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San Diego Defenders is a law firm of men and women that understand that people do not expect to have to hire a law firm to protect their loved ones and family. It is not something you plan for. We have affordable payment plans with interest free financing. There is no reason to be rushed to make decisions about a plea bargain or a trial without having the time to really sit down and talk to your lawyer. Call us today and we will give you free consultation, then you decide if you are comfortable with your lawyer. Don’t just call for the price. When you make important decisions, you want to know who is representing you and if you feel confident in them. We know you will feel better that you took the time to call or meet with us.
 

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  • Can the Police tow my car if I get a DUI?

    Blog February 22, 2012 6:10 pm no comments

    Often, people getting arrested for DUI ask the police if they have to have the vehicle towed. No one wants to get their car towed away. When your vehicle is towed to an impound lot you will have to deal with it when you get out of jail.  You will [...]

     
  • Should I tell my command about my DUI?

    Blog February 17, 2012 6:18 pm no comments
    Should I tell my command about my DUI?

    If you are enlisted and your command does not know about your DUI arrest, do not tell them and talk with a DUI lawyer immediately.  Your lawyer should tell you not to discuss what happened with anyone.  If you are ultimately convicted and your command finds out, they will be [...]

     
  • What happens if I am in the military and I get a DUI?

    Blog February 17, 2012 6:13 pm no comments

    If you are enlisted, and receive a first time misdemeanor DUI (no one was injured), unless you have other problems in your jacket, there are usually three possible scenarios for someone in the military who gets a DUI.  If you were arrested off base, the case will be prosecuted by [...]

     
  • What happens if I don’t have a lawyer in my DUI case?

    Blog February 16, 2012 6:59 pm no comments
    What happens if I don’t have a lawyer in my DUI case?

    If you do not hire a private attorney before your first court date (arraignment) you will have to appear in person at the time and place lasted.  You will most likely be assigned a Public Defender at your arraignment date who will enter a plea of not guilty on your [...]

     
  • Early Termination of Probation (California Penal Code 1203.3)

    Blog February 15, 2012 7:32 pm no comments

    California Penal Code 1203.3 PC allows a judge to terminate a defendant’s probation ahead of schedule.  If the judge grants an early termination of probation, you may request for your record to be expunged at that time or a later date. Before terminating your probation early, the judge will inquire [...]

     
  • Eyewitness Misidentification

    Blog February 13, 2012 11:34 pm no comments
    Eyewitness Misidentification

    More and more we are hearing about people who are convicted of crimes and sent to prison based on eye witnesses, who turn out to be innocent. DNA evidence is helping more and more wrongly convicted people to be freed. Of those, three quarters of people who have been proven [...]

     
  • Man Arrested 3 Times over a Period of 5 Days for DUI (Driving Under the Influence)

    Blog February 13, 2012 6:42 pm no comments

    An Imperial Beach man was arrested for driving under the influence not once, not twice but three times over the period of a week.  On Sunday January 22nd Sheriff’s Deputies were called in response to a report of a drunken driver.  Upon arrival deputies came upon Mr. Lakarnafeaux in a [...]

     
  • California’s minor in possession “MIP” law (Business and Professions Code 25662 BP / Vehicle Code 13202.5 VC)

    Blog February 10, 2012 6:25 pm no comments
    California’s minor in possession “MIP” law (Business and Professions Code 25662 BP / Vehicle Code 13202.5 VC)

    California’s minor in possession “MIP” law (Business and Professions Code 25662 BP / Vehicle Code 13202.5 VC) prohibits minors…that is, persons under 21…from possessing alcoholic beverages in any public place. Before a prosecutor can prove that you violated California’s MIP law, they must prove the following facts: at the time of [...]

     
  • California Open Container Laws (Vehicle Code Sections 23221 to 23229)

    Blog February 10, 2012 6:10 pm no comments

    California Open Container Laws (Vehicle Code Sections 23221 to 23229) make it illegal to have an opened alcoholic beverage in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle. More specifically, the laws prohibit: drinking in a car; possession of an open container in a car; storing open containers in a car, [...]

     
  • What Happens at my 1st DUI Hearing (Arraignment)?

    Blog February 8, 2012 11:05 pm no comments
    What Happens at my 1st DUI Hearing (Arraignment)?

    Your arraignment is the first stage of your DUI criminal proceedings. The arraignment provides you with your first opportunity to plead guilty, not guilty, or “no contest” to your California DUI charges. If you plead guilty, you will be sentenced and your case will be closed. If you plead not [...]