San Diego Criminal Defense Blog
Posted on Oct 28, 2011 By Aaron T. Hicks
Think that field sobriety tests are accurate? This news story might change your opinion. Call us for a free consultation if you've been arrested for DUI . (619) 940-5566 or visit us at ...
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Posted on Oct 25, 2011 By Aaron T. Hicks
Review this helpful article from the CDCR: 2011 Public Safety Realignment The cornerstone of California’s solution to reduce overcrowding, costs, and recidivism Earlier this year, Governor ...
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Posted on Oct 25, 2011 By Aaron T. Hicks
Halloween is less than a week away. Many residents of San Diego will be attending work, school and family Halloween parties where the alcohol will be flowing. Police all across San Diego county are ...
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Posted on Jun 8, 2011 By Aaron T. Hicks
Summer's coming folks. Friends and family will be out soaking up the San Diego sun at beaches, parks, picnics and ballgames. San Diego Police will be on the lookout for those consuming alcohol ...
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Posted on Jan 18, 2011 By Aaron T. Hicks
The Federal trial for Arizona shooter Jared Lee Loughner could be moved to San Diego in a change of venue motion by the defense counsel. It appears that Loughner could not receive a fair trial in ...
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Posted on Jan 18, 2011 By Aaron T. Hicks
Last call: Bars in Baja to close at 1 a.m. Critics say safety measure will hurt business BY SANDRA DIBBLE MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 2011 AT 6:18 P.M. Indie Go! is part of the burgeoning bar scene on Sixth ...
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Posted on Dec 29, 2010 By Aaron T. Hicks
If you are arrested in San Diego for possessing heroin for personal use, the District Attorney will charge you under Health and Safety Code section 11350 : This is a very serious offense, which can be ...
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Posted on Dec 28, 2010 By Aaron T. Hicks
Law enforcement will be out in full force this New Year's Eve Holiday weekend. Checkpoints will be up all around San Diego county, as well as roving patrols looking for impaired drivers. Be aware that ...
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Posted on Dec 23, 2010 By Aaron T. Hicks
OCEANSIDE - The wife of Oceanside's police chief is jailed after being arrested for shooting at Cypress police officers in Orange County. Brinda Sue McCoy of Cypress, who is married to Oceanside ...
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Posted on Dec 21, 2010 By Aaron T. Hicks
Car cameras to record state roadways December 21, 2010 | Ryan Gabrielson Vincent Diamante/Flickr Cameras proliferate this data-driven age, replacing hazy recollections with clear digital images. ...
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Posted on Dec 13, 2010 By Aaron T. Hicks
A 20 year old man was found unconscious outside of a popular bar in the Pacific Beach or PB area of San Diego early this morning and remains that way in the hospital. Several people were reported to ...
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Posted on Dec 10, 2010 By Aaron T. Hicks
The Governator just signed into law allowing infractions available to be expunged after January 2011. Up until this time, only felonies and misdemeanors were eligible to be expunged from one's record. ...
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Posted on Dec 6, 2010 By Aaron T. Hicks
If you have been arrested under this section, the consequences can be extremely severe, including up to state prison. Contact the Law Offices of Aaron T. Hicks today for a free consultation. You may ...
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Posted on Dec 6, 2010 By Aaron T. Hicks
Have you or someone you know been arrested in San Diego for vandalism? If so, contact the Law Offices of Aaron T. Hicks today for a free consultation. The consequences of a conviction under this ...
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Posted on Dec 5, 2010 By Aaron T. Hicks
Every year in December, law enforcement in San Diego will be adding extra cops on the street looking for impaired drivers around Christmas time. There will be DUI checkpoints all over San Diego county ...
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Posted on Nov 17, 2010 By Aaron T. Hicks
Penal Code Section 1203.4a 1203.4a . (a) Every defendant convicted of a misdemeanor and not granted probation shall, at any time after the lapse of one year from the date of pronouncement of judgment, ...
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Posted on Nov 16, 2010 By Aaron T. Hicks
Penal Code 594: (a) Every person who maliciously commits any of the following acts with respect to any real or personal property not his or her own, in cases other than those specified by state law, ...
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Posted on Nov 15, 2010 By Aaron T. Hicks
OxyContin is on the forefront of the news lately, as its use has risen dramatically recently, especially among young people. It is a high powered opiated, legally prescribed to those with moderate to ...
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Posted on Nov 13, 2010 By Aaron T. Hicks
Penal Code Section 192 192. Manslaughter is the unlawful killing of a human being without malice. It is of three kinds: (a) Voluntary-upon a sudden quarrel or heat of passion. (b) Involuntary-in the ...
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Posted on Nov 12, 2010 By Aaron T. Hicks
Penal Code 459: Every person who enters any house, room, apartment, tenement, shop, warehouse, store, mill, barn, stable, outhouse or other building, tent, vessel, as defined in Section 21 of the ...
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Posted on Nov 12, 2010 By Aaron T. Hicks
Per Penal Code 12403.7, a person may possess and use pepper spray in self-defense. However, if used unlawfully, that person can be charged with either a misdemeanor (up to 1 year in county jail), or ...
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Posted on Nov 11, 2010 By Aaron T. Hicks
Any of the following persons shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than 90 days, a fine of not more than four hundred dollars ($400), or both such imprisonment ...
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Posted on Nov 11, 2010 By Aaron T. Hicks
Have you been arrested in San Diego for Assault with a deadly weapon / aggravated assault? Under Penal Code 245(a)(1), a prosecutor can charge someone under this section who is accused of assaulting ...
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Posted on Nov 10, 2010 By Aaron T. Hicks
If you have been arrested for a DUI and your license has been suspended or revoked following a conviction for that offense you may not lawfully drive. If you do so and are arrested, you will be facing ...
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Posted on Nov 10, 2010 By Aaron T. Hicks
Have you been arrested in San Diego for sending harassing text messages, emails or phone calls to someone, or made threats via text, email or phone to that person? If so, you could be arrested and ...
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