News & Editorials from Merlin

   I just got back from amy trip to Houston, texas but have some more legal related news to inform you about……According to reports a woman who has been identified as Mary Elaine Bradford was arrested inside the home of Alan Nakamura.

   The police were responding to a burglary that was in progress at 10973 Bellaire Way and what they found was the body of Alan Nakamura in an upstairs hallway. Nakamura had been shot in the head and fatally wounded.

   At the time of this discovery the police also found Mary Elaine Bradford in the home of Nakamura. Bradford who also resides in the home was taken into custody while the police investigate the possibility of charging her with first-degree murder in the shooting of Nakamura, according to Thornton Police spokesman Matt Barnes. Barns also stated that there is also another woman that resides in the home of Nakamura and Bradford.

   While police investigators are still investigating the shooting and possible burglary or the possible first degree murder charges against Bradford, Nakamura’s family have made statements. His family has stated that Nakamura and Bradford were having a rocky relationship of late. They are just an accident wating to happen I suppose…. By the way, just to change the subject for a secone, do you live in Houston or the surrounding region? If si, I know od a superlative Houston Accident Lawyer ,the law offices of Francisco Medina. he is one of the leading Houston Accident Lawyer and is also covers all of Harris County, not just Houston itself.

   The case is still under investigation and the Thornton Police have not found a specific motive in the Nakamura shooting.  It has been released that Nakamura was shot with a small caliber handgun according to Matt Barns of the Thornton Police Department.

  It has been reported that Alan Yukio Nakamura was age 57 and Mary Elaine Bradford age 59. I hope someone has a good lawyer.

 In Seattle criminal news, John Ogden, who went to trial for the skilling of his stepfather, was found guilty as an accomplice in the murder for hire of Ron Whitehead. The vote of the jury was unanimous and came after some 7 hours of deliberation.

 All in all, during the 3 week court case evidence including statements from Ogden were used and when he was sentenced he can face up to thirty years in the slammer. His mother was also arrested in the murder for hire and was sentenced earlier receiving a sentence of twenty years in prison. It appears that the evidence all pointed to a female that was looking for a way out of her marriage other than divorce. By the way if you are searching for a remarkable, reliable  Seattle Criminal Attorney then by all means please take a look at the superb and professional Law Offices of Mark Blair. He is not only a great Seattle criminal attorney but also serves the greater Seattle and Puget Sound region generally like Bothell, Tacoma, bellevue, Issaqua, Redmond and also Federal Way. Alright now back to the story at hand……

   The mother and son have been found guilty of paying one of John Ogden’s friends to hide in the vehicle of Ron Whitehead while he was driving to work and to fatally shoot him in the head. The defendent in question in this case later admitted to text messaging the friend identified as Wilson Sayachack explaining where to hide in the vehicle and what to generally do. He is due to be sentenced October 3, and this sentencing will be for first degree murder with special firearms enhancement.  I would say that is truly one dangerous guy and society is indeed safer with this criminal off of the streets. I would imagine that even his attorney wants hime off the streets on some level, if believes he is guilty.

   The actual accused shooter Sayachack has been to trial twice where both ended in mistrials and the prosecution is setting up for a new trial after what police believe to be the handgun used in the murder has been found.

   They also allege that taped phone conversations from the jail will prove that Sayachack was involved in the killing.

