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How Do I Find a Domestic Violence Lawyer San Diego?

Domestic violence is really serious stuff, as it affects a lot of people in San Diego and beyond. If you or someone you know are affected by domestic violence, it's crucial to get help from a qualified professional.

Always check with an experienced lawyer before hiring them to represent you in defending a case on domestic violence since this is a notoriously difficult and delicate area. It's important to find a lawyer who can gather all that information for you, so you don't get into any legal trouble. If you hire a seasoned lawyer, you have a better chance of winning your case. If you hire an inexperienced lawyer, it might result in losing the case.

Our law firm Kersey Law is aware of the complex nature of family violence cases and the sensitivity surrounding them. We are here to provide compassionate and aggressive representation to those who have been affected by domestic violence. Our team of experienced domestic violence lawyer San Diego has the knowledge and resources necessary to protect your rights and help you seek justice.

Domestic Violence can come in many forms and may involve physical, emotional, psychological, or sexual abuse. It is a problem that can happen to anyone regardless of whether they're old or young, male or female. If you're a victim of domestic violence, you'll want to seek legal help as soon as possible. Lawyers called 'domestic violence lawyers' know the law and your rights, and can guide you through the legal process.

We have a team of experts who are dedicated to protecting people's rights if they have been victims of domestic violence. We know all the ins and outs of the laws and procedures that go on when it comes to domestic violence cases. We will stand by you, advocate for you and help get you the justice you deserve.

We won't let you go through this experience alone. We will do everything we can to help you come out on top, and have your voice heard here in San Diego. Our support, legal guidance and attention to detail will ensure that you are treated with dignity every step of the way.

If you or someone you know is being abused, don't hesitate to reach out to us. A lot of people come here with questions about how to handle the situation and how they can change the world they live in. Our team of experienced people is ready to fight for your rights and help you seek the justice you deserve.

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SoCal Gas spent millions on astroturf ops to fight climate rules

Today (19 Aug), I'm appearing at the San Diego Union-Tribune Festival of Books. I'm on a 2:30PM panel called "Return From Retirement," followed by a signing:

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/festivalofbooks

It's a breathtaking fraud: SoCal Gas, the largest gas company in America, spent millions secretly paying people to oppose California environmental regulations, then illegally stuck its customers with the bill. We Californians were forced to pay to lobby against our own survival:

https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article277266828.html

The criminal scheme is spelled out in eye-watering detail in a superb investigative report by Joe Rubin and Ari Plachta for the Sacramento Bee, which names the law firms and individual lawyers involved in the scam.

Here's the situation: SoCal Gas is California's private, regulated gas monopoly. They are allowed to lobby, but are legally required to charge their lobbying activities to their shareholders, and are prohibited from raising customer rates to pay for lobbying.

The company spent years secretly violating this rule, in the sleaziest way possible: working with corporate cartels like the California Restaurant Association and BizFed, the monopoly paid BigLaw white-shoe firms to procure people who posed as concerned citizens in order to oppose climate regulations that are essential to the state's very survival.

The bill topped $36 million – and it was illegally charged to its customers, the Californians whose immediate health and long-term survival these efforts opposed. SoCal Gas refuses to disclose the full extent of the spending, as do its lawyer-procurers, who cite legal confidentiality and a First Amendment right to secretly seek to influence policy in their refusal to disclose their profits from this illegal conduct.

The law firms involved are a who's-who of California's most prominent corporate fixers, including Reichman Jorgensen and Holland & Knight. The partners involved have a long rap sheet for anti-climate dirty tricking, most notably Jennifer Hernandez, notorious in climate justice history for an incident where activists claim she posed as one of them, infiltrating a campaign to force corporate despoilers to clean up their pollution in order to sabotage it, while secretly on a wealthy, prominent landowner's payroll.

Hernandez claims to care about the environment and says that her longstanding, corporate-funded, extensive campaigns and lawsuits against state environmental regulations are motivated by concern over their impact on working people. Her firm, Holland & Knight, denies serving SoCal Gas in opposing gas regulations, but it received $594k in ratepayer dollars, and submitted comments opposing the rules on its own behalf. Those comments were nearly identical to the comments submitted by SoCal Gas.

Hernandez also represents an obscure organization called The Two Hundred for Home Ownership in "a flurry of lawsuits" over California Air Resources Board rules on pollution, seeking to overturn the state's landmark climate change regulations.

Two Hundred for Home Ownership was founded by Robert Apodaca, who told the Bee that Hernandez's work for him is pro bono and not funded by SoCal Gas, but his entry into the fray occurred just as SoCalGas was founding an astroturf group called Californians for Fair and Balanced Energy (C4BES), which pretended to be an independent organization, disguising its relationship with SoCal Gas.

