Tag Archives: robbery
California Government Considering Law to Become Sanctuary State
California Senate Bill 54 has recently been introduced; it proposes to establish a new law to prohibit law enforcement agencies from cooperating with Federal Immigration Authorities. Whether state law enforcement (State Police; CHP, etc.), county (Sheriff), city (local police), school police or security departments, organization or individual, they would be prohibited from investigating, detaining and/or … Read More
Law Enforcement Can Search a Shared Residence Even When a Co-Tenant Objects
In the recent case of FERNANDEZ v. CALIFORNIA, 12-7822 (February 25, 2014) the U.S. Supreme Court held the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was not violated and, therefore, law enforcement can make a warrantless search of a shared residence when a co-tenant provides consent even though the other co-tenant shortly before refused to allow … Read More
• Tattoo Shop Manager Fights for His Life in Robbery Attempt (Sam Spital)
Commentary by San Diego Robbery Defense and Criminal Attorney Samuel Spital: “On February 4, 2013, NBC Channel 39 reported the manager of Classic Tattoo in El Cajon, a city to the east of San Diego used martial arts to save his life from two robbery suspects who pistol-whipped him at about 2:00 a.m. The manager sustained serious injuries to … Read More
4 suspects arrested in Chula Vista home invasion robbery (Sam Spital)
“On December 16, 2012, the online edition of KFMB Channel 8 posted a story regarding a 1:30 a.m. Chula Vista home invasion that resulted in 4 suspects being arrested for robbery, firearms-related charges and conspiracy. The officers were led to the suspects by cell signals and calls made after the alleged crime from an iPhone … Read More
Thieves lived off jewelry heists, casino robbery (Sam Spital)
COMMENTARY BY San Diego Theft Defense and Criminal Attorney Sam Spital: “The UT San Diego news reported on December 3, 2012 two leaders of the robbery of multiple high-end jewelry stores and a casino in San Diego were found guilty and now face sentencing. Their crime spree began about a year ago and it was … Read More
Robbers Dressed as Cops go on Crime Spree throughout San Diego
COMMENTARY BY ATTORNEY SAM SPITAL: “On October 29, 2012. KFMB-TV (Channel 8) and CBS online reported police are investigating a crime spree in which two robbers were wearing security officer type clothing with the word “police” and a badge in three separate incidents. One actually took place across the street from my Mission Valley office … Read More
PEOPLE vs. ISLAS (Sam Spital)
Commentary by Samuel Spital: ‎”On October 18, 2012, the California Court of Appeal in the case of PEOPLE vs. ISLAS, (Case # B233087 https://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/documents/B233087.PDF), affirmed and in part modified the Decision of the Los Angeles Superior Court, holding there was sufficient evidence to convict the defendant on charges of burglary due to entry into a … Read More
Prosecutors re-file robbery charges against off-duty firefighters involved in fight
“KFMB TV digital edition reported on October 4, 2012 the District Attorney re-filed criminal charges against three off-duty San Diego Firemen accusing them of robbery. This criminal charge stems from an altercation in which the initial Complaint was assault and battery and making threats. The trial court judge ordered the defendants to stand trial for … Read More
Two men hold up pizza delivery man (Sam Spital)
“The Union Tribune on September 15, 2012, reported two individuals were arrested on suspicion of committing the crimes of kidnapping and carjacking. They are charged with forcing their way into a pizza driver’s car and requiring him to drive to at least two other locations before fleeing. It is possible the District Attorney will charge … Read More