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If a large quantity of illegal drugs is found in a car, the police will probably assume (many times in error) that everyone knows about the presence of the drugs. The federal government in a border bust will generally let the passengers go if the driver or the passenger doesn't make a...

There are many attorneys that call themselves ”criminal law specialists” but few of them really are. In order for an attorney in California to become certified as a criminal law specialist, the attorney must take and pass an intensive written examination demonstrating exceptional knowledge in the area of criminal law....

When many people hear the term “plea bargaining” they conjure up images of criminals escaping long jail sentences and making a deal to avoid criminal liability. This good not be further from the truth. Plea bargaining is simply the process of the accused and the government reaching an agreement...

If you miss a court date, the court will probably issue a warrant for your arrest. In San Diego, if your case is a misdemeanor, it can probably be placed on the calendar by your attorney without your having to appear in court. If the case is more serious, such as a...

Unfortunately, the only way you remain free from deportation and exclusion from the United States is if you are a United States citizen. I urge all individuals living in the United States who are eligible for citizenship to apply immediately. If you find yourself in a car with any drugs...

¿Qué pasa cuando un acusado penal federal se declara culpable? What happens when a federal criminal defendant pleads gulity? After a federal criminal defendant pleads gulity, the work continues for the criminal defense lawyer. An experienced criminal defense attorney knows that the...

Suppose for instance that you are sipping a margarita in Rosarito Beach , Mexico. You are approached by armed men and told that you must carry a package of methamphetamine, cocaine, or heroin in your car into the United States or your relatives who live in Mexico will be killed. Or perhaps...

¿Qué es una Conspiración Penal? What is a criminal conspiracy? As a San Diego criminal lawyer, I am asked to explain to my clients what a conspiracy is. A conspiracy is nothing more than a group of individuas who set out...

¿Qué Es Un “Readiness Conference”? What Is A State Readiness Conference? As a San Diego criminal lawyer, I am often asked what is a readiness conference. Many years ago, after being a prosecutor in Alaska, I attended my first readiness conference....

¿Qué es un Caso Criminal Federal? What is a federal criminal case? The power of the federal government
As a San Diego federal criminal defense lawyer, I am often asked, “when is a criminal case a federal case?” Many criminal clients assume that a federal...

¿Porqué una persona debería esperar a veces para pagar una fianza? Why should a person sometimes wait to post bail? As a criminal defense lawyer in San Diego, I often see clients who have thrown away thousands of dollars of bail money. Depending on...

¿Qué es el Lavado de Dinero? What is money laundering? San Diego criminal lawyers frequently encounter money laundering cases. Illegal narcotics generally move North from South America and Mexico to the United States. Money obtainined from the sale of the methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin...