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• Criminal Defense
  • They Say You Threatened Them—Now What? What San Diego’s AB 237 Means for Your Case
  • Can You Be Arrested for Harassment?
  • Review of PC 459.5: Shoplifting Laws and Defenses
  • Can You Be Arrested Without Being Charged?
  • Are Tasers Legal in California?
  • Which Weapons Are Legal for Self-Defense?
  • Do Restraining Orders Show Up on Background Checks in California?
  • Miranda Rights 101
  • Criminal Defense Timeline: How Long Will My Case Take?
  • Working with Expert Witnesses in Defense Cases
  • How California’s Work Release Furlough Program Works
  • California Determinate vs. Indeterminate Sentences
  • Do Misdemeanors Usually Show Up in Background Checks?
  • Why You Shouldn’t Talk to Police Without an Attorney Present
  • Navigating Felony Plea Bargaining
  • What Is a California Bench Warrant?
  • Options if You're Facing Charges with Mental Illness
  • Common Hit-and-Run Legal Defenses
  • Do I Need a Lawyer Even if I’m Planning on Pleading Guilty?
  • Caught in Possession of Stolen Property in CA?
  • What’s at Stake After a Positive Urinalysis Test?
  • Accused of Rental Car Theft in San Diego County?
  • It’s Still Hit and Run, Even If the Accident Wasn’t Your Fault
  • Types of Non-Monetary Bribes That Lead to Arrests
  • Can a Misdemeanor Lead to a Strike?
  • Are Citizen’s Arrests Legal in California?
  • Do Juveniles Have a Right to Self-Defense?
  • California’s Stance on Spanking
  • How Marsy’s Law Impacts Victim Testimonies
  • Can Arson Be Charged as a Misdemeanor in California?
  • What Charges Can Affect Immigration Status in California?
  • Differences Between Manslaughter and Murder Charges
  • Defending Against Parental Kidnapping Charges
  • Getting Legal Aid Before You Are Charged
  • Privacy Laws and Cell Phones as Evidence
  • Ramifications of SB-710 on Parole, Wobblers, and DNA
  • Pursuing a Continuance in a California Court
  • What You Need to Know About Bail Reform in California
  • What Happens After I Am Charged with a Crime?
  • What Rights Do You Have When A Police Officer Pulls You Over?
  • New Smart Streetlights Aid Law Enforcement in San Diego
  • These People Need a Lawyer (Part 1)
  • Crime Statistics in the San Diego Area
  • The Basics of Entrapment
  • California’s Three Strikes Law - Part Two
  • California’s Three Strikes Law - Part One
  • Los Angeles County Erases Juvenile Detention Fees
  • Watch Out for Public Intoxication Charges This Halloween
  • Legal vs. Illegal Search and Seizures in California
  • The Basics of Arson Charges in California
  • When a Fight Becomes Assault and Battery
  • A Guide to Sentence Enhancements in California
  • The Deal with Prison Alternatives
  • Criminal Background Checks: What Can Employers Ask You?
  • What Qualifies James N. Dicks for Your Case?
  • San Diego County Sheriff's Department Hit with Million Suit
  • New California Law Requires Warrant for Cell Phone Searches
  • North County Jury Deliberates Over Wife's Murder Retrial
  • What Should I Do If I Have a Warrant?
  • Do I Have to Talk to the Police After my Arrest?
  • The Penalties for Resisting Arrest in California
  • How Does the Three Strikes System Work in California?
  • What Constitutes Stalking Under California Law?
  • Posting Bail and How It Works
  • Domestic Abuse
    • Can You Clear a Record Tied to Domestic Violence? Understanding the Justice for Survivors Act
    • Accused of Domestic Violence in 2025? New California Laws May Complicate Your Defense
    • Violated a Restraining Order? Here Is Why That One Mistake Could Cost You Everything
    • Are Domestic Violence Cases Public Record?
    • When You Are Accused of Domestic Abuse Against the Elderly
    • If You Live with the Person Accusing You of Domestic Abuse
    • Contesting or Modifying Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
    • Common Misconceptions About Domestic Violence Charges
    • Fixing Relationships After a Domestic Violence Incident
    • Domestic Violence Allegations During Divorce
    • When You're Arrested for Retaliating Against an Abuser
    • What If Someone Accuses You of Gaslighting Them?