In legal news out of Denver, Colorado,  two women identified as Linda Edwards and the other as Ladonna Mullins were convicted of a mortgage fraud scheme, the charges included wire fraud, falsely using  Social Security numbers, criminal forfeiture and false statements to a financial institution. Mullins age 73 was a real estate agent under the name LaDonna’s Realty and Management located in Denver. Edwards was a real estate agent working at Affable Realty in Denver. Somebody needs a lawyer here I think….The federal trial that included a jury took 14 days in the case where evidence was shown that both Edwards and Mullin helped potential homebuyers that would not lawfully qualify for mortgages that were insured by the Federal Housing Administration. By the way if you live in Colorado and need an expert Denver personal injury lawyer then by all means take a look at the law Offices of Larry D. Lee. He is certainly one of the finest Denver personal injury lawyer in the city. This was during the years from 1999 though 2004 and they were said to have obtained false Social Security numbers to hide the potential buyers credit history. They were also accused of creating fake W-2’s along with other documents. They created false employment documents, letters of down payment gifts and letters falsely stating renal histories. Although there was no personal injury here this was pretty serious I think.Edwards is scheduled for a December 15^th sentencing hearing where she could be sentenced up to 29 years for wire fraud. She can also receive sentences up to five years for making false statements and the use of false Social Security numbers. Edwards also faces forfeiture of the properties involved in the scheme and fines of $250,000. Mullins will face up to five years during her sentencing for wire fraud charges along with fortitude of properties and a $250,000 fine. 

I wanted to give a shout out to Ehline law who wrote this cool excerpt about wife cheat, and political power grabber, John Edwards. Check it out.

According to reports the former personal injury attorney John Edwards is amid the latest scandal involving a former employee and possible child from the relationship.

In a stunning interview that was broadcast on ABC, John Edwards has admitted to having an affair with a woman that had been hired to make video clips for Edward’s political campaign in 2006.

The news of this affair was first brought to light in the Enquirer, which Edwards denied for many months until his recent admission to the affair with Rielle Hunter.

In the interview Edwards stated that he was ashamed of his choices and that it goes against what he did, he also stated that he had hoped it would not become public. He went on to say that his wife and family knew about this and have been working through it. Edwards also denies that he is the father of the child Rielle Hunter has had and that he has not taken a paternity test because the affair was ended prior to the time she would have become pregnant.

There is a lot of speculation about this affair and the fact that Rielle Hunter did not list a father on the birth certificate, she was paid $114,000 the video services that were webisodes that have been seen and is now living in the same gated community with one of John Edwards political operatives and friends Andrew Young. Young now insists that he is the father of the baby while he is also married with three young children; Hunter also denies that Edwards is the father of the baby.

Two things that Edwards did stress in the interviews he has given, other than he was wrong and came forward only because the tabloids would not stop and leave him and his family alone. Fact one he has repeatedly stressed that while he was having the affair his wife Elizabeth was in remission from breast cancer and the second fact is that is has stated that he will do what ever the Demicratic hopeful for president Obama asks of him.
It has been reported that it is doubtful with this admission that Edwards who had been hoping for a seat in the next administration will be asked.

It has also been reported that as late as July 22nd Edwards was seen coming from a hotel at nearly 3:00 a.m. in which Rielle Hunter and child were staying. This alone could present more problems for Edwards who ran into a hotel men’s room when he spotted reporters. Hotel security appeared on the scene and threatened the reporters who filed criminal complaints stating that the hotel security broke several California Penal Codes including false imprisonment.

New statistics are showing that the number of motorcycle accidents is on the rise.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reports show that an 8% increase of fatal motorcycles has been documented. Motorcycle accident attorneys in Orange County and its many cities like Los Angeles and Huntington Beach have also noted the increase in personal injury cases involving motorcycle accidents.

Some common types of motorcycle accidents that are increasingly happening are:

1. Collisions with a car or truck, such as when the motorcyclist is not seen and the car or truck pulls out or turns in front of the motorcycle. When this happens, the motorcyclist usually does not have enough time to stop and then crashes into the other vehicle.

2. Rear end collisions with other vehicles. This happens when the vehicle in front of the motorcycle stops suddenly and the motorcyclist crashes into the back of it.

3. Unsafe U-turn maneuver by a vehicle in front of a motorcyclist. This usually happens unexpectedly and suddenly, causing the motorcyclist behind to crash into the vehicle.

4. Road debris, gravel, loose pavement and road surface such as potholes etc. The motorcyclist can lose control and skid out under these conditions.

5. Car doors that are unexpectedly opened in the path of the motorcycle rider.

6. Speed. Going at too fast of a speed while riding a motorcycle can cause the rider to loose control and crash.

6. Dui. Riding a motorcycle while legally over the limit usually results in an accident. Motorcycles must be ridden while sober to maintain proper control over it.

