There will always be tension between the police and its citizens. Some people who are investigated and accused handle it well while others are combative, defensive, etc. Police are there to ferret out crime. Like anyone else they get it wrong. The question is what...
Month: August 2014
Month: August 2014
DUI Checkpoints Set Up Across San Diego County For Labor Day Weekend
Every person should know their rights regarding a DUI checkpoint. This weekend law enforcement will be out in full force looking for potential San Diego DUI drivers. If you drive after drinking any alcohol you will become a subject of a San Diego DUI investigation....
Motor Boats, Sailing, and San Diego DUIs A Labor Day Primer
First off TGIF! 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 has worked for the firms since 2013....
Why Police Lie Under Oath
Funding is an issue in any organization and law enforcement is no different. A large part of obtaining these grants is to bring up your arrest numbers. Most "Vertical Prosecutor" positions (Vertical meaning a special prosecutor handles it from beginning to end) are...
San Diego teen discusses his experience with San Diego Police SDPD
There can hopefully be a silver lining in the tragedy of the Mike Brown shooting. I will tell you my biggest issue with the whole event right now if that weeks has past without even a police incident report. Are they crafting his report to the ever changing facts? I...
San Diego Sheriff arrest 22 in San Diego DUI crackdown
Police are out in full force in search of DUI drivers. Police will stop you and likely begin a San Diego DUI investigation if they believe there is a hint of a possibility of a DUI this includes. -Being out late. -In an area of town with several bars and drinking...
A look into the demographics of the San Diego Police SDPD force
It has been my observation that the more diverse an organization is the more successful it is. When I was a prosecutor the best run unit and the best supervisor was a female. I have worked with people from all walks of life and from every part of the country. It is...
San Diego Police SDPD Officer Pleads Guilty to Misconduct on Duty
We have been following this case for some time. It would be interesting to know whether the officer is serving actual custody time or is able to serve via house arrest. The story is long from over now. There is no doubt a civil case coming. It will be interesting to...
San Diego State Senator “sorry” after DUI arrest
A DUI carries so many untended consequences. One of the biggest potential impacts is on the job of the accused. I met a lady at court yesterday who lost her job as a teacher because her district had a “zero tolerance” rule regarding DUIs. Some military personnel get...
Former Neighbor Arrested After Body of Marine’s Pregnant Wife Found in Mine Shaft
I was following an story from the San Bernardino. The case is sad but has some familiar themes…adultery, murder, etc. The facts will eventually be played out and I will reserve judgement until that time. Two thoughts stick out. I feel sorry for the victim husband....