    • Domestic Violence in LGBTQ+ Relationships
    • Were You Falsely Accused of Domestic Violence?
    • Social Media Can Hurt You in a Domestic Violence Case
    • Even Touching Your Ex Can Be Domestic Battery in CA
    • San Diego County Medical Professionals May Now Screen for Signs of Domestic Violence
    • Why Did the Police Only Arrest One Person in a Domestic Dispute?
    • Can I Get Probation for Domestic Violence?
    • Is There More Domestic Violence on Super Bowl Sunday?
  • Drug Possession
    • Was Someone Hurt or Killed? Why Drug Charges Can Turn Into Homicide Cases in San Diego
    • Facing Drug Possession Charges in San Diego? Here Is How the 2025 Crackdown Changes Everything
    • Can You Avoid Jail with Prop 36? A Guide for San Diegans Facing Drug Charges
    • Arrested with Fentanyl in San Diego? You Could Be Looking at More Than Just Possession
    • Aggravating Factors in California Drug Crimes
    • Drug Scheduling: How Controlled Substances Are Classified
    • California Is Combatting Mandatory Minimum Drug Sentences
    • Alternative Sentencing Options for Drug-Related Offenses
    • College Student Drug Crimes: Campus Policies and Your Rights
    • What is a Deferred Entry of Judgment (DEJ)?
    • Fentanyl Criminality in the Media
    • What Are the Levels of Fentanyl Charges You Could Be Facing?
    • Is It a Crime To Take Drugs Without a Prescription?
    • Driving Under The Influence of Heroin
    • Marijuana in CA: What’s Legal, What’s Not?
    • Understanding a Fentanyl Drug Charge
    • The Juvenile Charges for Selling Adderall
    • Rules for Marijuana Delivery Drivers During COVID-19
    • What Happens If You Have Cannabis in a Drug-Free Zone?
    • Possession vs. Intent to Sell
    • Drug Paraphernalia Law
    • San Diego Pro Skater Charged with Intent to Sell Meth
    • A Little About Prescription Drug Dealing
    • The Difference Between Federal and State Drug Crimes
    • A Guide to Drug Penalties in California
    • San Francisco Wiping Out Old Weed Convictions
    • Marijuana on College Campuses
    • Holidazed and Confused
    • How Much Marijuana Can One Possess Legally in CA?
    • How Do Officers Determine "Marijuana DUI" in California?
    • California's Prop 47 Brings Controversial Opinions to the Surface
    • Overview of California's Marijuana Possession Laws
  • DUI
    • Charged With a DUI? Why First-Time Offenders in San Diego Are Getting Interlock Devices
    • New California DUI Laws in 2025: What You Need to Know If You Have Been Arrested
    • Pulled Over at a San Diego DUI Checkpoint? Do Not Make These 3 Common Mistakes
    • San Diego Is Cracking Down on DUIs: What That 2,000 Grant Means for Your Case
    • Are DUI Checkpoints Legal in San Diego?
    • DUI Drugs: Effects of Prescription & Over-the-Counter Drugs
    • Alcohol Abuse and Using a DUI as a Wake-Up Call
    • The Science of Breathalyzers: Limitations and How They Work
    • DUI and Ignition Interlock Devices: What You Need to Know
    • DUI and Commercial Drivers: Unique Challenges and Consequences
    • What Do Police Look for to Spot DUIs?
    • DUI in a Bus or Multi-Passenger Vehicle
    • What If I Had Kids in My Car While DUI?
    • Driving Under the Influence in Construction Zones
    • Why Is California's BAC Limit for DUIs 0.08?
    • Strange DUIs Involving Unique Vehicles
    • What Are DUIs with No Proof of Driving?
    • Can You Get a DUI if You’re in an Accident That Isn’t Your Fault?
    • How Do Police Officers Measure DUI Impairment from Drugs
    • Common Mistakes Officers Make at DUI Checkpoints
    • What If You Damage Property While DUI?
    • How Alcohol Affects Our Vision
    • New DUI Prevention Technology Coming Soon
    • Aging and DUIs: Does Your Age Change Things?
    • Why is a DUI Sometimes Considered a "Wobbler" Charge?
    • Breathalyzers and Marijuana
    • Can I Be Turned Down For a Job if I Have Had a DUI?
    • Can You Drive For a Rideshare Company With a DUI?
    • Are Field Sobriety Tests Required in California?
    • What Happens When You Violate Your DUI Probation?
