People want convenience. People do not want to spend money if they do not have to. This is how most San Diego DUIs occur. The people know they should not drive but do because they do not want to pay for a cab or think they can be ok getting a few miles back to their...
Year: 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....
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...
Chula Vista Police CVPD and their numbers.
Staffing a police force is an expensive proposition for any municipality. With the benefit packages being what they are, so many senior officers are better to retire early than keep on working. In an era of decreasing union strength the police officers union remains...
Tis the Season for San Diego Handicap Placard Violations Tickets
I just reviewed the stats to determine my fantasy football team. The weather is starting to change (ever so slightly). Fall is creeping into the picture. This means football season and another year of school kicks in. This is in addition with the daily San Diego...
Can San Diego Police stop someone for no front license plate on the car? San Diego DUI
Can San Diego Police stop someone for no front license plate on the car? The quick answer is more than likely yes. It can and has been the reason officers pull people over to obtain a San Diego DUI investigation. If the officer has a valid reason to pull you over...
San Diego Police Department and how it ranks with Transparency SDPD
The art of mastering effective policing is an art. It is key for San Diego Police to always aspire for the best agency in the country. It does not come simply because the city (and us taxpayers) pay them a higher salary. To be honest the pay for an SDPD officer is...
San Diego Police accused of running off homeless in area surrounding Comic-Con
I went to the 2004 and 2008 Olympic games. I heard that both locations (Greece and Beijing) cleared the areas of homeless persons and businesses that did not go with the “olympic image”. It comes to no surprise San Diego (San Diego Police PD) are “clearing” the area...
A closer look at San Diego DUI statistics
Mr. Giorgino from the City Attorneys office has a point. A wet reckless is still a conviction. The truth is it takes a lot to bring a case to trial and fight San Diego DUI charges. The most important is you need a client you has the strength to run the gauntlet. The...