San Diego Criminal Defense Blog

March 2, 2022 | State Law | Peter Blair

Is it Illegal to Be Unvaccinated Against COVID-19 in California?

It is currently not illegal to be unvaccinated against COVID-19 in California. However, pushes for vaccination mandates could change vaccination laws this year. Vaccine battles broke out across the country when they became available to the public. Vaccine proponents argue that lawmakers must mandate COVID-19 vaccines to end the pandemic in the United States. Vaccine […]

August 9, 2018 | Felony Charges | Peter Blair

Three Strikes Law Explained: When It Applies to Your Case

Have you ever heard of the three-strikes law when it comes to sentencing? These types of laws fall under the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994. Three strikes provide mandatory life imprisonment in certain scenarios, which is something that you want to avoid at all costs when it comes to your case. […]

August 3, 2018 | Felony Charges | Peter Blair

Pleading Guilty: Should I Plead Guilty so I Can Avoid Trial?

When it comes to pleading guilty, nothing sounds more stressful and permanent. You know that if you plead guilty, there could be repercussions and your case might become even more difficult than ever before. However, when you think of trial you might also think of all the turmoil that comes with it. Because of this, […]

July 28, 2018 | State Law | Peter Blair

Personal Rights: If the Police Stop You in Your Car or Home

You have personal rights, which means that you have a right to protect yourself if the police pull you over or come to your home. You might want to be prepared for anything, which is exactly what many people should consider in all walks of life. So what do you do if the police come […]

July 28, 2018 | Criminal Defense | Peter Blair

Pleading Guilty: Should You Do it, or Proceed to Trial?

When it comes to your criminal case, you are given the choice of pleading guilty or proceeding to trial. Perhaps you sat down with your attorney and discussed the various aspects you don’t like about trial, such as leaving your case in the hands of a judge who might decide to give you the worst […]

July 17, 2018 | Juvenile Crimes | Peter Blair

Underage DUI: What You Need to Understand About the Juvenile Crime

DUIs are very serious crimes, especially because they can easily lead to disaster for every other party on the roadway. This is why, if somebody has been caught in the midst of underage DUI, the law handles their case quite seriously. Underage DUI criminalizes the actions of a young driver who chose to drink and […]

January 25, 2018 | Murder | Peter Blair

Justifiable Homicide: How to Use a Defense Against Murder

Homicide is nothing to be taken lightly. And, in fact, the law penalizes crimes of homicide more harshly than many crimes that take place in California. Crimes of murder fall under two categories: claims that the defendant did not actually commit the murder, and admission that the defendant did commit the crime, but that they […]

December 27, 2017 | Theft | Peter Blair

Stealing a Car in California: Can It Be Charged as a Felony?

Many people do not think of the consequences of their actions as they are committing a crime. Unfortunately, every year in California, people commit the crime of theft. But what happens when you attempt to steal someone else’s car and you are caught breaking the law? What happens in California and what should you expect […]

December 14, 2017 | Theft | Peter Blair

Why Armed Robbery is Always Charged Harshly

Robbery is the theft of another person’s property or money, and involves physical force against the victim. In cases of robbery, there is almost always a victim who suffers from some type of injury or is threatened with harm as a result of the crime. But what about armed robbery cases – what makes them […]

November 16, 2017 | Assault | Peter Blair

Can it be Assault if There Was no Physical Contact?

Sometimes, the fear instilled in a victim can dictate whether or not you are going to be charged with assault. When people think of assault, they usually think of physical hitting or slapping of another person. But, did you know that assault can even apply in cases where there was no physical contact? How is […]