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San Diego Police say Roman Catholic archbishop-elect of San Francisco arrested for DUI (SAM SPITAL)
“The article published in the Washington Post noted in the early morning hours of August 27, 2012, a San Diego Police Officer arrested the Roman Catholic Archbishop-elect of San Francisco for driving under the influence. If the facts are true, this certainly evinces a lack of good judgment as no one should drive after having … Read More
San Diego CBP agents seize drugs worth $253,550 (SAM SPITAL)
“Clearly, the continued escalation of drug smuggling evinces the growing use of and seemingly unending reliance upon drugs by individuals who cannot tolerate their daily life challenges. ~ Addiction is a never ending cycle that demands rigid adherence to known and successful recovery programs. ~ Better education, developing proven life skills, and utilizing accepted and … Read More
Feds charge 27 in California-Mexico meth ring
The continuing scourge of major crime represents a challenge for law enforcement and the judicial system that has limited resources, but the unintended consequences to those that are easily addicted to Meth often suffer life-long very complex and serious issues as well. For defense lawyers, their role is to challenge law enforcement’s procedures and protocols … Read More
Slaying Suspect Speaks from Jail: ‘I Lost It’ (SAM SPITAL)
“This is a case in which a man in his late thirties was caught two years after killing his wife, who was in her late teens a short time after she gave birth to their child. At the time of his arraignment he confessed to the crime, asserting his remorse and regret. Sadly, their infant … Read More
Child accused in San Diego stabbing murder found mentally incompetent (SAM SPITAL)
“Any time a 10 or 11 year old child is charged with murder, it is not only unspeakable for the victim’s family but the family of the accused also suffers emotional harm. It has been reported the child in this case had a mental illness, the Juvenile Court Judge found him mentally incompetent and, therefore, … Read More
Tennis referee arrested in bludgeoning death of elderly husband in Los Angeles (SAM SPITAL)
“Any time there is a suspicious death or homicide, the law enforcement will first look to the most recent person known to be in contact with the decedent and/or a spouse as the likely perpetrator. Nonetheless, one should not rush to judgment and/or infer an improper motive until all of the facts and circumstances are … Read More
SAN DIEGO: Three family members killed in home (SAM SPITAL)
“It is horrific any time there is a killing, but far worse when it involves family members; yet, even more ghastly when infants are also involved in a homicide. There simply is too much violence occurring in society. Whether it is a struggling economy, huge debt, a bankrupt government, unemployment, underemployment or quite often tension … Read More
Two LA Clerk’s Office employees disclose confidential information (SAM SPITAL)
“The allegation that two employees in the Clerk’s Office of the Los Angeles County Superior Court used their position to obtain and disclose confidential information is serious. This not only raises the question as to a violation of their oath of office, but a breach of their duty to the public they serve. No one … Read More
Bill offers juvenile lifers 2nd chance (SAM SPITAL)
The Bill is premised on the theory anyone under age 18 (except those convicted of torture or the killing of a law enforcement officer) can obtain what amounts to a “get out of prison card” because juveniles should not be incarcerated for life without parole if they can show rehabilitation. But, it is a slippery … Read More
Woman falsely represents a licensed physician
“Nothing could be more personal than the care and treatment provided by a licensed physician. We place our trust and confidence in doctors and in turn expect them to apply their sound judgment to carry out proper medical protocols and procedures, and to provide the appropriate medical advice and services. For anyone to falsely represent … Read More