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Hit and Run Epidemic in San Diego
Posted on: 18th Feb, 2014While perusing the recent news in San Diego, it appeared that there had been what we thought were a surprising number of hit and run accidents described in the various stories in our area. It can be argued that the … Continue reading
San Diego gets an “F” on its Meth Report Card
Posted on: 10th Feb, 2014For at least several years, the media, both in print and on television, have been referring to what has been termed the “meth epidemic.” The stories focus not only on the production and use of the illegal drug, but also … Continue reading
San Diego Police Car Pursuit Criticized
Posted on: 4th Feb, 2014A car chase that took place in our city earlier this year placed the public at risk, and should have been called off, according to the chairman of PursuitSAFETY, a national non-profit organization that is dedicated to reducing the number … Continue reading
Finders, Keepers . . . But Not in California
Posted on: 28th Jan, 2014We’ve all heard the expression as early as when we were toddlers. “Finders, keepers – losers weepers.” Well, losers may be weepers, but finders aren’t always keepers, at least under California law. The issue was brought home recently by an … Continue reading
Night of Heavy Drinking Said to have Preceded Alleged DUI Crash
Posted on: 22nd Jan, 2014The Clairemont Mesa neighborhood of San Diego was the scene of a tragic car accident on January 10, 2014. The collision, which took place on a connector road between Interstate 805 and Route 52, resulted in the deaths of three … Continue reading
iPod Switch at Multiple Target Stores Leads to Arrest
Posted on: 15th Jan, 2014A man has been arrested in a case involving iPods at Target stores in San Diego, Poway, Chula Vista, Escondido, Santee and Lemon Grove. The most interesting aspect of the case is the manner in which the man allegedly made … Continue reading
Child Endangerment Charged in San Diego County
Posted on: 6th Jan, 2014Police say that a Chula Vista man is under arrest and charged with child neglect after an incident that took place over the weekend. The alleged victim, they add, was the two-year old grandson of the man arrested. According to … Continue reading
Alleged Poway Underage Drinking Party Leads to Arrests and More
Posted on: 24th Dec, 2013Police say that an underage drinking party took place in the San Diego suburb of Poway this past Friday night. The event has left a trail of arrests and hospitalizations in its wake. According to a news report, police received … Continue reading
Prescription Drugs Targeted in CVS Robbery in San Diego
Posted on: 18th Dec, 2013Police say that a CVS pharmacy in the Talmadge neighborhood was the target of a robbery on Friday night. They tell us that a man walked up to a clerk in the store, demanded prescription drugs, and “simulated a handgun.” … Continue reading
“Outrageous Government Conduct” Defense
Posted on: 9th Dec, 2013The conduct of law enforcement agents might surprise some people. But those of us who deal with the criminal justice system day in and day out recognize that the term “outrageous” is not an overstatement when it comes to describing … Continue reading
Drunk Driving and Other Alcohol and Drug Arrests during Thanksgiving Weekend
Posted on: 3rd Dec, 2013Alcohol figured prominently in numerous arrests over the holiday weekend, beginning on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. That day has become known as “Blackout Wednesday”, a reflection of the fact that it is a big party night for college students, and … Continue reading
Court Rules on Challenges to DUI Breath Alcohol Tests
Posted on: 26th Nov, 2013Lawyers defending DUI cases have for decades been challenging the results obtained using Breathalyzers and similar devices that claim to be able to measure the alcohol content in a person’s blood. Those tests are used by law enforcement to prove, … Continue reading
Taxi Driver Alleges Attack with Didgeridoo
Posted on: 19th Nov, 2013A sailor has been arrested and charged for allegedly attacking a taxi cab with – get this – an Australian wind instrument. Here are the details, according to the taxi driver. The driver says that the adventure began last Sunday … Continue reading
Reports Say Gun Crimes Down, Meth Use Up in San Diego
Posted on: 13th Nov, 2013It seems as if there is always another side to the coin, no matter how promising a particular piece of news may be. For those concerned about crime – in other words, for most of us – a recent report … Continue reading
Drug Smuggling Tunnel Discovered in San Diego
Posted on: 5th Nov, 2013Federal authorities said last week they discovered a tunnel between Tijuana, Mexico, and southern San Diego that was in the process of being used to smuggle drugs into the United States. According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials, … Continue reading