Apodaca is also founder of United Latinos Vote, an organization that had been largely dormant for seven years, not receiving any donations, until 2018, when the California Building Industry Association gave it $99k. The CBIA is a large-dollar recipient of donations from SoCal Gas, and its CEO insists that it was not acting on SoCal Gas's behalf when it made its unpredented donation to Apodaca.

The CBIA donation to United Latinos Vote was forerunner to a flood of corporate donations from the likes of Chevron, Marathon and Phillips 66. Shortly after receiving this cash, United Latinos Vote ran a full page ad in the LA Times, accusing the Sierra Club of pushing for anti-gas appliance rules that would harm working class Latino families.

This ad, in turn, featured prominently in advocacy by the SoCal Gas front group C4BES, funded with $29.1m in ratepayer money, which it then spent seeking to link clean appliance rules with anti-Latino racism. A quarter of California's carbon emissions come from home gas use.

SoCal Gas is regulated by the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC), which tolerated this mounting illegal conduct for many years, even as the company circulated internal memos as early as 2015 discussing its plans to oppose electrification in the state on the basis that it constituted "a significant risk to our business."

But last year, CPUC fined SoCal Gas $10m. Now, CPUC's Public Advocate office has filed a damning, extensive report on SoCal Gas's unlawful conduct, seeking $80m in rate cuts to compensate Californians for the funds misappropriated to protect the company's shareholder interests:

https://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Efile/G000/M517/K407/517407314.PDF

Additionally, the Public Advocate is demanding $233m in fines for the company's refusal to allow investigators to audit its books and discover the full extent of the fraud.

SoCal Gas is the nation's largest utility, but (incredibly), it's not the dirtiest. That prize goes to Ohio's FirstEnergy, which handed $60m in ratepayer dollars to state politicians in illegal bribes in exchange for coal and nuclear subsidies and cancellation of state climate rules. That scandal led to GOP speaker of the Ohio House Larry Householder being sentenced to 20 years in prison:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio_nuclear_bribery_scandal

There is something extraordinarily sleazy about using ratepayers' own money to lobby against their interests. SoCal Gas and its Big Law enablers have funneled millions in Californian's money into campaigns to poison us and boil us alive, and they did it while using workers and racialized people as human shields.

I'm kickstarting the audiobook for "The Internet Con: How To Seize the Means of Computation," a Big Tech disassembly manual to disenshittify the web and make a new, good internet to succeed the old, good internet. It's a DRM-free book, which means Audible won't carry it, so this crowdfunder is essential. Back now to get the audio, Verso hardcover and ebook:

http://seizethemeansofcomputation.org

If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/08/19/cooking-the-books-with-gas/#reichman-jorgensen

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Angel-

Cassandra Alexis Montero / Shaw

♡Angel, Cassie, Alex♡

• Mexican-American

• 28 yrs old {4 yrs younger than david}

• 2 sisters and 1 adopted brother

• 1 single father.

• Pansexual.

• She / Her

Born the youngest of 3, Cassandra's life was handed to her on a silver platter. Her father was an extremely successful lawyer and had more than enough to handle 3 girls all on his own. Not wanting his daughter to grow up too prideful of the money he made, he enrolled them all in public schools. There Cassandra saw a little boy being teased for liking feminine things. Trying to stick up for him, he was hit and bruised, but thanks to the taekwando classes her father enrolled her in, she was able to fight back with minor bruses. The same couldn't be said for the other boys. The boy she protected was Jackson Smith. After that they both befriended each other, becoming very close. Jackson was considered part of Cassandra's family because of how often he visited.When Jackson and Cassandra were 14, Jackson realized his sexuality and revealed it to his extremely religious family who kicked him out and disowned him. A couple months after, Oscar adopted Jackson as his own son. Latet that year, Cassandra was diagnosed with a genetic desease called Hyperthyroidism. She was stuck drinking pills until told otherwise.

