You’re driving home one evening when you see that there is a DUI checkpoint ahead of you. You could be impaired or sober. Either way, you don’t want to go through the police checkpoint. But are you allowed to avoid it? Or are the police going to arrest you for doing...
Criminal Defense Blog
How do the police test for drug impairment during a traffic stop?
Did you know that you could face charges for driving under the influence if you seem to be under the influence of drugs during a traffic stop? While many people think of DUIs as charges used for those who had too much alcohol to drink, you can actually face a DUI when...
Can you get home detention instead of jail time in California?
After a criminal conviction in San Diego, California, you might have sentencing options you never knew existed. For example, home detention (or house arrest) may be a possibility. Before you decide that house arrest is for you, it is wise to learn more about this...
Do you need a jury consultant for your criminal trial?
You’re in serious trouble. You’ve been charged with a felony -- or maybe a string of them -- and you’re looking at significant time behind bars if you’re convicted. You’ve heard the statement before that “trials can be won or lost at jury selection,” so you’re...
Your pain medication could lead to charges for your young adult
Maybe you slipped and fell and needed to have rotator cuff surgery or you had a joint replacement recently. Perhaps you were in a car crash or had a root canal and required pain relief until you healed. Narcotic painkillers are effective medicines, but they also...
When stopped by the police, learn to ask, “Am I being detained?”
You do not have to stay and talk to the police just because they’d like to talk to you. As a citizen, you often have the right to simply go about your business. The United States is not intended to be a police state where officers can just stop people on a whim. If...
Dealing with the shame and embarrassment of a DUI
Being pulled over and arrested on drunk driving charges can bring up a lot of negative emotions. You may never have had a run-in with the police before, and never even entertained the prospect of getting into trouble with the law. It's also likely that your career and...
Is San Diego’s Drug Court right for you?
Many individuals who find themselves facing drug charges are recreational users -- not manufacturers or dealers. Many defendants want to get help to kick their habit yet don't know where to turn to receive such services. Others think that they don't have the necessary...
Why St. Patrick’s day is not so lucky for many drivers
San Diego has canceled its St. Patrick’s day parade again this year. That does not mean you cannot still celebrate. St Patrick’s day means more DUI checkpoints The police know that people like a drink on St. Patrick’s day. They set up a series of checkpoints to catch...
Permanent injury isn’t necessary for domestic violence charges
Confusion about what constitutes assault can lead to people making bad legal decisions. Especially when it comes to domestic assault or domestic violence allegations, there is a lot of misinformation that can trick people. For example, people might think that they...
