-wide in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies to identify and intervene in situations where people report individuals who exhibit …
October, 2023
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30 October
Understanding the Relationship Between School Bullying and the Cultivation of Hate
-Editorial Bullying in school seems almost an inevitable part of coming of age. Youth who are victims of bullying or have bullied others are often hesitant to share their experiences and seek help in healing. But the impact of bullying can last for years, even decades. At a time when …
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30 October
Legal Advice Available for Undocumented Students in California
-Editorial As the decade-long legal battle over the DREAM Act and legal protection for California’s undocumented population continues, Find Your Ally (findyourally.com) offers legal lifelines for some 50,000-70,000 undocumented community college students. Find Your Ally –offered through the Higher Education Legal Services Project – is an unprecedented state-funded effort to …
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25 October
Mock Trial Program Ignites Imperial County’s Next Generation of Fearless Lawyers and Judges
-Editorial In a move to promote legal education, the first-ever Mock Trial Boot Camp is paving the way for a new generation of lawyers who will one day become the next community leaders. The Imperial County Superior Court, in collaboration with the Imperial County Office of Education, hosted a training …
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21 October
Superheroes Spread Joy and Empowerment at Womanhaven Event Against Domestic Violence
-Editorial In a world full of darkness, a superhero emerged to bring hope and courage to those affected by domestic violence. Batman, Wonder Woman, Spiderman, and his team of super friends made an appearance at a Womanhaven event on Oct. 21 spreading joy and inspiring change during Domestic Violence Awareness …
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6 October
Imperial County’s Legal Community Unites for a Night of Camaraderie
-Editorial In a heartwarming display of unity and fellowship, lawyers, judges, and esteemed elected officials from Imperial County recently came together for a memorable evening of networking and celebration. Organized by the Imperial County Lawyers Association, the mixer served as an opportunity for legal professionals to strengthen bonds and create …
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4 October
Entrepreneurship and Technology
By: Jaime Israel Dávila Gómez, Attorney. In the last 10 years, technology-based entrepreneurship has been on the rise, especially those related to providing services through software. However, many of these projects overlook or relegate a fundamental aspect: the legal dimension. Most entrepreneurs, and particularly those discussed in this article, encounter …
September, 2023
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22 September
Imperial County District Attorney Launches Prosecutor/Police Immersion Program
-Editorial The District Attorney is delighted to announce the commencement of the Prosecutor/Police Immersion Program (PPI). On August 1st, District Attorney George Marquez initiated a pilot program in collaboration with Brawley Police Chief Jimmy Duran, assigning a prosecutor to the Brawley Police Station. The Prosecutor/Police Immersion Program (PPI) primarily aims …
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16 September
USCIS to Celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day by Welcoming More Than 6,900 New Citizens
-Editorial U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day by welcoming more than 6,900 new citizens in over 130 naturalization ceremonies across the nation between Sept. 17 and Sept. 22. “USCIS will continue to work in communities to raise awareness about citizenship in line with our …