When they were both 16, Omar moved all 5 of them to San Diego, California, for a business opportunity on a high-end law firm. Cassandra went to a barber shop, and he ended up cutting off her already short hair, misunderstanding what she wanted. She dropped, wanting to go into Criminal Justice and began cosmetology. Cassandra and Jackson grew up together, attending the same collage. They both did very well in college. At 22, they both graduated and, for the first time, went their separate ways. Cassandra opened a hair salon and barber shop in the city of Dahlia. Her shop did very well and was very successful. She hired many talented hairdressers and barbers as well as trained many future cosmetologists. She adopts two calupoh mix dogs her friends husband gave to her. A Calupoh / Great Pyrenees mix and a Calupoh / German Shepard mix. She names them Roman and Halo. At 24, while shopping items for her shop, she was confronted by a man falsely accusing her of following him. They began dating. David introduced her to Asher. She was reunited with her best friend. At 25, Cassandra gave David her playlist, which consisted of many Kpop songs. Cassandra spent 3 hours talking about it. David and Asher meet their mates, Father, Oscar, and their sisters. Oscar and David bond over Cassie and their shared love for her. David swears to protect her and keep her happy. David shifts for Cassandra. It freaks her out, but she calms down after a bit. Cassandra and Jackson were both 26 when the events of the inversion happened. After the inversion, neither Jackson nor Cassandra let their mates get out of bed for two weeks. Cassandra closed shop for two weeks, giving her employees paid time off. Cassandra, along with Darlin' (Avery) and Christian, helped and took charge of the pack while David, Asher, and Milo recovered. While at home, she has a small panic attack, but David calms her down. She developed a strong fear of losing the people she loves and cares for. Thanatophobia. At 27, David proposes to Cassandra, which she excitedly accepts. David and Cassie ... *play fight* the night away. Jackson and Cassandra go shopping for their outfits and choose a beautiful black gown and a gorgeous white tux. The next year, the wedding finally happens! Two best friends married two best friends and the party is wonderful. They both get walked down the aisle by Oscar. The ceremony goes just as amazingly as the four imagined. David and Cassandra, once again, play fought the best night of their lives away.

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This is my personal Angel oc. The other listeners will be coming out soon, but I rushed this and only had the energy for 1. I'm dog dookie at writing these. K see u l8r bye bye :]

*This was not previously proofread. You will find fuck ups of mine sry about that.*

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In the 1950s and 1960s, civil libertarians joined pornographers to fight anti-obscenity laws. The pornographers who started out as the clients of civil liberties lawyers soon became their funders and friends. By the end of the 1970s, a symbiotic relationship existed between civil libertarians and pornographers that could not be ignored: the San Diego chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) showed pornographic films as fundraisers in a theater loaned by a local pornographer; the Minnesota chapter (the MCLU) was donated free office space by midwest pornography kingpins; the ACLU's reproductive rights project received substantial funding from the Playboy Foundation; and each year the ACLU's national office helped arrange and judge the Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Awards, a Playboy public relations effort. (Not surprisingly, recipients of the awards were frequently ACLU officials.)

The contradictions embedded in the philosophy and history of civil libertarians are evident in their reaction to a law, passed by the New York State legislature in the late 1970s, that criminalized the production, distribution, and sale of child pornography. Never even considering the harm of child pornography to the civil liberties of children—in particular, the right of children to live in society free from the threat of sexual exploitation and abuse—the ACLU adopted unquestioningly the domino theory offered as a defense by the child pornographers prosecuted under the statute: prohibition of child pornography would trigger a process that would end in the censorship of masterpieces of literature. The ACLU, along with two other civil libertarian groups (the Media Coalition and American Booksellers Association), fought the child pornography statute all the way to the Supreme Court. Although the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the New York law, which became the model for a federal statute, the domino theory did not become reality. Huckleberry Finn and Ulysses remained on the bookshelves. This fact, however, did not stop the ACLU from evoking this specious argument against subsequent feminist legal efforts.

Also underlying the alliance of civil libertarians with pornographers and with sexual liberalism is the fact that these organizations were established and have always been controlled by white men. As a consequence, the philosophy and political agenda of civil libertarians have always reflected and furthered white male interests. Although civil libertarian leaders are not necessarily sex industry consumers, it is clear that they do not experience the reduction of women to sexual commodities as demeaning or exploitative. Their domino theory is never applied to the other side of the question: whether the legitimization and proliferation of pornography and prostitution destroy the civil liberties of women. The few women who have risen to positions of importance within the ACLU have shared the values of their male colleagues—indeed, it was the female director of the ACLU's San Diego chapter who arranged to have an X-rated "classic" that featured a coerced and brutalized pornography "model" shown to its members to educate them about the innocuousness of pornography.

-Dorchen Leidholdt, “Introduction” in The Sexual Liberals and the Attack on Feminism

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An attorney in San Diego who once won a local "woman of the year" award is now apparently a fugitive after being charged with misappropriating hundreds of thousands in funds from her clients, reported The Daily Beast on Thursday.

"Kelly DuFord Williams, 36, was charged with a slew of crimes — including grand theft of personal property and forgery of checks, money orders, and travelers’ checks — after allegedly swindling more than $400,000 from at least eight legal clients, according to a criminal complaint obtained by The Daily Beast and filed in San Diego Superior Court. Williams was also hit with an aggravated white-collar crime enhancement," reported Decca Muldowney and Pilar Melendez. "A March 20 warrant was filed for William’s arrest, but records from the San Diego Sheriff’s department show she is not in custody."

