We have expanded to "the bubble". The other San Diego county courts (Downtown, El Cajon, Kearney Mesa, and Chula Vista) are all within a short drive from Mission Valley or downtown where most criminal defense attorneys hang out their shingle.North county is a...
We remain open and steadfast in our commitment to helping our clients during these difficult days.
Month: August 2015
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT SORRY ABOUT DUI- Unintended Consequences
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? A San Diego DUI comes with so many penalties. Some of which happen while...
Drug DUIs or “Drugged Driving” a special focus this labor day
As a former prosecutor I can tell you Drug DUIs are a lot tougher than alcohol related DUIs. This is especially true with precription drugs. Prescription meds come with tolerance. How do you know if what you are seeing is a result of the meds (red eyes at 2am). This...
Media sues San Diego Police over shooting video
"whether or not the video should be made public was a decision for the mayor and police chief." Does anyone see the issues with this statement? The police and government work for the people. The media has a right to show the video to the public. There can be a...
Deputies Arrest 4 on DUI Charges at Poway Checkpoint
If you or someone you love is charged with a DUI you need to call our office now at (858) 751-4384 for a free consultation. Poway is probably the most interesting location in terms of DUIs. If the case is a felony DUI it will likely head to Vista courthouse. If it is...
What to expect at the first hearing with a San Diego DUI
In most DUI cases someone gets arrested and gets a date to appear in court when they bail out. The date is usually six weeks away. In some cases, a person was arrested and gets a notify letter telling them to attend court on a cerrtain day.In most cases, an attorney...
San Diego Sheriff Gearing Up for Labor Day DUI arrests
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....
The hidden consequences of DUI conviction in San Diego
You may know all about the possible penalties that are handed down when a person is convicted of a DUI. In California, a first-offense drunk-driving conviction carries some strong penalties, including jail time and heavy fines, as well as the loss of driving...
The basics of Bail on San Diego DUIs
A large majority of my clients went to jail due to an arrest. These people all used bail to get out. Bail is one of the many issues someone has to deal with in San Diego DUI cases. They have to learn issues they had previously only had heard on TV. So what is...
San Diego Police training now pushes community policing
This is a good thing for San Diego Police. SDPD hires many people who have not lived in San Diego before or have had exposure to different cultures. It is healthy to have people learn about different culture because history has shown that too often different equals...
