The air is crisp, it’s the season for giving, and families are gathering together for the holidays. It’s the most wonderful time of the year — that is, until you hit the lines at your favorite retailer. Though long lines and traffic can turn anyone into the Grinch, for some the bad side of the […]
What to Do if You’re Arrested for Insurance Fraud
When most of us think of insurance fraud, we envision someone who purposely makes a false claim in order to obtain money they have no right to collect—we think of faked or exaggerated injuries or losses. But the truth is that insurance fraud can happen to anyone, sometimes through no intentional deceit of their own. […]
What Is the Difference Between Assault and Battery?
Do you know the difference between assault and battery charges? Often charged together, they are actually two different crimes with differing consequences. Here is what each charge means, the consequences of them, and some arguments that an experienced criminal defense attorney can use to defend you in court. The Definition and Consequences of Assault Assault […]
Can You Guess These Crazy California Laws?
California is infamous for the number of different laws there are for the entire state on a macro and micro level of state government. Through research, we found over 100 absurd California laws, some state-wide and some more specific by county or city. We’ve compiled twenty of those crazy California laws into this true […]
6 Deadly Holidays: When High DUI Rates Kill
We look forward to upcoming holidays all year round. Hanging out with friends and family, enjoying good food at barbeques, cocktail parties, and beach bonfires…and drinking. Unfortunately, these happy occasions can quickly turn into lifelong tragedies when one person makes the bad decision to get behind the wheel after they’ve had too much to drink. […]
Bail and Bail Bonds, How Do They Work?
WHAT IS BAIL AND WHAT IS A BAIL BOND? When someone is arrested and booked into jail they will have the opportunity to post bail. The bail is an amount of money set by a judge and serves as insurance between the court and the person in jail. This will allow them to leave but […]
Have an Arrest Warrant? What It Is and What to Do About It
Perhaps you never paid your speeding ticket fine. Perhaps you forgot to show up to court. Or maybe you were accused of committing a crime. In any of these scenarios, a warrant for your arrest was probably issued by a judge and entered into a database for all law enforcement officers (and anyone performing a […]
The Role of Social Media in Your Criminal Defense Case
By now, we all know that whatever we post online is public information, now and forever. However, that fact is especially true if you are arrested and a prosecutor is building a criminal case against you. Anything you have ever posted, and especially anything posted within a few hours before your arrest, will probably be […]
5 Things You Need to Do After You Get a DUI
You got pulled over when a police officer suspected you to be driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. You performed a performance-based physical test or two and had your breath or blood tested for alcohol content. You were then arrested, taken to jail, released, and are awaiting the consequences. What do you […]
6 of Cheapest Places to Live in San Diego That Are Safe
San Diego is a wonderfully diverse and beautiful city. If you are you wondering which part of San Diego is the best place to set down roots, take a look at the affordability info and crime stats (for January 2017-June 2017) of some of San Diego’s best neighborhoods. 1. Mira Mesa Residents of Mira Mesa […]