Mayor Kevin Faulconer wants to reverse the trend with his first proposed budget, which includes plans to bolster police academies and throw more cash at efforts to keep veteran officers. Read on…
Escondido Officer Saves Suspected Escondido DUI Driver from Burning Car
A police officer risked his own safety when he entered a burning car to reach the driver inside, Escondido Police officials said. Read on….
Crash Victim’s Family Protests Fundraiser for San Diego DUI Suspect’s Legal Fees
Two families stood divided Saturday at a Barrio Logan park over a tragic DUI crash that killed two people last weekend.
In Chicano Park, family and friends of DUI suspect Mario Carranza took donations to raise money for his legal defense. Read on….
Watching what you drink...San Diego Police seek suspect in sexual assault of an SDSU student
Two men were detained and a third man got away early today following a short pursuit in Kearny Mesa stemming from the apparent drugging and sexual assault of a female San Diego State student, police said. Read on….
San Diego Domestic Cycle of Violence or truth coming out?
The wife of the San Diego police officer who was suspended without pay hours after his arrest for domestic violence says the incident has been blown out of proportion. Read on…
San Diego officer suspended after arrest in La Mesa
A San Diego police officer with seven years on the force faces possible felony prosecution following his arrest on suspicion of beating his wife, department officials announced Wednesday. Read on…..
COURT FINDS POT COMPOUND NOT SUBJECT TO DUI LAW MARIJUANA
The Arizona state Supreme Court has ruled that the presence of non-impairing marijuana compounds detected in a person’s body does not give authorities the right to prosecute under Arizona’s driving under the influence laws. Read on…
San Diego Inmate Escapes Jail
On Monday, March 21, 2014, at approximately 3:00 p.m., an inmate escaped from the central courthouse in downtown San Diego located at 1173 Front Street. Read on…
9 Suspected San Diego DUI Drunken Drivers Arrested at Downtown San Diego DUI Checkpoint
Nine motorists were arrested on suspicion of drunken driving and 13 vehicles were impounded during an overnight sobriety/driver’s license checkpoint in the East Village section of downtown San Diego, a police officer said Sunday. Read on…
San Marcos DUI checkpoint yields 5 DUI arrests
Law enforcement officers arrested five allegedly impaired drivers at an overnight checkpoint in San Marcos, authorities said today.
An estimated 3,270 vehicles passed through the checkpoint in the 1300 block of W. San Marcos Boulevard near Discovery Street between 8 p.m. Friday and 2 a.m., sheriff’s Sgt. David Cheever said. Read on…
Suspected San Diego Burglar Leads Police on High-Speed Chase
Police took a man into custody Friday morning after he led officers on a high-speed chase through San Diego at speeds of up to 120 mph. Read on…..
Donovan McNabb jailed after 2013 DUI arrest and San Diego DUIs
Maricopa County Sheriff’s OfficeFormer NFL QB Donovan McNabb was released Thursday from an Arizona jail after serving a one-day sentence for a DUI arrest. Read on
Donovan McNabb jailed after 2013 DUI arrest and San Diego DUIs
It is rare to see someone with financial resources to do jail time on what appears to be a generic DUI. One likely reason is the lack of custody alternatives for an out of state driver. I had a client from Los Angeles not be eligible for any programs due to all San Diego alternative custody programs not be feasible in Los Angeles and with her job. In San Diego there is several forms of "custody". The court sentences an individual to custody time. The attorney and individual seeks out the best program they are eligible for as well as qualify for. For example, CPAC allows you to go to work, DUI programs, and home. You really cannot deviate from those routes. CPAC does not work for my client who is a supplier for a popular drink and drives all around San Diego.
Teacher arrested on DUI charge while driving to school
A high school teacher was arrested and charged with driving under the influence while on her way to school on a Monday morning. Read on…
Teacher arrested on DUI charge while driving to school
Teachers can be impacted by a San Diego DUI. I have several clients who not only take the punishment from the court and DMV that comes with a San Diego DUI. Teachers have the potential of the punishment reach their jobs.
Dina Lohan pleads guilty to drunk driving, speeding
Dina Lohan pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated drunk driving and speeding Tuesday, earning herself 100 hours of community service before her sentencing hearing comes up in early June.
Dina Lohan pleads guilty to drunk driving, speeding
There is a reality that no matter what you may have to plead to a DUI. I can only imagine Lohan hearing about one of the best attorneys in New York. She goes in and he talks about his successes (which there in fact may be). The reality is she was impaired and law enforcement did the proper procedures and protocols, what your argument comes down to is theories. In this case there appears to potentially be a necessity defense...a weak argument...but an argument.
