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• Criminal Defense
  • 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?
  • Is There More Domestic Violence on Super Bowl Sunday?
  • 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
  • Drug Possession
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • The Sting: Understanding Entrapment and Prostitution
    • New California Law Changes Sex Offender Requirements
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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?
• 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?
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  • California’s Open Container Laws and Takeout Orders