Many people who have been arrested at DUI checkpoints wonder if their rights have been violated -after all, the police didn’t have a reasonable suspicion for stopping any particular vehicle at the checkpoint, which is ordinarily a constitutional requirement. In a way, DUI checkpoints do violate a person’s Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable search and […]
What to Know About DUIs in the Time of Coronavirus
Covid-19 has changed our world in many critical ways -including the number of drunk drivers on the road and the criminal process for charging those arrested for the crime. In fact, DUIs in San Diego went down as much as 42% this summer as a result of bars being shut down, less partying throughout the […]
Can Having Bad Teeth Result in a DUI? Gum Disease and the Breathalyzer
One of the biggest problems with drunk driving charges is that the main piece of evidence in DUI cases is often the results of the breathalyzer test. Although the prosecution relies on breathalyzers, they can can affected by many things, including issues as minor as drinking a diet soda, being on a diet, having a […]
Can an Anonymous 911 Tip Justify a DUI Arrest in San Diego?
If you’ve driven in the last few years, you’ve no doubt seen signs on the side of the freeway advising drivers to report anyone they suspect of drunk driving to 911. But can you really be stopped and arrested for drunk driving just because someone reported you to the police? Like many legal issues, the […]
What Happens to the Passengers in a DUI? Criminal Lawyer San Diego
Many people pulled over for drunk driving aren’t alone in the car. While most people aren’t surprised to learn that a driver can face additional charges if the passengers are minors, they are often surprised to discover that adult passengers can sometimes complicate DUI investigations and may even be charged with crimes themselves. Here’s what […]
What You Should Know About California’s Search & Seizure Laws
In order for you to be charged with a crime, there must be enough evidence to indicate your guilt. For the charges to result in a conviction, the evidence must be strong enough to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable a doubt. While the US Constitution protects all citizens from unreasonable search and seizure, police […]
California Felony & Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses in Vista
While most traffic offenses are merely infractions, punishable through a fine only, certain cases are much more serious and can actually leave you in jail or even in prison. Felony and misdemeanor traffic offenses in Vista require a special level of representation that only an experienced Vista traffic crimes lawyer can provide. Examples of Felony […]
What Will Happen to Your Car After a DUI Arrest: Del Mar DUI Lawyer
When you’re arrested for drunk driving, the police obviously aren’t going to let you get back in the car and drive it back to the station. So what will happen to your car after a DUI arrest? Well, that depends on a few things, but Del Mar DUI lawyer Peter M. Liss says that when […]
The Guy Who Could go to Prison Because he Got to Work Late
It’s not a crime to show up late to work. But some people are willing to commit a crime just to stay out of trouble at work. In one recent case, a man is now facing felony charges for doing exactly that. Here’s what an Oceanside forgery defense attorney has to say about the case. […]
You Have the Right to Flip Off the Police -But You Probably Shouldn’t
An appeals court decision recently made news when judges ruled unanimously that giving the police the middle finger is protected free speech and cannot be used as grounds for a traffic stop. That being said, just because you have the right to flip off the police, it’s still probably something you don’t want to make […]