"Prosecutors say that starting in 2020, Williams and her boutique law firm, Slate Law Group, were hired in various civil matters. After successfully securing settlements for her clients, Williams allegedly would deposit their checks into 'her client trust account or business checking account,' and then 'spent the money without giving the clients their full share,'" said the report. "Fernando Roridguez, a former client of Williams’, told The Daily Beast earlier this month that the lawyer allegedly stole part of his $175,000 settlement from an unjust termination case. The complaint details Rodriguez’s case, noting that Williams only paid him $24,450. Court documents say he is still owed $15,550."

he California State Bar has recommended Williams be stripped of her license to practice law, both due to the alleged embezzlement and an incident in which she "made at least two false 911 calls in Utah, where she allegedly posed as a district attorney concerned about the welfare of a child because she was angry at a former paramour."

Attorneys ripping off their own clients have made national news in recent years.

Last year, celebrity attorney Michael Avenatti — who once represented adult film star Stormy Daniels at the start of the controversy with former President Donald Trump — was sentenced to 14 years in prison for tax fraud and embezzlement of millions from clients. And this year, prosecutors argued that South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh, who was convicted of the murder of his wife and son, committed the killings to cover up his financial crimes, including embezzling from his clients and law partners.

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Pro-Illegal Alien Legal Aid Groups Sue After the Trump Admin. Ends Federal Gravy Train

Given the temperament of the left in this country these days, even in the middle of an illegal immigration crisis, it's perhaps unsurprising that there are non-profit groups collecting federal funds, or more correctly, taxpayer dollars, to help provide legal advice to illegal aliens wishing to stay here. President Trump has cut off federal funding for these groups, and ordered them out of the immigration courts. It was among the executive orders the president signed on Day One in his second term in office.

See Related:

Trump Signs Executive Orders to Secure the Southern Border, End the Illegal Influx

Now, several of those pro-illegal alien, legal aid groups are suing the Trump administration, seeking the return of their unearned gravy train.

Several nonprofits providing basic legal information to detained immigrants sued the Trump administration on Friday for halting their programs and locking them out of detention facilities. Led by the Amica Center for Immigrant Rights, a Washington, D.C.-based group that represents children and provides those basic services, the groups filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia asking a judge to reverse the administration’s stoppage. The Department of Justice did not respond to a request for comment. The effort is part of President Trump’s broader push to reduce resources available to detained immigrants and comes as he seeks to expand detention capacity. This week, Trump, who has made “mass deportation” a centerpiece of his campaign, announced plans to open up 30,000 beds in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, for the “worst criminal aliens.”

President Trump has, yes, been cleaning up the horrendous mess the Biden administration left on our borders and in immigration policy. People in the United States illegally, yes, can seek legal advice. But most of them aren't in criminal court, where they are entitled to legal representation from a public defender. They are in immigration court, and therefore there's no real reason for the American taxpayers to pay for their efforts to remain in the United States.

And these "legal service" programs aren't handing out copies of the Constitution and teaching immigrants the three co-equal branches of the federal government. They are helping people, any people, who entered the country illegally how to stay here, through one form of legal folderol or another--and they earn $28 million for doing so:

The $28-million legal service programs provide a help desk in busy immigration courtrooms including in Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego, basic legal information for individuals and families in detention facilities in 12 states called a “legal orientation program” and lawyers for minors, some who may be separated from their families. Lawyers for the group argue Congress has already appropriated the funds and abruptly pausing the program is a “hasty and pretextual attack on the immigration system” that deprives detainees of information needed to secure constitutionally guaranteed due process.

They can still do all of these things. They just have to raise their own funds and find their own office space.

See Related: Trump DHS Planning to Reverse Biden Admin. Policy That Allowed Over 500K 'Refugees' to Be Flown Into US

Ric Grenell Has More Good News From Venezuela Mission, Plus He Answers Biden Official on How to 'Lead'

It's hard to predict how this lawsuit will proceed, but it's a safe bet these nonprofits did some careful venue selection to make sure that the Trump administration's rules are put on hold. But the president has played this game before, and it's a certainty he'll be willing to take it to the Supreme Court. In the meantime, border crossings are down, and illegal alien gang members and known criminals are being repatriated in carload lots. One way or another, this is happening, and the rest of the world may as well take notice of it.

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Understanding the Role of a San Diego Criminal Defense Attorney

If you’ve ever been in trouble with the law or are worried about criminal charges, you’ve probably heard the term “criminal defense attorney” tossed around. But what exactly does a criminal defense attorney do, and why is their role so important? If you're facing criminal charges in San Diego or just want to understand the process, this blog will break it down in simple terms.

A criminal defense attorney is a lawyer who specializes in defending people who have been accused of committing crimes. Their job is to ensure that their clients receive a fair trial and help them navigate the complicated criminal justice system. The process can be overwhelming, but with a good criminal defense attorney by your side, you’ll have someone who is looking out for your best interests.

What Does a Criminal Defense Attorney Do?

