This happens more than people think. It sounds so rare but it does happen. I know that some people get purposefully arrested to get taken to the hospital/VA.
CHP officer charged in San Diego DMV scandal
The drivers license suspension is one of the toughest sanctions of a San Diego DUI.
Military bases fight to stop San diego DUIs
Unintended consequences... it is one of the most appropriate terms for a San Diego DUI. Does someone's decision making need to be scrutinized by their employer if someone gets a San Diego DUI?
You're most likely to get busted for a DUI in these states
There is something that does not fit when reading an article like the one below saying where you are most likely to get busted for a DUI.
Implied Consent law under fire in South Dakota
Does having harsher penalties for DUI work?
Every San Diego DUI is different. Some cases have aggrevated facts while others really are not issues at all. I had a case not too far back where the driver was charged with a DUI at 6am after pulling over and was sleeping when police woke him.
Deputies Arrest 2 at Overnight DUI Checkpoint in Vista
San Diego County Sheriff's deputies arrested two drivers on DUI charges at a checkpoint overnight Saturday in Vista.
Clerk illegally fixed 1,000 DUIs n Orange County
This is an pretty crazy story. Someone puts their job, pension, and reputation on the line to likely make a few bucks. It is not worth it. It will be interesting to see how it turns out.
How San Diego DUIs punishments rank with the rest of the country
San Diego DUI sanctions rank as some of the toughest in the country. A San Diego DUI conviction comes with a license suspension, a fine of over $2,000, a mandatory DUI education course, etc.
First Summer for San Diego Police using Body Worn Cameras
The body camera is good for everyone. It records what is actually happening and not someone's impression of what happened. As a former Prosecutor, I can tell you without a doubt when in the trial the jury usually believes the officers. The camera will no doubt be beneficial for citizens who had a different perspecitve than the officers.
San Diego DUI Checkpoint Planned this weekend San Diego
The weekend is not over. There is several checkpoints being conducted this weekend all over the county. Be safe and responsible. If you do find yourself in trouble remember to call our firm as soon as possible for a free consultation at (858) 751-4384. 
San Marcos DUI Checkpoint nets two arrests
We are all in the thick of the holiday season. There will be more San Marcos DUI checkpoints around several locations in the county. San Marcos Sheriffs branch conducts San Marcos DUI checkpoints often. The San Diego Sheriffs are very active in the area for DUI and will conduct San Marcos checkpoints or San Marcos saturation patrols often. Be safe and remember to know your rights before heading in.
Drivers license suspension biggest punishment for San Diego Minor in Possession Charge
The charge of San Diego minor in possession comes with the hefty sanction of a one year driving suspension. You will at minimum spend several months without driving before you can apply for a "critical need" license.
No Oceanside DUI Arrests during checkpoint
It sound like an eternal win-win argument. No Oceanside DUI arrests. It is a great deterrent. A ton of Oceanside DUI arrests....and we are trying to stem a great danger.
The need to Give Police Oversight More Power over SDPD
I was a prosecutor during the Occupy movement in San Diego. There were some issues that the police oversight took note of. It is imperative there is civilian oversight. You know...the people who represent who writes the checks for the police. The taxpayers demand bang for the buck. We expect a professional police force.
San Diego DAs determine recent police shootings justified
I told my wife I reviewed all my arguments with her in the last few years and I determined I was justified. Really? The District Attorney is supposed to independently review the cases and not have a conflict of interest? Like the attorney in the article said this is the people they work with every day. Some DAs work more closely with police than other attorneys in the office. The DAs office is part of law enforcement.
Common Questions with San Diego DUIs
Cases in law are all different yet all the same. A DUI Defense attorney goes through the same questions when they obtain a new client arrested for a San Diego DUI.
San Diego and Lemon Grove DUI Checkpoint arrests made
This is a few of many DUI checkpoints around San Diego county.
When to take a San Diego DUI to trial
The case below was meant for jury trial. This is a case were the hat is off for the defense attorney because he won. His case was agreed to by the jury. It is likely his analysis of the facts were reasonable and the prosecution could not prove their case. What this means is the government was seeking more punishment than needed. Is that a bad thing? Should the prosecutor over-reach? Should they consider court resources? It is an argument that can be very interesting and very passionate on both sides. I will say it is much easier for a prosecutor to say they wanted to be tough.
San Diego Police Need To Improve Evidence Procedures
I was reading a recent article where a grand jury claimed the SDPD evidence procedures fall short of standards. Evidence is probably one of the defense bar issues in cases. In most cases, (especially DUIs) the production of evidence is not presented in full but trickles in. It is a tough situation because at the same time the court and prosecution want the case to resolve but defense has not completed the examination of the evidence because it is trickling in. Sometimes the evidence comes in so late the proseuction no longer is making the early case offer even through no fault of the client or defense. It is a tough situation.
El Cajon police sanctions store for selling alcohol to minors
These stores are charged with a hefty fine for selling to a minor. What is interesting is that when I was prosecutor I found that a lot of people were buying alcohol from different establishments than liquor stores. People buy beer and alcohol in larger quanities from Rite Aid, CVS, target, and other places. Is ABC going to these locations? It is easy to target a liquor store. How about a bigger store. The employees working cashier at those locations are less concerned about IDing people than a liquor store. I would just hope they investigate fairly. This includes big stores which sell alcohol in larger quanities (cashes and larger hard alcohol bottles).