These and many more causes can result in motorcycle accidents being on the rise in Orange County. The number one major injury suffered in a motorcycle accident is the head and brain injury. Helmet laws have come a long way to reduce these injuries but they still happen and understandably are on the rise along with the number of accidents.

Other injuries could include, road rash, knee and other joint injuries, spinal cord damage, broken bones and torn ligaments.

If you are involved in a motorcycle accident, try to stay calm. Immediately call the police to report the accident. Get the name, address, driver’s license number, vehicle ID number and insurance policy name and number from the driver of the other vehicle. Do not make any statements until you have contacted an experienced motorcycle crash lawyer.

Motorcycle TBI (traumatic brain injury) and life thereafter one, will never be the same. What can you expect after suffering a TBI motorcycle accident? First of all, you should know that no one is able to predict with certainty what impairments you will be faced with and how long it will last. In some cases, a TBI after a motorcycle accident might only last a few weeks, a few years or a lifetime.

Some of the issues you may have to face are memory loss, loss of concentration, attention disorders, heightened arousal of emotions, mood swings, personality disorders, lowered IQ, impulsiveness, and loss of ability to make sound decisions. All of the above symptoms are referred to as Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS). Even a mild brain injury or concussion can cause dramatic changes in the way your brain operates in sending and receiving signals. The way the brain stores, receives and processes information may not function as usual or normal.

Many Motorcycle Accident TBI attorneys in cities like Malibu, Newport Beach and other Orange County area cities have been of tremendous help to motorcycle accident victims who have suffered severe brain damage. A good personal injury lawyer can help their clients find the right doctors to help their clients after a motorcycle TBI. Life thereafter may not be the same but it can be made easier.

Motorcycle accident Brain Injury lawyers in Malibu, Newport Beach and other Orange county cites have experience in helping their clients and have learned that the TBI victim can be susceptible to environmental noises and activities that can overwhelm the injured brain. As the injured brain tries to process all this environmental activity and noises it has to work harder to sort it all out. The person suffering from a TBI will be more sluggish than normal and require more frequent rests. These symptoms and after affects of a TBI, disrupt a persons ability to perform their usual and normal daily activities.

What does all this mean? What is life after a motorcycle accident brain injury like? The end result is life thereafter is never going to be the same. You life can be extremely altered. Family relationships may suffer and financial ruin may result. If you have been one of these accident victims, you may have rights to a lifetime of compensation. Contacting a good Los AngelesMotorcycle Accident attorney is imperative to obtaining the compensation you deserve.

Hey everyone I was gone to Seattle for a couple of days but i am back with some news criminal legal related news.

Two women, Helen Golay and Olga Rutterschmidt have been sentenced to spend life in prison according to the sentencing by Superior Court Judge David Wesley’s sentencing.

   The women have been convicted of the murder of two men, which they befriended and took life insurance policies out on the men who were homeless and ended up victims of hit and run accidents. The women were convicted of plotting the accidents in which the homeless men were killed, Paul Vados age 73 and Kenneth McDavid age 50.

  According to prosecutors in the case the women received approximately $2.8 million dollars before their plan was exposed. By the way should you require a wonderful Seattle criminal defense attorney then might I suggest the Law Offices of Mark Blair. He is a top rated Seattle criminal defense attorney and he can help you with all sorts of cases such as dui or dwi, criminal driving offenses and drug possesion, among other crimes. This attorney not only serves Seattle but outlying communities or cities such as Tacoma, Everett, Bellevue, Renton and Redmond, among others………

  Judge Wesley who handed down the sentence to the women who are now convicted of first degree murder and conspiracy to murder for financial gain, stated that he looked up the definition of greed and it was a selfish desire for money. He also went on to state that while they would not be elegible for parole there was a probation report done.  The probation officer stated that they believe the women to be a serious threat to the community and lack conscience.

  The attorney for Golay requested a new trial on the basis that the women were video taped illegally after their arrest, which the judge denied.