A San Diego criminal defense attorney has many roles, and it goes beyond just showing up in court. Their main job is to defend their client against criminal charges and work to get the best possible outcome. Let’s break this down further:

1. Legal Advice and Guidance

One of the first things a criminal defense attorney does is provide legal advice. After being arrested or charged with a crime, many people feel confused, scared, and unsure about what to do next. A criminal defense lawyer will walk you through your rights and explain your options. They’ll answer all your questions, help you understand the charges, and discuss the potential consequences of the case.

For example, if you’ve been charged with a DUI in San Diego, your attorney will explain what penalties you might face if convicted and whether it’s worth trying to fight the charge or consider a plea deal.

2. Investigating the Case

Before the trial, your attorney will start gathering all the facts related to your case. This might include interviewing witnesses, reviewing police reports, examining evidence, and talking to experts. The goal is to find any weaknesses or flaws in the prosecution's case.

A defense attorney doesn’t just take what the police or prosecutors say as truth. They dig deeper to see if there’s any evidence that can help prove your innocence or reduce your sentence. This could be a key piece of evidence that shows you were somewhere else when the crime happened or a mistake made by law enforcement.

3. Building a Defense Strategy

After investigating your case, your attorney will come up with a defense strategy. This means deciding on the best approach for defending you in court. There are many possible defense strategies, depending on the type of charge. For example, if you’re facing assault charges, your attorney may argue that you acted in self-defense. If you’re charged with theft, they might argue that there was no intent to steal, and you made a mistake.

A criminal defense attorney will use their experience and knowledge of the law to determine the most effective defense strategy based on the evidence and the specific facts of your case.

4. Representing You in Court

If your case goes to trial, your attorney will be there to represent you in court. This means presenting evidence, questioning witnesses, and making arguments to convince the judge or jury that you shouldn’t be found guilty. A good defense attorney knows how to persuade the court and show why the prosecution’s case doesn’t meet the burden of proof.

In many cases, a defense attorney will also negotiate on your behalf to try to reach a plea bargain. This is an agreement where you might plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a reduced sentence. This can be a smart option if going to trial may result in a harsher punishment.

5. Protecting Your Rights

A criminal defense attorney is responsible for ensuring that your constitutional rights are protected throughout the legal process. This includes the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, and the right to a fair trial. If any of your rights are violated during the investigation or trial, your attorney can file motions to have evidence thrown out or the case dismissed.

For example, if the police violated your rights by searching you or your property without a warrant or probable cause, your attorney could argue that any evidence obtained from the illegal search should not be used against you in court.

Why Do You Need a Criminal Defense Attorney in San Diego?

Now that we know what a criminal defense attorney does, let’s talk about why it’s so important to have one, especially in San Diego. Here are a few reasons:

1. Understanding Local Laws and Court System

Criminal defense attorneys in San Diego are familiar with the local legal system, laws, and procedures. Each county in California may have its own set of rules and specific ways they handle criminal cases. A San Diego lawyer knows how local judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement typically behave in court, which can give you a big advantage.

Having an attorney who is familiar with the San Diego criminal justice system helps ensure that your case is handled efficiently and effectively. They know what to expect and how to prepare accordingly.

2. Experienced Negotiators

When you’re facing criminal charges, your attorney will likely negotiate with the prosecution to reduce the charges or get you a lighter sentence. Defense attorneys are skilled negotiators who understand how to work out plea deals and know when it's in your best interest to accept one.

In some cases, negotiating a plea deal can be the best option if the evidence against you is strong. Your lawyer will guide you through this decision and help you understand whether it’s the right choice for your future.

3. Legal Knowledge and Expertise

Criminal law can be incredibly complex, with different rules, procedures, and interpretations of the law. Even if you know a little about the law, it’s hard to understand all the intricacies of criminal charges and defense strategies without a law degree.

A San Diego criminal defense attorney has the expertise needed to handle your case. They understand how to read legal documents, interpret evidence, and spot legal issues that might affect the outcome of your case. They also stay up-to-date with changes in the law, ensuring that your defense is based on the most current legal information.

4. Reducing Potential Penalties

The consequences of a criminal conviction can be serious, especially if you’re found guilty of a felony or serious offense. These penalties can include prison time, hefty fines, probation, or a permanent criminal record. A criminal defense attorney works to reduce these penalties by presenting strong arguments in your favor, seeking alternatives to jail time, or even getting charges dropped altogether.

In some cases, they may be able to get a case dismissed due to lack of evidence or procedural errors. A good defense attorney always aims to minimize the negative impact of a criminal case on your life.

How Do You Choose the Right Criminal Defense Attorney in San Diego?

When you’re choosing a criminal defense attorney in San Diego, there are a few factors to consider:

Experience: Make sure the attorney has experience handling cases similar to yours. Criminal defense is a specialized area of law, so it’s important to find someone who knows how to deal with your type of charge.

