San Diego County Criminal Law Blog
Understanding California drug laws
California categorizes drug-related crimes as either possession or possession with intent to sell. Conviction for either of these crimes may carry jail time, fines and other penalties depending on the substance, the amount and other circumstances in your case. If you...
What is DMT?
There are many illegal drugs that people abuse. One you may not hear a lot about but that is important to be aware of is DMT or N, N-Dimethyltryptamine. This is not a commonly abused drug, but it has serious effects on those who do use it. If you or someone you know...
Is Prop 47 increasing shoplifting?
The cornerstone of the criminal justice system in California is to punish wrongdoings in the hope that it will deter a person from committing further crimes. This works out nicely most of the time, but it also leads to overcrowding in jails and prisons. In an attempt...
Teen drivers and DUI charges
For any driver, regardless of their age, being pulled over for suspected drunk driving can be devastating. When a driver finds themselves in this situation, they may panic and wonder how their future will be affected by the ordeal. Moreover, many drivers are not aware...
Are roadside breath tests a reliable source of evidence?
If you have ever been pulled over on suspicion of drinking and driving in California, you may have been asked to submit to a roadside breath test. These machines are designed to measure your blood alcohol content level without having to take a blood sample. Law...
Understanding asset forfeiture
At Herbert Weston & Tanya Weston Criminal Lawyers in California, our mission is to aggressively defend the rights of people accused of having committed a crime. We consequently know that in some such situations the state government swoops in and seizes your...
Will I lose my job after getting a DUI?
In today’s world, your job could be in jeopardy with a DUI conviction. If you are a contract employee, government employee or a commercial driver, your job could be more at risk. Job challenges with a DUI Many employers have contract employees who are working...
Protect your rights while under investigation
When you are under investigation, it may seem like your rights are being violated. At Herbert Weston and Tanya Weston, Criminal Lawyers, one of our primary roles is to make sure that does not happen to our clients. Unfortunately, state officials might not be...
What does it mean if a CPO is issued against me?
If you have been accused of committing domestic violence, you may have a restraining order filed against you. Some types of restraining orders are issued by civil courts. However, a criminal protective order (CPO) can be issued by a criminal court after a domestic...
What separates manslaughter from murder?
The word manslaughter sounds to the ears of many California residents as a particularly horrific act, which is why it may be surprising to learn that manslaughter is actually quite different from an act of murder. In fact, manslaughter is considered a lesser form of...
