Firm News

Vista Courts closed for Covid-19 pandemic until May 26, 2020.  The Court is actually closed through May 22, but that is memorial day weekend which makes it opening on Tuesday 5/26/20.  Due to this highly contagious and potentially deadly flu virus, the courts are...

Vista Court DUI cases  may require special attention as they move through the system.   In addition to understanding the California admininistrative proceedures concerning license supension if no hearing is set with DMV within 10 days of arrest,...

A scooter driver cited for DUI in San Diego after he was involved in an accident with a vehicle whe he croseed in front of a car exiting SR 163.  A sccoter with an electric motor is a "vehicle" for purposes of Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or...

DUI arrests are down significantly in San Diego since ride share services of Uber and Lyft began.  In a study by the Moll Law Group, DUI arrests have fallen by 32% since 2012 when Uber and Lyft began service in San Diego.  There are still a significant...

DUI arrests seem to increase on Super Bowl weekend, so beware.  Uber, Lyft, Taxi or have a designated driver for the festivities to avoid a DUI that could result in your arrest or an accident that could change your life and the lives of others.  Having...

An expungement can save jobs and allow your criminal case from being used in California to deny employment, terminate employment or deny promotion.  You cannot be asked about an expunged offense nor cannot it be sought after or used in anyway for employment....

You can be arrested for DUI even after you are parked and out of the car.  It still has to be proven that you drove, however, that can be done in several ways.  The officers could have seen you drive, there may be a citizen call identifying the car and/or...

DUI jury instructions define for the jury the specific issues they have to decide beyond a reasonable doubt in order to convict someone.  There are often a number of instructions read to the Jury at the conclusion of the case depending on the evidence presented,...

DUI arrests are most likely in Carlsbad in five different areas.  These areas see the most traffic and are patrolled more than the residential areas.  Some areas  have both Carlsbad Police and California Highway Patrol actively involved...

The DUI "pink sheet" given to you after an Oceanside or any California arrest is a temporary license and Notice of Suspension.  It is very important and you should read it.  This "pink sheet" tells you that you have a full privilege to drive if your...