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In December 2011, Terrance Huff and Jon Seaton were returning home to Ohio after a Star Trek exhibit in St. Louis via Interstate 70 when they were pulled over by Collinsville Officer Michael Reichert. What follows the stop is a too often seen police tactic to pressure an individual to give up his or her…
Our DUI attorney Jon M. Pettis explians to you what not to say to a police officer if you come into contact with one. Call San Diego Defenders if you or a loved one are charged with a criminal offense at (619)258-8888 for a free and confidential consultation.
If you or a loved one are charged and convicted of a DUI or related crime it is probable that you will be required to report to the Substance Abuse Assessment Unit (SAUU) at the courthouse your case was out of. SAUU will assess whether additional conditions to your probation are required. When reporting to…
Michael Kobulnicky, 50, has been charged with four felony counts including kidnapping for rape and rape by a foreign object, charges that could send him to prison for life if he is convicted. At his bail review hearing on March 26, 2012 the woman who is the alleged victim told the Judge that Mr. Kobulnicky…
Singer and one time husband of the late Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown faces a drunken driving charge after being pulled over Monday afternoon for talking on his cell phone while driving, in the Reseda area of Los Angeles County. Brown showed signs of intoxication and failed a field sobriety test during the traffic stop which…
In San Diego DUI cases it may be possible to get the bail placed on an individual reduced. Reduction of bail is decided by the Judge and depends on several factors such as the severity of the charges and the other bail setting factors. Bail cannot be reduced prior to arraignment. In order to have…
The controversy over the shooting of 17 yr old Tayvon Martin by the neighborhood watch volunteer, George Zimmerman, rose to a new level yesterday. The chief of police was given a vote of “no confidence” by the city council. As most of us know now, the African American boy was in the gated community taking a short…
Lemon Grove man, Justin Foulds plead guilty of being under the influence when his vehicle struck 73 year old Celia Torres when she was driving her grandson, 17 year old David and both were killed as a result of the collision. Mr. Foulds was found to be three times the legal limit at a 0.26%…
The simple answer is “yes”. Most of us have been in a situation in our lives when the doctor prescribes prescription pain-killers after surgery. It could be as simple as having a tooth removed and the doctor sends you home with Vicodin. When reading the warnings on the bottle it usually states “May cause drowsiness.…
DUI enhancements There are several charges that can lead to an enhancement of your DUI charges that can result in additional jail time and fines. A list of the enhancements can be found below: -DUI with Minor Passenger under 14 in Vehicle -Refusal to Submit or Complete Chemical Test -Blood Alcohol Concentration of…
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