Screeching tires, honking horns, shattering glass. These are all common sounds during a car crash. If you are lucky, you may also hear a sigh of relief when you realize you did not cause the crash. In this moment, you likely have many questions. One of the most...
Criminal Defense
Point of view: the implications of camera angle on the interpretation of guilt
The pervasiveness of smartphones in recent years has created a culture in which we all have the ability to snap a photo or record an event instantaneously. Editing apps have made it easy for us to alter or otherwise manipulate our content to create a certain...
How do I defend against or avoid a weapons charge in San Diego?
Carrying a loaded firearm in a public area or a motor vehicle is considered a crime in California. While each case is charged according to its unique circumstances, most are usually prosecuted as misdemeanors, which can result in a maximum fine of $1,000 and up to one...
How to defend against an arson charge
Every year, stories of wildfires in California dominate the news cycle. Images of flames consuming forests and hills, and sometimes even neighborhoods, flood TV screens. Sometimes these fires are the accidental result of campers and hikers making cooking fires, or by...
What are the pros and cons of taking a plea bargain?
If you’re facing criminal charges, you may wonder what your options are. You might have heard the term plea bargain before, and you may wonder if this option is right for you. Plea bargains put an end to many criminal court cases, eliminating the need to go to trial....
Here’s how California’s new gun law affects you
In California, like the rest of the United States, it has always been a crime for convicted felons to own a firearm. However, there was some ambiguity as to whether this restriction applied to those with a warrant out for their arrest or not. Recently, the legislature...
Defending against child endangerment charges in California
Prosecutors aggressively pursue charges against people accused of harming a child, and California courts typically impose maximum sentences for those convicted of crimes against children. Under state laws, parents or anyone else who willfully exposes a child under 18...
Can police execute no-knock warrants in California?
The killing of 26-year-old Breonna Taylor by Louisville, Kentucky, police in March 2020 has cast a national spotlight on the law enforcement tactic of no-knock warrants, leading to a few states considering a ban on the practice. Taylor, who was Black and a medical...
Vote for no bail lost. So how is a “fair” bail amount determined in California? This is especially so on San Diego Domestic Violence cases. San Diego Defense Attorney explains. What is bail? You cannot get the money back. Get a bail review hearing when bail set high
Have a former Prosecutor on your side. If you have been arrested in San Diego County and need the best possible outcome contact the Law Offices of Mark Deniz at 858-751-4384.
Retailers back harsher penalties for shoplifting in California. San Diego Petty Theft, San Diego Grand theft, Burglary, embezzlement. San Diego Theft Lawyer. San Diego Theft Attorney and Former San Diego Prosecutor explains
Get a former prosecutor on your side. The key is to be proactive. If you want the best possible outcome, contact the Law Offices of Mark Deniz at 858-751-4384.