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Gun Crimes Down in San Diego
Posted on: 20th May, 2013Guns – and gun-related crimes – have been in the news quite a bit lately. Most of the reports concern recent tragedies involving the use of firearms, particularly since the mass shootings in Newtown, Connecticut. Many people favor stricter gun … Continue reading
Felony DUI Charged in Escondido Car Chase
Posted on: 7th May, 2013An Escondido man is in custody after a bizarre series of events on Saturday. According to police, Michael Najera was driving his Cadillac SUV near Valley Parkway shortly after 5:00 a.m. Saturday morning, when he rear ended a patrol car … Continue reading
San Diego City Council Asks for New Medical Marijuana Ordinance
Posted on: 2nd May, 2013The City Council requested on Monday that the City Attorney’s Office prepare new proposed regulations governing medical marijuana dispensaries. An ordinance governing the dispensaries had been on the books, but was rescinded in 2011. The ordinance would cover a number … Continue reading
Felony DUI Charged in Motorhome Crash
Posted on: 23rd Apr, 2013When we drive a vehicle, it is easy to forget that our means of transportation has the capacity to injure or even kill another person. A recent accident attests to the fact that in order to be involved in such … Continue reading
Marijuana Bill would eliminate Conflict between State and Federal Laws
Posted on: 16th Apr, 2013Eighteen states (including California) and Washington, D.C., have legalized marijuana use and possession for medical purposes, and two states (Colorado and Washington) now permit its use for recreational purposes. You might think that the passage by the states of these … Continue reading
San Diego Crime Rate Up, Statistics Show
Posted on: 11th Apr, 2013The City of San Diego has published its latest crime statistics, and they reveal an increase in overall crime of 6.9% based upon the number of crimes committed per 100,000 residents. This is the second consecutive year which the rate … Continue reading
Guilty Plea in Tragic DUI Manslaughter Case
Posted on: 2nd Apr, 2013In August of last year, an accident occurred in Chula Vista which represented, among other things, every parent’s nightmare. Arlene Hernandez was at the wheel, with her 5-year old daughter and her daughter’s friend in the backseat, and the friend’s … Continue reading
Dependent Adult Abuse in San Diego
Posted on: 27th Mar, 2013The extent of what is called dependent adult abuse is somewhat clouded due to the lack of available and reliable data. If you search for statistics on the subject, you will find that most of the information relates to elder … Continue reading
Another Drug Bust in Fallbrook
Posted on: 18th Mar, 2013About six months ago, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of dozens of people in several communities. As part of “Operation Cruel Summer,” officials seized forty pounds of marijuana, 25 pounds of meth, guns, and over $150,000 … Continue reading
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in San Diego 2013
Posted on: 13th Mar, 2013The political tug of war continues in San Diego over the location, and ultimately the fate, of medical marijuana dispensaries in the city. The latest battle involves pending citations issued against a number of dispensaries for alleged violation of the … Continue reading
North Island Bribery Scheme Leads to Convictions
Posted on: 7th Mar, 2013A federal jury issued guilty verdicts on March 4 against two defense contractors charged with conspiracy, bribery and money laundering. The trial began on February 20, and the verdicts were handed down after the jury deliberated for two days. The … Continue reading
Sex Crimes and Online Dating
Posted on: 26th Feb, 2013Making contact on the internet has become, for many, the chosen means of initiating and developing relationships with other people. We have written in the past about some of the potential dangers associated with social networking sites such as Facebook … Continue reading
Pacific Beach Crash Could Lead to Multiple DUI Charges
Posted on: 20th Feb, 2013If you choose to drink and drive, you’re probably aware of some of the consequences that may result if you are arrested and convicted. Misdemeanor DUI carries significant penalties, typically including: Loss of driver’s license; Fines; Insurance surcharges; Probation; Possible … Continue reading
Retail “Spice” Sales Allegedly Continue in San Diego County
Posted on: 12th Feb, 2013When drugs, or the chemicals that make them up, are declared illegal, most people are not surprised when the same substances continue to be sold on the street. But seeing the drugs for sale in commercial establishments? A bit shocking … Continue reading
Annoying a Child in California – It’s a Crime!
Posted on: 6th Feb, 2013As surprising as it may be to our readers, annoying a child is a criminal offense in California, and one with serious consequences in the event of a conviction. If a common sense definition of the offense were applied, most … Continue reading