Reputation: Look for reviews, testimonials, or referrals from people who have worked with the attorney. A good reputation is a sign that the lawyer is trustworthy and successful in their work.

Communication: Choose an attorney who listens to you, explains things clearly, and keeps you updated on the progress of your case. You should feel comfortable asking questions and discussing your concerns.

Cost: While legal representation can be expensive, many criminal defense attorneys offer free consultations or payment plans. Be sure to discuss the cost upfront to avoid any surprises later on.

Conclusion

The role of a San Diego criminal defense attorney is crucial when it comes to defending yourself against criminal charges. They guide you through the complex legal system, protect your rights, and work hard to achieve the best possible outcome for your case. Whether you’re facing a minor misdemeanor or a serious felony charge, having a knowledgeable and experienced criminal defense attorney by your side can make a world of difference.

If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges in San Diego, don’t hesitate to reach out to a qualified attorney to discuss your case and understand your legal options. With the right lawyer, you can take the first step toward protecting your future.

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Since 2004, San Diego criminal defense attorney Dod Ghassemkhani has worked in the criminal justice system. Dod is an award-winning criminal defense attorney and in the top 100 best trial lawyers in the nation. Dod has represented many high-profile cases in the news as well as violent crimes, DUIs, assaults, domestic violence, hit-and-runs, fraud, drug crimes, misdemeanors, and petty theft cases. Dod knows the law, the judges, and the prosecutors. Dod Law is very experienced to build a strong criminal defense for you.

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Expert Legal Guidance for Fraud Cases in California

When fraud accusations arise, the stakes are often high, with potential consequences including financial loss, reputational damage, and even criminal penalties. A skilled Fraud lawyer San Francisco offers comprehensive legal support, analyzing the nuances of your case and crafting a strong defense or prosecution strategy.

Fraud lawyers also assist in negotiations, settlements, and, when necessary, representing clients in court. Their expertise extends to cases involving embezzlement, identity theft, false representation, or any act that constitutes financial deception.

Types of Fraud Cases

Fraud can take many forms, and understanding the different types is crucial when seeking legal assistance. Common fraud cases include:

Corporate Fraud: This involves deception in business dealings, such as falsifying financial statements or misrepresenting product information.

Identity Theft: Stealing personal information to commit financial crimes.

Real Estate Fraud: Misrepresentation in property transactions, including falsified documents or undisclosed property defects.

Investment Fraud: Deceptive practices aimed at convincing individuals to invest under false pretenses.

For each of these scenarios, working with a Fraud litigation attorney San Diego ensures you have a knowledgeable advocate on your side to help unravel the complexities of your case.

Why You Need a Specialized Fraud Attorney

Fraud cases require specialized knowledge that goes beyond general legal expertise. AFraud lawyer San Francisco understands the interplay between local, state, and federal laws. They also possess the investigative skills to uncover hidden evidence and build a compelling case.

Their ability to manage both civil and criminal aspects of fraud cases ensures that every legal avenue is explored. This dual expertise is particularly critical in cases where fraud crosses into criminal behavior, demanding a nuanced approach.

How Fraud Attorneys Support Victims

Victims of fraud often feel helpless, unsure of how to recover lost assets or hold perpetrators accountable. A Fraud litigation attorney San Diego helps victims by:

Investigating the fraud to identify responsible parties.

Filing lawsuits to recover damages.

Guiding clients through court procedures and providing robust representation.

Fraud lawyers act as both legal advisors and advocates, empowering victims to reclaim their losses and rebuild their trust in the system.

Building a Defense Against Fraud Allegations

Being accused of fraud can be equally daunting. A Fraud lawyer San Francisco offers invaluable support to individuals or businesses facing allegations. They:

Analyze evidence to identify inconsistencies or weak points in the prosecution’s case.

Develop a strategic defense tailored to the specifics of the accusation.

Negotiate with opposing parties to reach a favorable resolution or prepare for trial if necessary.

Having a seasoned fraud lawyer by your side significantly improves your chances of a successful outcome.

Choosing the Right Fraud Attorney

Selecting the right legal representation is critical in fraud cases. Look for an attorney with a proven track record in fraud litigation, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to achieving justice for their clients. Whether you are inSan Diego or San Francisco, hiring an experienced fraud lawyer can make all the difference in navigating the complexities of your case.

Fraud litigation is not just about recovering losses or defending against allegations; it’s about safeguarding your future. With the right attorney, you can ensure that your case is handled with precision and care.

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Guidelines in Hiring a Defense Lawyer San Diego

Defense Lawyers San Diego are the people you'll turn to in any unfortunate situation. They can provide legal advice and representation during these difficult times.

