Encino Criminal Defense Blog
Posted on Feb 15, 2013
A DUI checkpoint is scheduled tonight in the Los Angeles area at: Victory Blvd and St. Clair Ave. Scheudled between 8 am. to 2 am.
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Posted on Feb 11, 2013
Despite the enactment of a new legislation in July 2010, many people are still unaware that a first time DUI conviction (in the counties of Los Angeles, Tulare, Alameda & Sacramento) will now ...
Continue reading "First Time DUI and Ignition Interlock Devices" »
Posted on Feb 7, 2013
From the files of the "all is not well within the Los Angeles Police Department," a manhunt is under way for a former LAPD officer who has allegedly killed three people, including his former ...
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Posted on Feb 1, 2013
In response to the rash of high profile shootings, California legislators have proposed a new bill to arm teachers and other school workers. The bill would require certain training and requirements ...
Continue reading "Bill Introduced to arm California Teachers." »
Posted on Jan 25, 2013
Friday (1/25) DUI Checkpoint - Los Angeles, CA - W Manchester Ave & Denver Ave - from 8pm To 2am. Inglewood City Limits (undisclosed) 9pm To 3am - Sat Jan 26, 2013 Long Beach (undisclosed) 7pm To ...
Continue reading "DUI Check Points in the Los Angeles Area: Week of 1/25/13" »
Posted on Jan 24, 2013
In a case that may finally test the limits of warrantless searches and DUI,'s the United States Supreme Court recently heard argument concerning when police may force a blood draw upon suspicion ...
Continue reading "Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Forced Blood Draw goes to the Supreme Court." »
Posted on Jan 23, 2013
A new cyber crime ring the subject of a federal case in New York, alleges three foreign nations of infecting computers with viruses in an effort to steal private customer data and information. Read ...
Continue reading "Cyber Crime Ring Causes Worries for Online Banking" »
Posted on Jan 22, 2013
At least three people were wounded Tuesday at a Lone Star College campus in the Houston area after two men opened fire on each other in an academic building, authorities said. At least of shooter and ...
Continue reading "Three Shot in Houston School Shooting" »
Posted on Jan 9, 2013
We have often posted about the subjective and dubious field sobriety tests used by law enforcement. Moreover, we have posted before about alleged "super cops" who rack up hundreds of DUI ...
Continue reading "Fake DUI Arrests by Award Winning Trooper Lawsuit & Investigation Says..." »
Posted on May 4, 2012
Cinco de Mayo weekend will have heightened police DUI saturation patrols and DUI checkpoints in Los Angeles, the San fernando Valley and Southern California in general. A few local area checkpoints ...
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Posted on Apr 25, 2012
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Encino Criminal Defense Blog with an RSS feed located here.
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Posted on Apr 20, 2012
Partial List of DUI Checkpoints for the LA area this weekend: Friday, April 20, 2012, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.: Figueroa Street between 8th Street and 9th Street Saturday, April 21, 2012, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.: ...
Continue reading "LA Area DUI Checkpoints for the Weekend of April 20, 2012." »
Posted on Dec 21, 2011
Peter Berlin interviewed by the Starr Press about a high profile Indiana criminal case. The defendant was not prosecuted for certain charges leading to his release from jail. Subsequently, he was ...
Continue reading "Peter Berlin Interviewed by the Star Press About High Profile Indiana Slaying." »
Posted on Dec 20, 2011
We have blogged many times about various “DUI” schemes perpetrated by certain police and police departments. Here’s a creative one from the San Francisco Examiner…cops ...
Continue reading "Cop Allegedly Arrests Men for DUI's to help Wives get leverage in Divorce Proceedings" »
Posted on Dec 2, 2011
An interesting tidbit on the ethical front for all lawyers and judges in today’s socially connected world. “If a lawyer has a case pending before a judge, the judge must disclose the ...
Continue reading "Lawyers, Judges & Facebook" »
Posted on Apr 18, 2011
Match.com recently implemented new screening guidelines as a result of a lawsuit by a women alleged to have been assaulted by another Match.com member. Peter Berlin comments on these new guidelines ...
Continue reading "Peter Berlin Interviewed about Match.com's New Screening Guidlines." »
Posted on Feb 5, 2011
Charges against Dr. Conrad Murry are finally expected this Monday in the death of Michael Jackson. As typical in high profile cases, there may already be unfair treatment of the good doctor. It is ...
Continue reading "Michael Jackson's Physician to Be Charged & The Meaning of Surrender" »
Posted on Jan 23, 2011
A Judge ruled today that Roman Polanski must return to Los Angeles for sentencing rather than be sentenced in absentia. This ruling will likely be appealed further. And since Mr. Polanski is ...
Continue reading "Polanski Ordered to Return Once Again" »
Posted on Jan 6, 2011
It is never wise to speak to the police about a crime. This man took it even one step further: Pot Grower Calls Police.
Continue reading "Marijuana Grower Calls Police To Get Back His Stash." »
Posted on Dec 5, 2010
Pulling over your wife and arresting her for DUI is no problem for this supercop…
Continue reading "Deputy Charged With DUI After Husband Pulls Her Over Twice" »
Posted on May 25, 2010
Assuming the driver does not make any statements, does not take the Field Sobriety Tests or the PAS test as discussed in Part I, what happens? Detain the Driver/Transport to the Station There are good ...
Continue reading "Your Stopped for DUI. Now What? Part II" »
Posted on Apr 30, 2010
April 30, 2010, – Pilar Marrero – La Opinion … La gran discusión nacional en torno a la ley ha enfrentado a quienes argumentan que la cláusula que establece "un ...
Continue reading "Peter Berlin Discusses the Arizona Immigration Bill With La Opinion Newspaper" »
Posted on Apr 25, 2010
While it doesn’t seem that any criminal charges are forthcoming anytime soon, an interesting legal issue with respect to the Goldman case (and financial disclosure in general) will be for the ...
Continue reading "The Goldman Sachs Debacle" »
Posted on Apr 21, 2010
Police often manufacture "reasonable suspicion" or "probable cause" when they believe (but cant prove or establish) that some sort of crime may have been committed. Take Driving ...
Continue reading "Consequences of Arizona's Immigration Bill" »
Posted on Mar 26, 2010
Attorneys are often unable to give detailed answers prior to discussing the facts of a case and reviewing the evidence. All too often, potential clients want answers to questions that I can’t ...
Continue reading "Got Crime? Some Common Questions Answered." »