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 of a drunk driver can sometimes complicate DUI arrest investigations and may even be charged […]
Can Your Migraine Leave You Facing DUI Charges?
Migraines and cluster headaches are debilitating conditions that don’t just cause pain, but also other symptoms that make many sufferers want to do nothing more than squirrel themselves away in a dark room. Unfortunately, many people simply don’t aren’t able to go into another room when a migraine strikes, but instead have to find a […]
Putting an End to Police Pretext Stops in California
Police can stop motorists for a variety of reasons, including minor issues such as not using a turn signal, having a broken tail light, having window tinting on your windows or similar issues. These stops for minor crimes are considered “pretext” stops because police usually use these issues as a pretext to hopefully find evidence […]
7 Mistakes Police Can Make During a DUI Arrest
Everyone makes mistakes, including police officers involved in DUI arrests, but because these mistakes can sometimes affect people’s civil rights, they need to be taken very seriously. In fact, if an officer involved in your DUI traffic stop or arrest made one of these serious mistakes, be sure to tell your attorney as it could […]
Fighting DUI Arrests from Checkpoints in San Diego
If you have been charged with drunk driving after going through a DUI checkpoint, I can help you fight the charges.
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 […]
The 4 Best DUI Defenses in California
Many people accused of driving under the influence feel they have no recourse, that they have to plead guilty because their breath or blood test is all the proof needed to convict someone of DUI charges. But that’s just not the case. With a skilled criminal defense attorney by your side and one of these […]
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 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 […]