    • Driving Under The Influence of Heroin
    • Can You Drive on Hydrocodone?
    • How Does a DUI Affect Car Insurance Rates?
    • What Factors Most Affect Your BAC?
    • Facing Drugged Driving Charges in California?
    • What Is the Washout Period for a DUI in California?
    • Will a DUI in Another State Count on My California Driving Record?
    • Getting Your CDL Back After a Suspension in California
    • Prosecutors Eye San Diego County DUI Surge in 2021
    • How Military Jurisdiction Applies to a DUI Arrest
    • Time Served With SCRAM: What You Should Know
    • When Medical Conditions Lead to DUIs
    • When Is a DUI with Injury a Felony?
    • Will a DUI Charge Impact My Custody Rights?
    • Will an Old, Out-of-State DUI Affect My Current Charge?
    • The Impact of a DUI on Your Visa
    • When Policing Errors Lead to an Arrest
    • Beating a DUI With a Blood-Split Motion
    • How Probation Works for DUIs
    • How Substance Abuse Assessment Units Influence DUI Cases
    • Understanding Federal DUI Charges in San Diego
    • How DADSS May Prevent Future DUIs
    • What To Do If Your Car Is Impounded for a DUI
    • Understanding San Diego’s Social Host Ordinance
    • Alcohol in the Blood: Understanding BAC Levels in California
    • How to Get a License Reinstated After a DUI
    • The Value of a Wet Reckless Plea
    • Understanding DUI Enhancements in California
    • Watch Out for the DUI Checkpoints
    • Consequences of Multiple DUIs in San Diego
    • Summer Drinks, Checkpoints, and DUIs
    • Multiple DUIs: Is It Groundhog Day?
    • Say No to a New Year DUI
    • Holiday Fun in San Diego (Hold the DUI)
    • Graduation and Prom: Avoiding Underage DUI
    • The Risk of Driving on 4/20
    • Watch Out for St. Patrick’s Day DUIs
    • Gaslamp Quarter DUI Danger
    • How to Avoid a (Late) Holiday DUI
    • Ridesharing and Open Container Laws in San Diego
    • What If I’m from Another State but Get Arrested for Drunk Driving in San Diego?
    • Can a Bar Be Held Responsible for a Drunk Driver?
    • Driving to a Chargers Game? Be Careful How Hard You Tailgate
    • Would There Be More Crime If California Let Bars Close at 4AM?
    • Are Police Allowed to Draw Blood from an Accident Suspect?
    • The Real Cost of a SoCal DUI
    • Penalties for Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated in California
    • Nine Ways a DUI Can Destroy Your Career
    • Long-Term DUI Consequences
    • Field Sobriety Tests: Nystagmus Test
    • What to Do at a California DUI Checkpoint
    • Arrested for DUI While Stationed at Camp Pendleton?
    • Is DUI A Felony in CA? - Three Ways It Can Be
    • Can I Legally Refuse a Breathalyzer Test?
    • Third DUI Offense Penalties
    • Wet Reckless Vs. DUI
    • Avoiding DUI after the Super Bowl
    • How Does an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) Work?
    • Am I Legally Required to Participate in a DUI Checkpoint?
    • Field Sobriety Tests: Romberg Balance
    • Field Sobriety Tests Administered by a DRE
    • DRE Checklist, Step 12: Toxicology Examination
    • DRE Checklist, Step 11: Opinions of the Evaluator
    • DRE Checklist, Step 10: Subject's Statements and other Observations
    • DRE Checklist, Step 9: Examination for Injection Sites
    • DRE Checklist, Step 8: Examination of Muscle Tone
    • DRE Checklist, Step 7: Dark Room Examinations
    • DRE Checklist, Step 6: Examination of Vital Signs
    • DRE Checklist, Step 5: Divided Attention Psychophysical Tests
    • DRE Checklist, Step 4: Examination of the Eyes
    • DRE Checklist, Step 3: Preliminary Examination
    • DRE Checklist, Step 2: Interview the Arresting Officer
    • DRE Checklist, Step 1: Breath Alcohol Test
    • The DRE Checklist
    • First DUI Conviction
  • Fraud Cases
    • Can Fraud Be a Federal Crime?
    • Charged with Tax Evasion After Making an Honest Mistake?
    • What are the Legal Defenses to Perjury in California?
