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California Petty Theft Laws: Detention and Civil Demands
Unless specifically set forth as grounds for Grand Theft, the Petty Theft laws apply, as follows: Petty Theft is often referred to as shoplifting; as a general rule it takes place when one obtains property by theft, that involves a value less than nine hundred fifty dollars ($950); A first conviction generally constitutes and is … Read More
Couple pleads not guilty to child endangerment charges
A couple pleaded not guilty to felony child endangerment charges. They were accused of leaving their 4-month-old son in a car. His temperature rose to dangerous levels, and he died in a hospital. Can anyone reconcile a parent’s lifetime guilt as a result of allowing their child to die because they were using narcotics and … Read More
Police are searching for a man that sexually assaulted a woman at Historic Mission in Oceanside
Police are searching for an unknown man who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman on the grounds of a historic mission in Oceanside last month. According to investigators, the sexual assault happened on Mar. 18 around 3:30 p.m. outside the Mission San Luis Rey on Mission Avenue. Police say a man grabbed a female victim, fondled … 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
• 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
Ex-Border Patrol agent sentenced for theft, child porn (Sam Spital)
Commentary by Criminal Defense Lawyer SAM SPITAL: “A former Border Patrol Officer convicted of interstate transportation of stolen goods, theft of government property and possession of nearly 400 photos of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct was reported by CBS8.com on January 14, 2013. The U.S. District Court Judge sentenced the defendant to 3 years … Read More
Two men in custody after Del Mar beach drug bust (Sam Spital)
Commentary by Drug Defense Lawyer Sam Spital: “On November 25, 2012, it was reported in the UT SAN DIEGO online edition that approximately 2000 pounds of marijuana was seized at about 3:45 a.m. in clear view in two trucks at a Del Mar beach parking lot. It is believed the suspects were waiting for others to … Read More
Verdict reached but sealed in trial of teen accused in rapes of two girls
COMMENTARY BY SAM SPITAL, CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY: ”On October 26, 2012, the CBS online news reported a 17 year old boy was tried as an adult in the San Diego Superior Court and found guilty of rape, kidnapping and sodomy by force upon two girls who were friends taking a walk in a local park. … Read More
SDPD captain’s son pleads not guilty to assault, sexual battery charges (Sam Spital)
“The San Diego Police Department Captain’s son, who is 23 years old, was charged with seven counts of misdemeanor assault, sexual battery and vandalism as reported in the Channel 8 CBS online news October 11, 2012. The defendant’s blood alcohol was twice the legal limit for driving. This should be a lesson that there are unexpected consequences … Read More