The family of the two victims were represented by Gloria Allred who stated that she feels the life sentence is a just sentence in this case as the women will die in prison. She also stated that the case brought attention to the vulnerability of the homeless population.

No wonder your mother always said that milk does a body good (or was that just the television commercial) …Recent scientific studies looking into the body’s  requirement for Vitamin D has shown that certain diseases could be helped by a substantial Vitamin D intake.. Vitamin D could even actually lower the risk of falls in the older people. It has been determined in fact that Vitamin D assists in building strong bones and also improve muscle strength as well. Falls are a primary source of injury in the elderly and the danger of broken bones is a major concern for this group of people. But Vitamin D appears to certainly helps to strengthen bones if a fall does happen to occur..

 In addition,this nutrient can also help to reduce the risk of Cancer. Scientific studies have shown that adequate amounts of Vitamin D can regulate cellular growth and therefore prevent the growth of various cancerous cells. A low intake of Vitamin D might alternately heighten the relative risk of some cancers such as

Cancers of the breast, colon, rectum, ovary, kidney, lung and uterus.

 Inadequate amounts of Vitamin D can also lead to muscle pain and weakness. Research studies have also shown that vitamin D protects us from type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis by reducing inflammation and strengthening the immune system.

 It has been shown that women who supplement their diet with 400IU daily can lower the risk of multiple sclerosis. Studies have also shown that inadequate vitamin D, along with other factors, can contribute cardiovascular disease coronary artery calcification. There is even a connection made with congestive heart failure and low vitamin D.

 It is now recommended that the daily intake of vitamin D should be 800 to 1000 IU.

Our body will produce Vitamin D when out in the sunlight but many people need to take supplements. It can be taken alone or with calcium.  By the way if you are interested in an excellent assortment of holistic vitamins and mineral supplements by all means take a look at Trilogy Online

There has been a lot of media reports everywhere from the newspaper to the Oprah Winfrey program regarding the top superfoods known to science. Some researchers tend to look to green tea, fro example due to it’s very high antioxidant count as well as it’s heart healthy qualities. Oats are also noted for these heart healthy qualities plus good protein content and fiber. Others look to leafy green superfoods like broccoli and kale. Then then there is spirulina, honey, agave, cranberries, barley grass and mineral rich raw cacao beans, from which chocolate is produced (though after much processing). However, many physicians, such as Dr. Earl Mendell, are focusing on Himalayan goji juice, due to it’s very wide spectrum of nutritional properties. By the way, for further details about this remarkable superfood go to the Himalayan goji juice Zone. At this website you may find an a varied array of key resources and research information including an FAQ section outlining the various wellness benefits of gochi, goji juice, goji berries (also called the wolf berry), and of course the original classic Himalayan Goji Juice.
All in all,  The berry from which Goji juice is derived features many striking properties which are known to promote health and wellness in the body as well as help with many ailments which can likewise afflict the fragile human body.
There are at least nineteen key amino acids, the building blocks of all life, found in these berries and they include eight of the essential amino acids. It is rare to find such amino acids in berries, generally speaking.
The berries themselves are also known to have about twenty one trace minerals which are vital for the body and these include calcium, germanium, phosphorus, selenium and zinc.  As you well know, all of these are extremely important to the human body.

They are also rich in the B vitamins and they are known to have more beta-carotene than carrots. Bata carotene converts to vitamin A when ingested in the body.
Goji berries from which Himalayan goji juice is derived also features many antioxidants and vitamin E, along with vitamin C and this so concentrated that it is estimated at 500 times the amount as there is in an orange.

 Some of the other things that are found in these berries are fatty acids like Omega 6 and linoleic acid, along with anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties in the berries. There is really a very broad spectrum of nutritional power found in these berries from the far east. Again, it is rare to find these types of nutrients in berries. These types of fatty acids are often found in items like salmon, eggs, sesame seeds, avacodos or certain nuts. To find such a wide array of nutrients like this in a berry is extraordinary.

   There are some important things that the body simply needs daily that can be found in this single source. In addition, there is not too large of an amount of this juice that can be taken that can cause side effects, according to the studies.