You need to know your rights and the correct way of responding to the police or in court. You should always contact a criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible

San Diego criminal defense lawyers are always available to meet, talk about your case and let you know your rights and options. They're here to protect you, your family, property or anything else important to you.

There are many San Diego criminal defense attorneys out there and all of them have good reputations. To point you in the right direction, here's a list of things to consider when you're looking for help.

Do they specialize in criminal law?

Criminal cases are usually different from civil cases, and lawyers usually specialize in one or the other. You won't see a lawyer who handles both at the same time very often. Criminal law is way stricter than civil law. So be sure to get a lawyer who has vast knowledge in both areas.

How often do these lawyers win?

Larger or smaller doesn't matter for the basics. It all depends on the lawyer who will be in charge of your case. How often he's been winning cases lately? Do you have any faith that he can win your case and get you acquitted or settled? A good defense lawyer is a winner. He should be able to win your case with ease.

The new criminal defense lawyer doesn't know what he's doing, does he?

You want someone with experience. If somebody just handled a few cases, you don't know how good they are at representation on the job. Anyway, good lawyers can win any case no matter how short the time they spend on it. You should also ask for a mentor, an expert in your type of case, if you don't feel comfortable with the lawyer in charge.

Has the criminal defense lawyer who was successful in your similar case before, win theirs?

Every case is different from the next, even though they might seem similar at first. The defense often faces the same allegations and tactics from the opposition. The plaintiff lawyer often tries to improve their chances by changing things up a bit depending on the situation, but it's usually not too radical. If you find a lawyer that has handled a lawsuit before that's similar to yours, they can be more helpful since they know how those tend to play out.

Will the attorney be fully knowledgeable in regards to the case and criminal law?

Getting a criminal defense lawyer is crucial. The person you hire should be well-schooled to defend you in court as well as have knowledge about the case. He should know the constitution inside and out and if it's in violation of any of these articles, tell him you dispute this. He can't remember everything, but he should at least research any similar cases he's been assigned to beforehand.

Obviously, this is not something you do every day. If you are considering hiring a defense lawyer for a criminal case, these are 5 essential questions to ask before approaching the lawyer.

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The Bezzle excerpt (Part V)

I'm on tour with my new novel The Bezzle! Catch me TONIGHT in SAN DIEGO (Feb 22, Mysterious Galaxy). After that, it's LA (Saturday night, with Adam Conover), Seattle (Monday, with Neal Stephenson), then Portland, Phoenix and more!

I'm out on tour with my new novel, The Bezzle, a cyberpunk revenge thriller about Marty Hench, a two-fisted forensic accountant, and a guerrilla war he wages on a prison-tech provider that treats incarcerated people as assets to be strip-mined:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/02/16/narrative-capitalism/#bezzle-tour

If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this thread to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/02/22/self-censorship/#acab

As part of the promotion for the book, I've been serializing an excerpt: Chapter 14, in which Marty takes on a side-quest to recover the stolen royalties of one-time funk star Stephon Magner (AKA Steve Soul) which were stolen by his scumbag manager and then sold on to an even scummier sample-licensing clearinghouse.

Today, I bring you part five, in which Marty's simple cross-referencing project is violently altered by an encounter with the criminal gangs of the LA Sheriffs Deputy departments, a real crime-syndicate whose reign of terror continues to this day:

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-05-17/dozens-of-lasd-deputies-ordered-to-show-suspected-gang-tattoos-reveal-others-who-have-them

I'm posting this installment en route to San Diego, where I'll be appearing tonight at Mysterious Galaxy

https://www.mystgalaxy.com/22224Doctorow

From there, it's back to LA, where I'm appearing on Saturday evening with Adam Conover at Vromans:

https://www.vromansbookstore.com/Cory-Doctorow-discusses-The-Bezzle

And then on Monday I'll be at Third Place Books with Neal Stephenson:

https://www.thirdplacebooks.com/event/cory-doctorow

From there, I'm off to Portland, Phoenix, Tucson and points further:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/02/16/narrative-capitalism/#bezzle-tour

Here's part one of the serial:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/02/17/the-steve-soul-caper/#lead-singer-disease

Part two:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/02/19/crad-kilodney-was-an-outlier/#copyright-termination

Part three:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/02/20/fore/#lawyer-up

Part four:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/02/21/im-feeling-unlucky/#poacher-turned-keeper

And now, part five!

The storefront had an old break room with a first-­aid kit, and a bathroom with a sink. I sponged myself clean in the mirror, ate two expired Aleves and three 200 mg expired Tylenols out of the kit. The ass was ripped most of the way out of my pants, so I moved my wallet to my front pocket, which my massage therapist had been nagging at me to do for years.

I opened the door more carefully this time and limped out into the parking lot. My rental—­a little red Civic—­was the only car left in the parking lot, except for a rusted junker with no tires that was the perennial sentry of its farthest corner.

