Category Archives: Drug Charges
What Evidence is Required to Establish Aiding and Abetting a Crime?
On November 12, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Rosemond v. United States, #12-895, on Petition for a Writ of Certiorari to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, heard oral arguments. The underlying case involved the issue of whether the jury instructions were adequate and the offense of aiding … Read More
Man Arrested & Government Seize Nearly $900,000 in Marijuana
A United States citizen was arrested for drug trafficking near the San Diego-Mexico border over the weekend. The 59-year-old allegedly attempted to smuggle almost $900,000 worth of marijuana into the U.S. The arrest took place after authorities noticed a person hiding in a bush several yards away from the international line. Officers discovered the suspect … Read More
Police arrest four drug suspects following high-speed chase
A high-speed chase in San Diego ended with the arrest of four individuals who are now facing drug charges. According to the report, authorities had information that led them to believe the vehicle was involved in narcotics trafficking or use. However, the driver refused to pull over when asked and instead led police … Read More
Methamphetamine is a growing problem throughout San Diego
Methamphetamine drug use and distribution are some of the most prevent drug crimes in San Diego. According to this news report, methamphetamine killed an estimated 174 people in this Southern California city in the year 2012.“It’s prevalent and I don’t know if people know how much it is,” said the founder of a rehab facility … Read More
Cops Bust Meth Operation at “Party House”
An illegal drug operation in San Diego has resulted in the arrest of 16 people. San Diego police discovered large amounts of methamphetamine at a location known as a “party house”, according to one neighbor. The neighbor reported having seen a cluster of people frequenting the area. Prior to this raid, several other individuals were … Read More
DEA says San Diego drug ring stops with arrests
Despite the beauty that is San Diego, it is not free from the perils of crime. Due to location and accessibility, San Diego is often home to a plethora of drug crimes. The article referenced below is a great example of the threat that drug crimes pose. A total of 13 individuals have been arrested … Read More
8 Year Old Removed From Home After Deputies Find Meth
An 8-year-old California boy was removed from his home after adults in the residence were arrested for various drug charges. Deputies found methamphetamine and arrested the 6 adults on several charges, including probably cause of using a controlled substance and a felony bench warrant. A 51-year-old woman at the resident was arrested on probable cause … Read More
Local Doctor Accused of Abusing Drugs and Alcohol
A San Diego doctor continues to treat patients despite the fact that he may lose his medical license for abusing alcohol and powerful narcotics, including Oxycodone. The emergency room doctor admitted to stealing another doctor’s prescription pad in order to write himself 5 prescriptions for Oxycodone and Endocet. However, the doctor’s lawyer stated he believes … Read More
POT DEALER TO DO 8 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON (Sam Spital)
COMMENTARY BY SAN DIEGO CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER, SAM SPITAL: “On January 24, 2013, according to the UT San Diego electronic news, U.S. District Judge Irma Gonzalez sentenced 32 year old Joshua Hester after a guilty plea to more than eight years in Federal Prison for money laundering, maintaining a drug-related business, conspiracy to distribute more … Read More
California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Announces Nurse Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for “Convenience Drugging” Elder Patients
Commentary by San Diego Criminal Defense and California Professional License & Statewide Administrative Law Attorney Sam Spital: “On January 9, 2013, the Sierra Sun Times, a local newspaper in Mariposa County, California, reported Gwen Hughes pled nolo contendere and was sentenced to three years in state prison for one count of felony elder abuse with … Read More