Seven years on from the economic crash of 2008, many San Diego area families are still struggling to cope with overwhelming debt and financial obligations. Layoffs, reduced work hours, hospital bills, and the lingering effects of the housing market crash are all factors that can leave one with one’s back to the wall financially. Fortunately, […]
Drinking and driving is taken very seriously be the state of California. A DUI conviction can bring fines, loss or restriction of driving privileges, court-ordered alcohol and substance abuse counseling, the installation of an ignition interlock device in one’s vehicle, community service, reputational damage, and even jail time – and that is if you are […]
California is inundated with “mill” and “1-800” DUI law firms. Quantity prevails where quality should. When you are facing a DUI charge – when your rights are at stake – you need a skilled California DUI attorney that will be personally involved with your case. A DUI conviction can result in fines, jail time, loss […]
A personal injury suffered because of the carelessness, recklessness, or intentionally wrongful act of another can upend one’s life for an extended period of time. The wrongful death of a loved one under such circumstances changes one’s life forever. While nothing can ever bring back your loved one, California’s wrongful death statute provides a means […]
When a loved one is seriously injured or lost as a result of the carelessness or recklessness of another person, corporation, or institution, the whole world appears turned upside down. First, there is the shock, anger, sadness, confusion, and grief. Mentally processing a serious injury or death is difficult and takes time. Along with the […]
Last month, immigration authorities performed a four-day sweep in Southern California, resulting in 244 immigrants with criminal records taken into custody. According to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials, over half of those taken into custody had at least one felony conviction (generally violent felonies, weapon charges, or sexual abuse charges), and all had been convicted […]
Last month, a California defense attorney and three state highway patrol officers were taken into custody for allegedly having connections with the murder of 26-year old Korey Kauffman in 2012. Kauffman’s body was found 18 months after he disappeared in Mariposa County. He was locally known for “scrapping” (stealing metal to sell). Prominent Modesto, CA […]
The latest police academy training class for the San Diego Police Department will be the first to involve training dedicated to community engagement. The San Diego Police Department is encouraging officers to focus on policing the community in a culturally sensitive manner with this revamped training program. The program is four weeks long and will […]
Garrett Gelrud was involved in a deadly crash at approximately 5:30 a.m. on August 6th. He initially fled the scene, but was detained shortly afterwards at a nearby gas station. The California High Patrol evaluated Gelrud for DUI after his vehicle and two others crashed approximately 50 miles from downtown San Diego. The accident occurred […]
“I was driving 70 mph on the edge of downtown St. Louis when the exploit began to take hold. Though I hadn’t touched the dashboard, the vents in the Jeep Cherokee started blasting cold air in the maximum setting, chilling the sweat on my back through the in-seat-climate control system. Next the radio switched to […]
