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Senator Hueso is Wrong to Declare He Will Pursue His Innocence in DUI Arrest! Okay, we all know politicians generally get elected – even to the California State Senate, because the politician can get the union bosses to order their sheep err I mean “members” to vote them in. I put in my brief commentary…
Earlier this week, an article appeared in the Union-Tribune about our District Attorney’s office and a list they keep of police officers they do not trust. It was referred to as the Brady List. Brady was the name of a Supreme Court case years ago that said prosecutors have to provide exculpatory information to defendants…
Your arraignment is the first court appearance you will have in 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. You may qualify for a public defender, in which case, you will be counseled prior to pleading guilty, if that is…
Strange to hear from a criminal defense lawyer. But how do you defend what little constitutional rights an offender has? Especially when the State decides who should be entitled to early release to alleviate over crowed jails because the Correctional Officers Union negotiated a deal that private prisons may not house those sentenced to State…
Whether on a vacation from Arizona or a local from Southern California, you may know someone arrested for DUI in San Diego. July 4th is one of those weekends that you or someone you know may make the mistake per VC 23152 (A) or VC 23152(B) also known as a drunk driving ticket. As a…
San Diego Defenders’ (619) 258-8888 phone number goes to an answering service that connects you to Daniel M. Smith, the supervising attorney. Your immediate questions about your DUI arrest can get answered. Although you can come to the office for a free consultation to explain the DUI, potential clients are bound to ask, what is…
CHULA VISTA, Calif. – As the second largest city in the San Diego metro area, Chula Vista is one of the richest and culturally diverse areas in the country and this year, multiple candidates will be vying for several City Council seats to represent this scenic, rapidly growing city. One of those individuals is Dan…
One of the realities of life in San Diego is that we sit alongside Mexico and a border that has more people crossing it each day than any other in the country. Whether people are entering the United States in San Ysidro or Otay Mesa, they are subject to stops and searches by Customs and…
Okay, it’s prom night and my son has told me, don’t worry dad, I am the designated driver, I am not going to drink too much! Whoa there “Dude”, there are a couple of things you may need to know when you are going to be the “sober designated driver”. Since you are underage as…
San Diego County is home to thousands of United States sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and other members of the United States military. While these folks are doing a great service to their country by serving in the military, some do get arrested for DUI. If you are in the military and get arrested for a DUI, you face…
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