Even though it’s a time of year where it’s not as common to get sick, if you do have symptoms of a cold, it’s normal to take some medications. Be careful what you put in your system, though, because choosing medications that make you drowsy or disoriented could end up...
Criminal Defense Blog
3 behaviors that could lead to shoplifting charges against you
Shoplifting or retail fraud is a crime that has recently gripped the attention of people all over California. While San Diego may not currently have a wave of retail fraud like what has occurred in San Francisco in recent months, shoplifting is still a common crime....
Can your California employer fire you over a DUI conviction?
The things you do while not working can sometimes directly affect your employment. For example, some people lose their jobs over social media posts when people that they hurt or offend contact their employer. If their employer has a rule about social media use or how...
Do you have to identify yourself to police in California?
A police officer asks you for your identification. You have it on you, but being stopped and asked like this still rubs you the wrong way. It feels like a violation of your right to freely live your life. So, what do you have to do, in a legal sense? Are you required...
How do reasonable suspicion and probable cause differ?
When you’re facing any kind of criminal charge, understanding everything you can about your defense options is important. One critical component of many defense strategies is looking at whether or not the police actually broke the law during their investigation. This...
Does jail time actually help those with drug addictions?
The response to drug use in the United States has been fairly simple. The government made most drugs illegal, and they set up strict ramifications for breaking these laws. Drug use can often lead to at least some time behind bars. But is this actually the best...
3 ways a drug offense could impact a teenager’s college dreams
Teenagers are notorious for their ability to rush into questionable decisions without considering all of the consequences. While their bodies are close to fully mature, their brains still have a long way to go, which is why teenagers often don't consider the...
Can I defend against a DUI if I blow positive?
If the police stop you, ask you to blow into their Breathalyzer, and you test positive, you might assume it will result in an automatic DUI conviction. You might consider there is no way to challenge what the machine says. When you know you are innocent, it is...
A DUI checkpoint looms ahead. Can you avoid it?
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...
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...
