San Diego Criminal Defense Blog

June 23, 2022 | Criminal Defense | Peter Blair

Can I Face Criminal Charges for a Car Accident?

Most car accidents result in traffic tickets and insurance claims. When an accident victim files a personal injury lawsuit, the case is handled in civil court. The at-fault driver faces civil penaltcriminal charies in the form of a judgment for monetary damages. However, there are situations where you can face criminal charges after an accident. […]

June 20, 2022 | Domestic Violence | Peter Blair

How Much Time Am I Looking At for a Domestic Violence Charge?

You may serve time in jail if you are convicted of domestic violence in San Diego. However, how much time you’re looking at for a domestic violence charge depends on the facts of your case. Domestic violence is a crime. California courts take allegations of domestic violence seriously. The best way to avoid serving time […]

June 14, 2022 | Domestic Violence | Peter Blair

False Domestic Violence Allegations: How You Can Avoid Wrongful Allegations

Domestic abuse charges are serious, and many states have strict laws designed to protect victims — whether it’s a spouse, parent, or guardian who is abusing them. However, some unscrupulous people may use domestic violence laws to their advantage, whether to seek revenge against a former partner or ensure a better outcome after a divorce. […]

May 25, 2022 | Domestic Violence | Peter Blair

What Happens When A Domestic Violence Victim Doesn’t Want To Press Charges

Allegations of domestic violence are serious. In many cases, domestic violence charges begin when an alleged victim calls the police to report domestic violence or petitions the court for a domestic violence restraining order. The police officers usually err on the side of caution in domestic violence cases. If there is any justification for probable […]

May 19, 2022 | Criminal Defense | Peter Blair

What Is the Difference Between a Lawyer and an Attorney?

Most people use the words “lawyer” and “attorney” interchangeably. This makes sense. In casual use, the words have effectively identical meanings. But in the legal world, the terms have important differences. What Is a Lawyer? In the simplest terms, a lawyer is anyone who has been educated about the law. Most lawyers have received formal […]

April 19, 2022 | Juvenile Crimes | Peter Blair

Truancy: How Many Days Can My Kid Miss School in San Diego?

California requires children between the ages of six and 18 years to be in an educational program. For most children, compulsory education requires attending school in their school district. Truancy is defined as unexcused absences from school. The California Education Code states that a truant is a student who does not have a valid excuse […]

April 14, 2022 | Domestic Violence | Peter Blair

Will I Go to Jail if Convicted of Domestic Violence?

Yes, you could go to jail if convicted of domestic violence in San Diego. When law enforcement officers arrive at a scene of domestic violence, they determine who was the aggressor or primary instigator. Then, the police arrest that person and take them to jail. California courts view charges of domestic violence very seriously. These […]

April 5, 2022 | Criminal Defense | Peter Blair

Am I Being Detained? Key Questions You Should Ask During Interactions with the Police

Most everyone has heard that the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution bars unreasonable search and seizure. Oftentimes, an individual’s freedom or ability to go about their day can be impeded by law enforcement. An officer may stop an individual for a traffic stop, for example. Other times, law enforcement could stop to speak to […]

March 29, 2022 | Criminal Defense | Peter Blair

What Happens If You Get an Out-of-State Warrant for Arrest?

Being arrested on an out-of-state warrant is something no one looks forward to. If a person is arrested or is facing the possibility of being arrested in one state for a warrant from another state, one might wonder what happens next. The jurisdiction (city or county) where the arrest occurred will typically hold that person […]

March 16, 2022 | State Law | Peter Blair

Will Police Cite Me for Not Wearing a Mask When Shopping in San Diego?

As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, the question of masking is front and center. Many people in San Diego wonder if they are required to wear a mask when in public. The regulations regarding masks are often unclear. This leaves many people concerned that they might be cited for not wearing a mask when shopping. […]