The CPAC program and San Diego DUIs
When someone is arrested for a DUI, that person, along with many other obligations, may have to do time in jail. This can be very difficult for some people, as many people have jobs and families that require their presence and attention. If eligible, one alternative to jail is the County Parole and Alternative Custody Unit Home Detention Electronic Monitoring Program (CPAC). Read on….
The CPAC program and San Diego DUIs
The Law Office of Mark Deniz has the privilege of working with some of the best young legal minds in San Diego. One of these persons is Alyssa Frazier. Alyssa is a law student at Thomas Jefferson School of Law. She is on the law review and one of the top of her class. She has an intense desire to help people. She was invited to write on subjects that she comes across while working with the firm.
7 arrested for San Diego DUI in Pacific Beach
Seven motorists were arrested on suspicion of drunken driving in or near an overnight driver’s license/sobriety checkpoint in the Pacific Beach section of San Diego, a police officer said Sunday. Read on…
Serving A Subpoena On A Law Enforcement Agency In a San Diego DUI
Every good defense attorney knows that one needs evidence to build a solid San Diego DUI case. Most evidence that will be used in a San Diego DUI trial is to be exchanged between the state and the defendant, through informal discovery under evidence code 1054. However, many times additional evidence is required for trial. Read on…
Serving A Subpoena On A Law Enforcement Agency In a San Diego DUI
The Law Office of Mark Deniz has the privilege of enlisting some of the best young legal minds in San Diego. One of these persons is George Konugres. George is a third year law student at Cal Western SOL. He has an extremely impressive resume and has an intense desire to help people. He was invited to write on subjects that he comes across while working with the firm. In just this past week George 2nd chair a trial of ours in El Cajon as well as participated in a Felony Preliminary hearing.
A ride singing Karyoke much better than a ride to jail for a San Diego DUI
A tale of two videos. Last night I had an evening meeting with a client. We watched his MVARs video and it was sad. You heard his emotion as the officer was proceeding to arrest him for a San Diego DUI. It was very traumatic.
I then watched a video from this LYFT driver. It was very fun and looked to add some fun to some already fun nights.
A different decision…one that may seem small…has two very different endings. Read on….
Consent searches and San Diego DUI
If an officer asks you to search your car know your rights and determine whether you want to consent to the search, but also know that the officer may still be able to search your car even if you say no. Read on….
Consent searches and San Diego DUI
The Law Office of Mark Deniz has the privilege of working with some of the best young legal minds in San Diego. One of these persons is Alyssa Frazier. Alyssa is a law student at Thomas Jefferson School of Law. She is on the law review and one of the top of her class. She has an intense desire to help people. She was invited to write on subjects that she comes across while working with the firm.
ARRAIGNMENT FOR SDPD SAN DIEGO POLICE DETECTIVE ACCUSED OF DUI
A San Diego police detective who was arrested for drunk driving after officers found her passed out in a parked car in Balboa Park is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday on a misdemeanor DUI charge. Read on…
ARRAIGNMENT FOR SDPD SAN DIEGO POLICE DETECTIVE ACCUSED OF DUI
Stages in a DUI Case
Arraignment is the first official step in the criminal court process. You enter the plea (not guilty). It is your first crack to talk to the prosecution in court on the case.
For most persons charged with a San Diego DUI....it is one step among many in their case.
10 arrested for San Diego DUI at downtown gaslamp checkpoint
Ten motorists were arrested on suspicion of drunken driving during an overnight driver’s license/sobriety checkpoint in San Diego, a police officer said Sunday. Read On…
Steve Cooley seeks investigation into San Diego County D.A.'s campaign
Former Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Steve Cooley has called for an additional criminal investigation into the case of alleged improper political donations to the campaign of San Diego County Dist. Atty. Bonnie Dumanis. Read on….
Dancers at second San Diego strip club allege police mistreatment
A second set of strippers has filed a claim with San Diego City Hall claiming they were subjected to rude and humiliating treatment by officers from the Police Department vice squad. Read on…
San Diego Hit and Run and Suspected San Diego DUI
When someone is impaired they put not only their life at risk, but also the risk of others. Although someone may believe they are fine to drive, that may not always be the case. Read on….
San Diego Hit and Run and Suspected San Diego DUI
Alcohol at church? Beer and Hymm groups
Religion-and-alcohol groups are popping up across the United States, mostly taproom Bible studies held in cities as diverse as Cheyenne, Wyo., and Raleigh, N.C.
