San Diego Criminal Defense Blog

If California law enforcement officers have arrested you and charged you with allegedly committing a crime, you need to know about the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine. Why? Because this longstanding legal doctrine could play a big part in your defense. The fruit...

It is reasonable to feel nervous during a traffic stop, but the so-called furtive movements of a California woman during a traffic stop last Thursday morning caught the attention of authorities in Framingham, Massachusetts. A subsequent search of her person and...

Drivers charged with a DUI in California generally have to decide whether to submit a guilty plea. Plea bargains involve an agreement between the defendant and the prosecutor. The defendant submits a guilty plea in exchange for lesser charges. If there is any question...

Most people have faced a traffic stop at least once in their lives. Often, if you are unaware of breaking the law, you could have a dim tail light or a tire that is starting to go flat. Never assume the worst. Do not allow yourself to feel or behave defensively....

If law enforcement officers accuse you of stealing something in California, the specific charge could be theft, robbery or burglary depending on the circumstances under which you allegedly stole the money or property. As FindLaw explains, all three of these white...

At Turner Law, we represent numerous people facing DUI charges. Consequently, we know that California has some of the toughest DUI laws in the nation, and if law enforcement officers arrest you for allegedly driving while impaired, you could spend considerable time in...

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