San Diego Criminal Defense Blog

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 […]

November 13, 2017 | State Law | Peter Blair

Is a Misdemeanor Enough to Affect my Gun Rights?

At Blair Defense Criminal Lawyers, we understand how a charge can affect you for the rest of your life, which is why we offer our helping hand when you have been charged or convicted of a serious crime. When you look at a misdemeanor, you probably don’t view them as seriously as felonies. This is […]

June 19, 2017 | State Law | Peter Blair

When a Search Takes Place Without a Search Warrant

When you are suspected of a crime, sometimes something known as a search warrant is supplied. However, not all searches have to take place with a search warrant – especially if the search is found to be “reasonable.” We will help you understand the many ways in which a warrant may not be needed, depending […]

April 18, 2017 | DUI | Peter Blair

Are There Defenses I Can Use for Drunk Driving?

If you have been charged with a DUI, you may wonder what will happen to you and your record. DUIs are a careless action that can lead to penalties and jail time. Because of this, you may have fears about whether or not you will sustain any of these penalties. You should know that, with […]

March 24, 2017 | Juvenile Crimes | Peter Blair

Why Should I Consider Sealing my Juvenile Record in California?

If you petition the court to seal your records, you could find that there are many benefits in doing so. The juvenile proceedings will be seen as if they never occurred in the first place. This means that, if you are asked if you have a criminal offense or not, you can legally say no. […]