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Court-Martial vs. Civilian Court: Who Prosecutes an Off-Base Crime in San Diego? If you’re an active-duty service member arrested off base in San Diego, the San Diego County District Attorney usually prosecutes the case in San Diego Superior Court....read more
Blind Mule Defense in San Diego: What If You Didn’t Know Drugs Were in Your Car? A “blind mule” is a person who crosses the border with drugs hidden in their vehicle without knowing the drugs are there. Federal...read more
Military Domestic Violence Arrest in San Diego If you are in the military and arrested for domestic violence in San Diego, you face two separate cases at once. One is a criminal prosecution in San Diego Superior Court. The...read more
What Are Your Legal Rights When Facing Felony Charges in California? If you are charged with a felony in California, you have the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, the right to be free from unlawful...read more
Do Police Need a Warrant to Search Your Phone in California? Yes, as a general rule. Two layers of law require it: one federal, one California-specific. Do Police Need a Warrant to Search Your Phone in California? Learn more...read more
Violent Crime in California In California, a “violent crime” for sentencing purposes is any offense listed as a violent felony under Penal Code Section 667.5(c). Examples include murder, robbery, rape, carjacking, kidnapping, and any felony in which the defendant...read more
DUI Cost in San Diego A first-offense DUI in San Diego usually costs far more than the fine printed in the Vehicle Code. The base fine starts at $390. Once penalty assessments, DMV fees, higher insurance premiums, DUI school,...read more
Federal Gun Charge Penalties A gun arrest in San Diego doesn’t always stay in San Diego Superior Court. When a firearms case is picked up by federal prosecutors, the rules change completely: mandatory minimum sentences, no parole, and prison...read more
Federal Bail in San Diego Being arrested on federal charges in San Diego can be overwhelming, especially when you are trying to determine whether you will be allowed to go home while your case is pending. One of the...read more
NFL Criminal Cases NFL player arrests can become national news within minutes. A headline appears, social media reacts, television commentators debate what happened, and public opinion can form long before a criminal case reaches a courtroom. Learn more on...read more