  • Illegal Trafficking
    • Constructive vs. Actual Possession in Drug Trafficking Cases
    • State and Federal Laws on Drug Trafficking
    • How Drug Smuggling Affects Immigration
    • What Laws Are Involved in Smuggling Drugs Across the Border?
    • Drug Trafficking Charges in California
    • Illegal Smuggling Across the Border
  • Sex Crimes
    • What Residency Restrictions Are Imposed on Sex Offenders?
    • Societal Biases and Misconceptions in Sex Crime Allegations
    • The Sensitive Defense of Sexual Assault Accusations
    • Child Pornography Charges: Legal Defenses and Consequences
    • Sex Crime Defense for LGBTQ+: Challenges and Considerations
    • Discussing the Role Consent Plays in Sex Crime Charges
    • How California’s Sex Offender Registry Affects Those Listed
    • The Sting: Understanding Entrapment and Prostitution
    • The Legality of Sexting in California
    • Does Breastfeeding in Public Qualify as Indecent Exposure?
    • What Should I Do if I'm Arrested for Soliciting a Prostitute?
    • What Happens If I Fail to Register as a Sex Offender?
    • Can I Be Charged with Statutory Rape if it was Consensual?
  • Theft Crimes
    • Repeat Theft Offender? Why Prosecutors in San Diego Are Seeking Tougher Penalties in 2025
    • Think Petty Theft Does Not Matter? In 2025, You Could Still End Up With a Felony on Your Record
    • Arrested for Auto Theft in San Diego? Here Is How Rising Crime Stats Could Impact Your Sentence
    • Mental Health and Theft Charges: Could San Diego’s Diversion Programs Keep You Out of Jail?
    • What Is First-Degree Burglary in California?
    • What Constitutes 'Organized Retail Theft' in California?
    • The Legal Concept of ‘Intent’ in Theft Crime Cases
    • Theft and Socioeconomic Factors: The Link to Poverty
    • Theft Crimes and the Fourth Amendment: Search and Seizure
    • What are the Consequences for Selling Stolen Items on Facebook?
    • How Does a Court Determine the Value of Stolen Goods?
    • How Robbery Charges Are Categorized
    • Is Petty Theft a Misdemeanor or Felony in California?
    • Defending Against Identity Theft Charges
    • Burglary vs. Robbery vs. Theft in California
    • What Is the Difference Between Grand Theft and Petty Theft?
    • What are the Penalties for Grand Theft and Petty Theft in California?
  • Traffic Stops
    • What Should You Do During a Traffic Stop?
    • Racial Profiling: Police Bias in Traffic Stops
    • The Consequences of Fleeing the Scene of a Traffic Stop
    • How to Safely Transport Firearms in California
    • What Is the Punishment for Speeding in California?
    • Can the Police Search Your Car?
    • Can the Police Search My Cell Phone After a Traffic Stop?
  • Violent Crimes
    • Aggravated Assault Laws in California
    • When Juveniles Are Accused of Violent Crimes
    • What Is ‘Mayhem’ Legally and Why Was I Charged With It?
    • California Use of Force: Self-Defense and Stand Your Ground
• Personal Injury
  • The Costs of a Spinal Cord Injury
  • Personal Injury Trials: What You Need to Know
  • The Bias Against Bikers and Motorcyclists
  • Does AB5 Affect Third-Party Construction Claims?
  • Dog Walker Safety Tips
  • What Does Pain and Suffering Mean Legally in California?
  • Car Accidents
    • Expired Licenses and Pursuing a Claim
    • San Diego Streets May Be Traffic Free, But You Should Still Be Careful
    • Mexico Border Crossing Accidents
    • Hidden Costs to Recovery
    • Recovering from a Car Accident
    • Hit By a Drunk Driver? What Are Your Legal Options?
    • The Dangers of Driving Drowsy
    • In a Car Accident? What Now?
    • What Is the Statute of Limitations for California Car Accidents?
  • Slip and Fall
    • How Liable Are San Diego Beaches for Trip and Falls?
    • Evidence in a Slip and Fall Case
    • How to Prove Fault in Slip-and-Fall Incidents in a Place of Business
  • Truck Accidents
    • What Evidence Is Important in a Truck Accident Case?
    • Who Can Be Held Liable After a Truck Accident?
• Uncategorized
  • What Is an Extradition Hearing?
  • California’s Open Container Laws and Takeout Orders