Criminal judges in San Diego can decide whether to place individuals convicted of crimes on probation, depending on the nature of their offense and their criminal history. Generally, probation is reserved for nonviolent offenders and serves to free up...read more
Drivers under the age of 21 in California are subject to the same consequences of drivers who are 21 and older if they get a DUI charge. The situation is more severe, however, for underage drivers because the BAC...read more
San Diego is known as a friendly California beach town that has wonderful weather year-round. Several tourist attractions draw visitors from all over the country, and its proximity to Mexico and national parks makes it a prime destination for...read more
Prosecutors represent the State of California in all criminal matters, and they influence nearly all decisions the State makes regarding the legal course of every criminal case. Prosecutors investigate crimes, pursue charges, appear in court, handle post-conviction appeals, and...read more
The coronavirus pandemic has affected nearly all aspects of life, including how we access public services like those provided by San Diego’s courts. Hearings in criminal cases were stalled for weeks when California shut down to reduce the spread...read more
Several states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, including all states on the West Coast. While police won’t apprehend you in San Diego for having a personal amount of marijuana on you, operating a vehicle while under its...read more
Stay at Home orders intended to stop the spread of COVID-19 are triggering more domestic violence cases. Abuse victims confined to their homes with their abusers are at increased risk of more frequent and more severe acts of violence,...read more
Learning that you have caused an accident and killed another person can be devastating. The shock of the accident and the knowledge that a life was taken can wreak havoc on your emotional and mental state. When an accident...read more
While the country is in lockdown, many states are reporting a rise in mail theft. As more people stay at home and shop online (and wait for their stimulus checks), thieves are targeting packages and mail from the government....read more
The coronavirus pandemic has swept the nation and has had a devastating impact on prisons and jails. As the virus spread through the California state prison system, the state government decided to grant early release to 3,500 inmates to...read more