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Are Pit Bull Bans a Viable Option for San Diego?

Posted on August 13, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

There has been a disturbing trend of pit bull attacks in San Diego area apartment complexes over the last several weeks. The latest reported incident occurred on August 2, when two pit bull mixes attacked a 30-year-old pregnant woman in a fenced-in area of the complex. A 7-year-old boy had released the dogs to go to the bathroom. The woman fortunately only sustained one minor bite wound and was treated at a nearby hospital. “One of the 3-year-old dogs ran at her and knocked her flat on her stomach, and bit her right hand,” said San Diego Police Officer Scott Brengi. “She was screaming, her husband came out and got her inside, and the owner got control of the dogs.” This attack, along with other similar incidents, has raised the debate over whether pit bull breeds should be banned, especially in urban areas. Many pundits claim that the responsibility lies…
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Do Not Let Road Rage Get the Best of You

Posted on August 10, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

This video shows vindictive and unpredictable motorists putting many people in harm’s way. Road rage is described as any aggressive or angry behavior or actions by a motorist on the roadways. Aggressive actions can include verbal comments, honking of the horn or a rude gesture. More serious actions can range from unsafe or aggressive driving maneuvers to drivers getting out of their cars to attempt physical confrontations with other motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. According to AAA, there are over 1200 documented incidents of road rage every year in the United States, with 300 ending in a serious injury or a fatality. Drivers who cannot control their road rage are typically charged with more serious crimes than traffic offenses, such as assault, battery and vehicular homicide if it involves a fatality. Fourteen states have specific laws against aggressive driving, and California even has a legal definition of road rage. If you…
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Fan Killed in Pedestrian Accident at Comic-Con

Posted on August 6, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

The annual San Diego Comic-Con International draws hundreds of thousands of fans to the San Diego area every year, but a tragic pedestrian accident has cast a dark shadow over this year’s convention, according to sources. A woman attending this year’s convention, which ran from July 12-15, was struck by a car as she was crossing within a crosswalk against a red light, according to the San Diego Police Department. The victim was Gisela Gagliardi, a 53-year old fan of the Twilight series. “Lionsgate, Summit and the entire Twilight community are saddened by the death of a Comic-Con fan today due to a traffic accident during the hours leading up to this year’s convention in San Diego,” read a statement released by Lionsgate and Summit Entertainment. “Our thoughts and condolences go out to the victim’s family and friends. She will be respectfully remembered this Thursday in Hall H.” If you…
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