Credit card fraud and identity theft are often linked. Credit card fraud generally occurrs in one of two ways. Either someone unlawfully uses the personal information to get a credit card unlawfully in another person's name and then uses that credit card,...
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Who investigates theft cases in Carlsbad?
Carlsbad Police investigate theft cases in Carlsbad, however, California Highway Patrol may be involved in auto theft cases. The most common theft reported is the petty theft or shoplift. This offense usually involves the theft of retail merchandise...
Marijuana Possession and Sales in Vista Courts
Marijuana Possession and sales cases in Vista Courts could dramatically change with the upcoming election where the recreational use of marijuana will be on the ballot. While marijuana is still an illegal drug federally, we have seen the federal...
Military Diversion for DUI Cases Update
Military diversion for DUI cases was ruled on by 2 different appellate courts in California, each with a different opinion. The issue has been whether or not military diversion per California Penal Code (PC) 1001.80 applies to DUI cases in California. PC...
An Expungement in Vista Courts
An Expungement in Vista Courts is available to help clean up you record. Most misdemeanors and many felonies are able to be dismissed for most purposes after conviction provided you meet the criteria of California Penal Code (PC) 1203.4 and 1203.4a. This is a...
Are DUI Breath Tests Legal without a Warrant in Vista?
DUI breath tests are legal without a warrant in Vista and throught the United States. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a breath test is minimally intrusive and needed in DUI cases, therefore it is not an illegal search and seizure. However, blood tests are much...
Are cell phone searches illegal without a warrant?
Cell phone searches without a warrant are unreasonble searches and illegal. Anything found in that search may not be used against the person arrested. However, if there is sufficient information to get a warrant to search the contents of the phone, then it may be...
DUI contacts and arrests are from multiple sources
DUI contacts and arrests come from multiple sources. The most common reason for the initial contact is the traffic or equipment violations, but there are several other reasons also like accidents, citiizen calls, checkpoints and stops made while investigating...
Is there a DUI license Suspension on a First Offense?
A DUI can cause a DUI license suspension if convicted of a DUI and/or the blood alcohol (B.A.) level is .08 or more if you are age 21 or more and it is a first offense. It is possible, however, to convert that 4 or 6 month suspesnion to a restricted license to...
Plea Bargaining in DUI Cases in Vista Courts
Plea bargaining in DUI cases in Vista Courts involves discussions with the District Attorney and can also include the Judge. This is a process where the Defense Attorney negotiates the clients case in order to resolve it in the best possible way based on the...
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