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.
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?
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.
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."
Deputies Arrest 4 on DUI Charges at Poway Checkpoint
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.
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 privileges. Certain factors can drastically increase the potential punishments that a motorist may be facing.
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. These officers will error on the side of arresting. Be safe and enjoy the holiday.
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.
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 suspicious to many.
Traveling and a San Diego DUI
I have a case now where my client works in the film industry and a DUI conviction may hinder his job because of the frequency his work takes him to Canada.
Recent laws makes it beneficial for people to expunge their cases
A new law in California that took effect January 1, 2014 - Senate Bill No. 530 (SB 530) - provides significant new protection to ex-offenders who committed crimes, including felonies, when it comes to job hunting and what employers can legally discover or use. The new law prohibits an employer from asking about, seeking, or utilizing criminal convictions that have been judicially set aside. Employers violating the new prohibitions can face civil penalties and even misdemeanor criminal charges if done intentionally. It also allows a convicted person to get a case expunged sooner.
San Diego Police Use Facial Recognition Software
So whats the big deal with a picture? The officer contacts a person and asks them to hold still. In the meantime, the person has to wait while the officer is processing the information. The person must remain level. If they look nervous they must have done something wrong. If the poerson is agitated it may raise the level of fear in the officer who would react.
MADD & San Diego DUIs
One of many questions I get from clients is, "what is the MADD term"? If you are sentenced to a San Diego DUI or a related charge, one of your terms will likely be to attend a MADD victim impact panel. It is usually a term that is on all DUI related charges (even on Wet Weckless). It is a term of a DUI resolution that most attorneys do not try to eliminate it our of an agreement. So, what is a MADD meeting?
Feds charge six people in DUI bribery scheme
This is a case from Los Angeles folks (hold on there). It is very telling when there is multiple scandals at the DMV. The power the DMV holds is immense.
Unintended Consequences of a DUI & how it can affect your job
I was reading the news today when I came across the article about a football coach who may be removed from his job because of a DUI arrest. 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?
UBER & LYFT RESPONSIBLE HELPS REDUCE San Diego DUIs
Uber & LYFT has no doubt reduced the number of DUIs here in San Diego. You dont need to call a friend to pick you up when you feel you need a ride home. The cost is usually reasonable.
San Diego Police Department Class to Show DUI Checkpoint
I actually like the program. So often people feel they are less impaired than they really are. People do not realize they are impaired until they are driving. Some pull over (sometimes too late). Other times people feel they are on the way home and can soldier through. The program will provide context for the young people on how sublte the clues the police see to make the arrest. When I was a prosecutor and went to my first checkpoints I was expecting falling down drunks. I was watching someone who I thought was doing well get arrested. The police note little actions that they conclude is due to impairment. Forget it could be bad balance, sleepiness, being scared to death, etc. DUI checkpoints are a main subject of conversation in in DUI defense. It is good to see the police trying to be proative with teens
San Diego Police and City reaches deal with victims
It is good to see this case being resolved. I hate seeing money going away as a taxpayer. There is more guilt here than officer Arevalos. Acts like these will happen but more needs to be done within the department to police themselves.
San Diego Police Chief Promises More Diverse Force
San Diego police Department could use a little house cleaning. There are hundreds of officers out of there every doing everything that we as citizens (and taxpayers) ask them. Here is an article about some of the new policies.
Making sure you can do all you can do on a San Diego DUI
As a former prosecutor handling negotiations with defense attorneys I can tell you very few of them make sure everything that can be done for a client is. The reality is not every case is going to be dismissed. Not every DUI arrest will turn into a "Wet Reckless". A good defense ensures the government can prove their case and the sanctions are reduced as much as can be. In a good DUI defense there is a lot of little things one can do to make the situation the best as possible for the client. Some of these include:
