Defending The Rights Of Clients Throughout San Diego County Since 1999
If you’re stopped by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and questioned about anything, don’t be surprised if an officer asks for your social media account information. That’s just one piece of personal information on the LAPD’s field interview (FI) card. The...
While the divorce rate in the United States is dropping for most demographic groups, every day there are husbands and wives filing for divorces from their spouses. In many cases, these splits can be handled civilly between the spouses or through professional...
When faced with criminal charges, many people think that a lengthy trial is inevitable. However, there are other possibilities. Criminal cases often conclude with plea bargains. Consequently, many criminal proceedings never go to trial. There are both positive and...
A criminal conviction can haunt you for life in the form of a negative criminal record. Every time you apply to a college scholarship program, an apartment complex or a new job, someone will perform a background check and discover that mistake you made so many years...
If you have a child starting college this year, you hope their interactions with campus police will be minimal and involve nothing more than asking for directions. However, that may be too optimistic. Freshman year is full of new experiences –- and not all of them are...
Have you ever heard about a crime in your neighborhood and wondered how on earth the person walked free when everyone knows they did it? It may be because the police obtained their evidence illegally. That might sound like a stupid rule when used to save a known...
When you hear the word “misdemeanor,” do you think of a minor crime that doesn’t have many consequences? Some people might immediately think about crimes like shoplifting or trespassing with this term, but it’s important not to think too lightly of it. Misdemeanors...
Opioid abuse is negatively affecting people in California, but it’s important to note that the way these drugs and drug offenses are handled is changing. The opioid epidemic has caused a health crisis, but the state has determined that it’s necessary to invest in...
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...
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....