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Senate Committee Approves Eliminating and Reducing Certain Criminal Sentences
On January 30, 2014, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill that would abolish mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenders who do not have a prior criminal history, as well as reducing by 50% mandatory minimum sentences for specified nonviolent drug offenses. The proposed law among other things eliminates mandatory minimum sentences if there is … Read More
Auto theft sting operation results in 64 arrests
After eight months of investigation, 64 people were arrested on Tuesday in connection with a network of North County auto theft rings. “Operation Perfect Storm” had undercover detectives begin to infiltrate multiple unrelated operations starting in August, California Highway Patrol Commander Scott Parker said. The officers then proceeded to set up a storefront to buy stolen … 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
Deputy Arrested for Allegedly Soliciting Prostitutes
An undercover prostitution sting has led to the arrest of a San Diego sheriff’s deputy. The deputy, a helicopter pilot, faces one count of soliciting prostitution.  As a result of the arrest the officer has had his badge and gun revoked and he has been placed on paid administrative assignment pending the outcome of his … 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
FBI arrests one-time CSUSM student-body candidate
Commentary by San Diego Criminal Defense Layer Sam Spital: “UT San Diego online edition on February 11, 2013 reported a former candidate for student body President, Matthew Weaver was arrested by the FBI for suspicion of wire fraud, a related charge and unauthorized use of a computer. The article revealed that user identities and passwords … Read More
Suspect linked to death of woman in Lemon Grove arrested in Oregon Jennifer Krajnak found unconscious by deputies (Sam Spital)
Commentary by Criminal Defense Lawyer Sam Spital: “KGTV Channel 10 online News reported on January 6, 2013 a recent investigation by law enforcement revealed Casey Tschida as the name of the 32 year old suspect in the killing of Jennifer Krajnak. The suspect was an acquaintance of the 30 year old victim and was just … Read More
Hotel rape suspect arrested, linked to park assault (Sam Spital)
Commentary by Criminal Attorney Sam Spital: “The UT online edition of the news on December 27, 2012, reported a previous rape suspect was now arrested for assault, rape, attempted murder and false imprisonment of a hotel housekeeper. The 44 year old offender who was released after an arrest for rape in October due to insufficient … Read More
Orange County Doctor Arrested on Suspicion of Possessing Child Pornography – Dr. Pete Thomas, accused of possessing thousands of pornographic images involving children, turned himself in to a judge Tuesday (Sam Spital)
COMMENTARY BY SAM SPITAL, California Professional License Attorney and San Diego Criminal Defense Lawyer: “A Podiatrist surrendered himself after an arrest warrant was issued for felony possession of child pornography per an account by the NBC Channel 7 online news edition on December 12, 2012. Little if anything else was reported in the article, and … Read More