San Diego County Criminal Law Blog
Your rights when facing drug charges
People facing drug charges have rights when first encountering the police, during an arrest and throughout interrogations. Understanding these rights can help someone under suspicion of drug possession to react properly and can also inform the development of a...
The white collar criminal next door
Most white-collar crimes involve money; they are not violent but they are serious. Ponzi schemes can cause families to lose their life’s savings. Embezzlement can lead a company to bankruptcy, causing employees to lose their livelihoods. One individual’s greed can...
3 actions for those under investigation
Investigators would like nothing more than for you to sit idly and allow them to methodically build their case against you. They often prefer to work slowly, unimpeded by actions you might be able to take to defend your rights. Please do not make their job any easier...
False domestic violence allegations and custody matters
Parents working through child custody disputes often have a lot of stress and uncertainty. Not only do many worry about their relationship with their child and their ability to play a key role in their child's life, but there are a host of factors that affect custody...
Does California have ignition interlock laws?
The simple answer to this question is “yes,” considering all 50 states have ignition interlock laws. However, if you are facing a DUI charge in California. It is important to understand California's specific laws on this subject. The California Department of Motor...
Authorities arrest injured driver reportedly attempting to flee
When law enforcement pulls someone over for potentially driving under the influence, it is an alarming situation. A driver may feel a temptation to flee, but authorities are likely to catch up with the person sooner or later, and he or she will probably face...
Facing domestic violence charges in California
In California, domestic violence includes any act of battery against a spouse, romantic partner or close family member. When facing these charges, you must follow the provisions of existing protective orders to avoid further legal action. Learn more about...
Requirements for an assault charge
To assault someone is to threaten him or her with physical harm or unlawful contact. If the person committing the assault carries out the threat, that is an example of a battery. Assault and battery are two separate crimes, but they often occur together, and the...
Larceny and the law
Larceny is another work for theft, and it can refer to the theft of a wide variety of things. There are different classifications of larceny, which determines the penalty. Having a larceny conviction on record can affect someone’s life, so there are different defense...
Drunk driving charges and college
For prospective college students as well as those who are currently taking classes, there are many different sources of stress. From uncertainty over which college to attend to financial worries related to tuition, college is very challenging for many people....
