San Diego Criminal Defense Blog

When confronted with criminal charges in California, a plea bargain might seem to be an appealing alternative to avoid the risk of a trial. However, there may be other issues that could impact the case such as sentencing laws based on previous convictions. This...

California law enforcement does not always act appropriately when gathering evidence. The question is whether evidence that is improperly gathered can be introduced into court. This questioned is governed by a legal theory called the "Fruit of the Poisonous Tree"...

A 45-year-old man is likely regretting his decision to get behind the wheel on Memorial Day. A social media post from the California Highway Patrol reveals that he found himself sinking in a pool of liquid manure after losing control of his SUV in southern Sacramento...

A 28-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman have been taken into custody in California in connection with a convenience store robbery and a car theft. They are both being held at the El Dorado County Jail. The woman has been charged with possessing a stolen vehicle and...

Multiple internal and external factors contribute to the level of intoxication experienced by individuals who drink alcohol. The same number of drinks consumed by two different California residents may not necessarily result in the same blood alcohol concentration. A...

When law enforcement in California needs to search an individual's property, there are certain laws they must follow. They are permitted to do a reasonable search and seizure, with "reasonable" defined as having a reason to believe that there will be evidence of a...

A California man who once managed a gun shop owned by the Los Angeles Police Revolver and Athletic Club has been accused of stealing firearms and falsifying official paperwork. The 33-year-old man’s alleged activities are said to have come to light during an audit of...

A 50-year-old California woman faces a raft of criminal charges including a count of felony driving under the influence for allegedly striking and severely injuring two pedestrians in Long Beach on the afternoon of March 24 and then fleeing the scene. The woman was...

California residents who have been convicted of drunk driving might be required to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in their vehicles. An IID is essentially a Breathalzyer for the vehicle that a person blows in before attempting to start the car. If the...

Felony fraud charges bring serious concerns, and anxiety over the possibility of a conviction can often be overwhelming. If a jury decides to convict, punishment may include several years of incarceration depending on the amount of financial gain the alleged fraud...