A medical marijuana DUI is a DUI, it does not matter you have a medical authorization to use marijuana. It is the "driving while impaired" reagrdless whether it is a prescription drug, illegal drug, medical marijuana or alcohol. The issue is whether or not...
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Are cell phone searches legal by a police officer?
Cell phone searches are legal by a police officer if he has a search warrant. The U.S. Supreme Court decided in the case of Riley v. California just this June, 2014, that in most cases a search warrant is required. There may be some exigent...
Does a DUI Drugs have a DMV hearing issue like Alcohol?
DUI drugs do not have a DMV hearing issue if there is no alcohol involved or the alcohol level is under .08 for adults. There may still be DUI charges but your license is not taken at the scene and there is no automatic suspension of your driving privilege in 30...
Is a probation violation warrant issued for misdemeanors?
Probation violation warrants for arrest are issued for a misdemeanors. However, with misdemeanor warrants, an attorney can almost always appear without you and get the warrant recalled. There could be additional consequences for violating, but an...
Why are DUI arrests greater on 4th of July in Oceanside?
DUI arrests are always greater over the July 4th weekend in all of California, not just Oceanside. They are usually higher in beach communities in San Diego County like Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Cardiff, Del Mar and La Jolla. More people crowd...
Can I get the DUI arrest report for a Vista case?
Generally the DUI arrest report and reports in most criminal cases are not available until after the first Court date and are only released to the attorney of record. The police reports and any other investigative materials are forwarded after the arrest to the...
What is a 4th Amendment waiver?
A 4th amendment waiver is short for giving up your right to be searched with or without probable cause. It is often used in North San Diego County and throughout California and refers to waiving the protections of the 4th amendment of the U.S. Constitution which...
Is it shoplifting if I forgot to pay for an item at the store?
It is not shoplifting or petty theft if you forgot to pay for an item at the store and walked out with it. It could become a theft at the point you realize you took the item without paying for it and decide not to return the item or pay for it. Theft requires a...
Oceanside Internet Prostitution Sting Operation Being Run
Oceanside Police department appears to have begun a Prostitution sting operation recently utilizing an internet website posted on the "Back Page". Recently, we have received multiple calls from men arrested for California Penal Code (PC) 647(b) for soliciting or...
What “Probable Cause” for a DUI Stop is Justiifed in Vista?
Probable cause for a DUI stop in Vista or anywhere in California can be anything from a moving violation, equipment violation, suspicious actions, citizen report or a number of other reasons unrelated to DUI. The officer must have a reason to pull you over or...
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