I worked for almost 10 years as a prosecutor. Several years ago I opened my own practice as I felt the desire to help people and a change in my life. In my last five years as a prosecutor, my primary focus was DUI defense. As a prosecutor in a jurisdiction with a...
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What to do with a DUI charge when the defendant has a mental illness?
While California's criminal law allows someone charged with a crime to plead insanity, it is very difficult to succeed with this strategy. State law tends to hold individuals responsible for their actions unless their thoughts and self-control were extremely affected...
Court rules that California’s DUI driver’s license suspension procedure is unconstitutional
In a San Diego criminal courthouse, the judge cannot also be the prosecutor and vice versa. It would be fundamentally unfair to you if the person presiding "neutrally" over your trial is also trying to put you in jail. But in a way, that is what the California...
Can a DUI jeopardize my nursing license in California?
Yes. A conviction for driving under the influence not only places you at risk for jail time, fines and losing your driver’s license, but it could place your professional nursing license at risk. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) investigates RNs whose...
San Diego DUI Defense Attorney. Former Prosecutor explains common errors police make in a Driving under the influence investigation
Every San Diego DUI case is different. As a former prosecutor who has handled thousands of DUI cases, there are common errors that arise in DUI stops. The key on a driving under the influence case is to first examine the case to determine if these errors exist. Second, if there is an error, you want to be able to utilize that error to obtain the best possible outcome for the accused.
Dangers of driving after consuming edible or drinkable cannabis
Driving under the influence of drugs is both unlawful and dangerous. Even if everything you consumed before getting behind the wheel was legal and as seemingly innocent as a brownie — with a special ingredient. No matter how colorful, fruity and fun a few cannabis...
Getting a DUI while crossing the US Mexico border. Point of Entry driving under the influence cases examined. San Diego DUI Lawyer attorney explains how to handle the case.
There is familiar scenario is point of entry DUIs. Someone heads into the point of entry, US/Mexico border. They are contacted by a border patrol officer. After a brief discussion, the person is sent to secondary screening. The person comes into contact with...
Doing an SAAU interview and its part in a San Diego DUI case
One question I always get is "What is SAAU"? SAAU is going to be a part of most DUI cases. It usually comes when the case is resolved. It is one of many "hoops" that usually come with a San Diego DUI. Part of a good DUI representation is navigating people through...
How can a person under 21 years old get a restricted license with a San Diego DUI?
Today we will be hearing from Team Member Mia Saling. Mia is a recent graduate from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Law firm owner Mark Deniz states, "Mia came highly regarding and we are lucky to have us on the team. She has one of the most diverse and impressive...