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Criminal and Licensing Sentences
In seeking to defend a criminal case or a professional or occupational license matter, the initial step is to evaluate the degree to which the allegations can be established. There are vastly different standards of proof for the prosecution in criminal and administrative law cases. In that regard, it is far easier for the prosecution … Read More
Senate Considers Restructuring Postal Service with Losses and Soaring Debt
There is a proposal for the postage to increase again, beginning January 26, 2014. This raises the continuing debate over how to overhaul the USPS so that it can become and remain profitable. If adopted, the cost of a first class stamp will go from 46 cents to 49 cents.The proposed legislation has several steps, … Read More
Supreme Court strikes down Defense of Marriage Act
Today, the Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act in a 5-4 vote, saying it is unconstitutional. “By seeking to displace this protection and treating those persons as living in marriages less respected than others, the federal statute is in violation of the Fifth Amendment,” Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote. Justice Antonin Scalia wrote … Read More
Injured biker dies in Cleveland National Forest
Rescuers reached an injured mountain biker Thursday night in the Cleveland National Forest, but he died before he could be hoisted out of a canyon, authorities said. A companion of the man used a cellphone to call 911 for help about 6:30 p.m., Cal Fire Capt. Michael Mohler said. Cal Fire used the phone’s GPS … Read More
San Diego defendant in pit bull attack case dies
A San Diego woman who was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in connection with a pit bull attack that killed an elderly neighbor has died. The 41-year-old is reported as having suffered from leukemia and a heart condition. She died over the weekend. Sentencing for the woman was scheduled for April. Her 21-year-old daughter was … 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
4 killed in Orange County shooting spree
A series of shootings across Orange County has left four people, including the gunman, dead. According to this report, the first shooting occurred at Ladera Ranch. It is believed that the shooter killed one person here prior to fleeing in an SUV. The suspect then continued to attempt to carjack at least two vehicles, which … Read More
Navy officer murdered in Mission Valley apartment; brother in jail (Sam Spital)
Commentary by San Diego Homicide Defense and Criminal Law Attorney SAM SPITAL: “On January 29, 2013, the digital edition of CBS Channel 8 news reported the 21 year old brother of the victim who was killed over the past weekend was arrested for first degree murder. Jonathan (Jake) Tenorio was 25 years old and found … Read More
Trial ordered for man accused of killing mother, mutilating body, over financial support (Sam Spital)
Commentary by Sam Spital, San Diego Criminal Defense Lawyer: “On November 19, 2012, a 31 year old son used a baseball bat, hammer or other blunt object to inflict 75 wounds in the beating death of his 60 year old mother who resided in the North County community of Solana Beach as reported by the … Read More