San Diego Criminal Lawyer Blog

An elderly woman was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving and was investigated on a DUI in San Diego County after she crashed into a police patrol car in Oceanside, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. The 78-year-old woman was driving south on South Coast Highway near Michigan Avenue when she reportedly made a left turn directly into the path of a police officer who was heading north.

The officer had the right of way, police said. Both the officer and the woman suffered minor injuries in the auto accident. Police say the woman “displayed signs consistent with someone driving under the influence of alcohol”, but there is no information about whether they administered Breathalyzer or field sobriety tests to arrive at that preliminary determination.

How a drunk driving case will be filed against you depends on a variety of factors including the damages and injuries caused, your level of intoxication and prior criminal record. Whether it’s a misdemeanor or a felony, you need an experienced San Diego DUI Lawyer to build a successful defense. Also, remember that you only have 10 days to request a San Diego DMV hearing after your arrest. So, it is extremely important that you consult a skilled DUI defense attorney so that immediate steps can be taken to preserve your right to a DMV hearing and fight your DUI charges.

If you or someone you know has been charged with a DUI make sure you call the Law Office of Stephen Brodsky San Diego DUI Lawyer specialist.

Oceanside police arrested two men in connection with a robbery in a local bagel store, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported. A 21-year-old man and a 19-year-old man were arrested after officers served search warrants at two homes following the robbery at Bruegger’s Bagels on Oceanside Boulevard. Police said the men entered the store through a back door, threatened one of the employees to lie face down on the floor at gun-point while telling another employee to open the safe.

The suspects reportedly got out through the back door with $1,000. Oceanside police detectives identified the suspects and conducted a search of their homes when they reportedly found weapons, disguises and illegal drugs. Both men, whose names have not been released, were arrested and booked into Vista jail on suspicion of robbery and conspiracy. The teenager, in addition, faces a narcotics charge.

Armed robbery is considered a violent crime in San Diego because it involves the use of a weapon and more importantly, the use of force. Violent crimes can result in very serious convictions and punishment and will benefit tremendously from an aggressive defense by an experienced San Diego criminal defense lawyer. The seriousness of a violent crime obviously depends on the severity of the injury or injuries to the alleged victims, but use of a weapon can result in enhancements to the charges, which will add to the severity of the punishment.

Don’t leave your future and your freedom to chance. If you or someone you know is being accused of a robbery or violent crime in San Diego, please call the Law Office of Stephen Brodsky to discuss your case.

Marcel Vigneron, star of Bravo’s reality show, “Top Chef,” has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. He was stopped by police officers initially on suspicion of speeding off of the Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach, according to an article in The Orange County Register.

There is a lot of attention in our society when a celebrity or a famous person gets arrested on suspicion of DUI. But the fact remains that it is the most common offense in the United States. The seriousness of a DUI charge depends on the defendant’s level of intoxication, whether anybody was injured in the alleged DUI accident and the extent of their injury; and whether the defendant had a prior criminal record. Depending on these circumstances, the district attorney will decide whether to charge the DUI as a misdemeanor or a felony.

A DUI conviction can jeopardize your driver’s license, you job, career prospects and even your freedom. Remember, that when you have been arrested on suspicion of a DUI, you have 10 days to request a DMV hearing, failing which you are very likely to lose your driving privilege.

If you are facing a DUI charge, you need an attorney experienced in defending DUI cases. Your attorney should know how to attack and discredit Breathalyzer and field sobriety tests. If you have been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving, please make that call to California DUI attorney, Stephen Brodsky, who has successfully defended hundreds of people charged with DUI over 23 years. He will evaluate your case honestly and prepare a winning defense strategy for you.

A teacher in the Corona-Norco Unified School district was arrested and charged with having sex with a 17-year-old boy, the Riverside Press-Enterprise reported. Wendie Estrada Fernandez, 45, is accused of having unlawful sexual intercourse and oral sex with the high school boy and has also been placed on administrative leave.

The article also reported that Fernandez has been married to her husband 24 years and that they have four children. Her biography suggests that Fernandez was an accomplished student and teacher. It is quite obvious that a conviction in a sex crime case will not only jeopardize her job, but her entire career. If convicted, she may not only face jail time, but also be required to register as a sex offender and may not be allowed to work with children ever again.

Anyone who has been charged with a sex crime needs to retain an experienced and knowledgeable Riverside criminal defense lawyer who has what it takes to get them an acquittal. Sex crime cases are often complex. They often involve young “victims” who must be treated tactfully and sensitively. A defense attorney needs to find the balance between aggressive questioning and sensitivity in order to be convincing before a jury.

If you or a loved one has been accused of a sex crime, please call the Law Office of Stephen R. Brodsky to find out how you can build a successful defense, clear your name and get your life back. Don’t let a false accusation ruin your life. Call us today for a free consultation.