Because July 4th is rapidly approaching, it’s time to make plans with friends and family to enjoy the holiday weekend with fireworks, backyard cookouts, and trips to favorite spots along San Diego County’s 70 miles of coastline. Fourth of July rituals Another...


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William R.
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- Former Deputy San Diego City Attorney
- Former USMC Captain
DUI Arrest
Study finds many personal breathalyzers are inaccurate
It’s not an uncommon sight at San Diego nightclubs and bars: as a group of friends prepares to leave, one or more of them will pull out personal alcohol breath-testing devices (often referred to as breathalyzers). People will blow into the handheld devices that pair...
BAC: What it is and how it can affect a DUI
We have all read at least a couple of news articles about drunk driving arrests in San Diego County. In addition to brief details of the arrest and about the person accused of DUI, the reports usually include a mention or two of BAC, the acronym for “blood alcohol...
California Highway Patrol releases New Year’s Eve DUI arrest totals
Few people were sorry to see 2020 go. As difficult as 2020 was, 2021 could be even worse for those who started it off with a DUI arrest. The California Highway Patrol said that in the recent New Year’s Eve Maximum Enforcement Period, it arrested 442 people for driving...
After a DUI arrest in Vista, what needs to be done?
After a DUI arrest in Vista or anywhere in San Diego County, most people post bail and are released with a Court date on a misdemeanor DUI generally set about a month later. Aditionally, most people arrested have their driver's license taken away and are served...