I bipped the doors open with my fob, checked the back seat, then slid inside. I checked my reflection in the rearview mirror and winced, which pulled at my bruises and set blood oozing from my lip and cheekbone again, which made me wince harder. I was already halfway to Quasimodo and I tried to remember if there was a 7-­Eleven on the route home where I could buy a couple of bags of frozen peas for the swelling.

I reset the mirror and backed out of my spot. The pain was increasing. They’d have Advil at the 7-­Eleven, and I’d remembered where there was one on the way back to my Airbnb.

As I waited for a red light at Eagle Rock and Colorado Boulevard, I watched as a homeless man labored across the road with his shopping cart. I was still watching him when I realized the light had been green for some time and had just toggled yellow. I made the turn and headed up Colorado, but I was barely a hundred yards down the road when I heard a siren blat and saw the police lights. I checked my mirrors and saw the LASD cruiser directly behind me, racing right up to my bumper, slowing only at the very last moment. The cruiser’s high beams blinked insistently and the siren whooped.

I pulled over.

I waited while the officer slowly got out of his car and walked to my driver’s-­side window. I kept my hands at ten and two. The officer tapped my window and made a roll-­down motion, so I hit the button, moving slowly, putting my hand back.

I got a light in my face, squinting and thus reopening my cheekbone and lip.

“Everything all right, sir?”

“Yes,” I said, feeling the blood ooze down my chin. “I was beaten up,” I said, stating the obvious.

“That is unfortunate,” the officer said. “License and registration.”

I got my driver’s license out of my wallet and found the rental papers in the glove box and handed them over. He crunched back to his cruiser and I watched him in the side mirror. He’d left his cruiser’s headlights on and in the glare it was hard to tell, but it looked like there was another cop in the car whom he was conferring with. After a long delay, he came back.

“Step out of the car, please.”

I did. He turned me around and had me plant my hands on the hood, kicked my feet apart, and roughly frisked me, getting his hand inside the rent in the seat of my pants and patting my boxer shorts and giving my balls a hard squeeze.

“Sir, do you know why I stopped you?”

“I don’t,” I said.

“You proceeded unsafely through a traffic signal. Have you been drinking, sir?”

“I haven’t.”

“Have you consumed any cannabis or other drugs?”

“I haven’t.”

He turned me around and shone his light in my eyes. “If I search your car, am I gonna find any drugs?”

“No, sir.”

“Because I am gonna search that car and if I do find drugs and you’ve been lying to me, this is gonna be a lot worse than it needs to be.”

I didn’t dignify that with a response. My head hurt. My face hurt. My back hurt. This was a bullshit stop.

I expected the deputy’s partner to get out of the cruiser while my tormentor tossed the rental car, but he stayed put. I did, too. Obviously. I wasn’t going to take off on foot. I’m a forensic accountant, not a gang kid getting fifteen minutes of fame on Cops.

He spent long enough on the rental that I started to worry. Who knew what some previous driver might have shoved between the seats? But after pulling out the floor mats and tossing them onto the grassy verge beside the car, he finally stood up.

“All right, sir. I’m going to go and get a breathalyzer test. You can refuse it and I will then suspend your license for twenty-­ four hours. I will arrest you for a suspected DUI and bring you in for a blood test. If you fail that test, you will be subject to additional criminal penalties. Do you understand me?”

He had old coffee on his breath. My face hurt. “I’ll take a test.”

Back to the cruiser. It had been half an hour at least. Once the breathalyzer was done—­fifteen minutes, if memory served—­I could go to the 7-­Eleven for painkillers and frozen peas. I decided I’d add a six-­pack, I was so tired. My face hurt. I knew that mouthing off to this cop wouldn’t make things go faster, quite the opposite, but as he took his leisurely time coming back to me, I was hard-­pressed not to.

I blew. “May I sit down?” I asked. “My face hurts.”

He didn’t bother to look up from his phone. “Stay where you are, sir.”

I stood. My face hurt. Time crawled. Finally, the breathalyzer beeped. He held it up and squinted at it, then used his phone to light up its face.

When he did, his sleeve rode up and revealed the “998” tattoo on his forearm. Suddenly, I didn’t care so much about the pain in my face.

The cop looked at me. He was an older guy, but quite a silver fox, in a Clooneyoid sort of way. Had the same smile lines at the corners of his lips and eyes. But on him, they looked mean. Dangerous. A man who would smile at you while he beat your face in.

“All right, sir,” he said. “I’m going to write you a citation for reckless driving and you will be free to go.” He smiled. “Thank you for your cooperation.” It sounded like “fuck you.”

Back to the cruiser again. When he was done writing, he switched off his headlights, and the bubble light inside the car lit up his partner. Heavyset. Smiling. Excellent teeth. He gave me the same look as he had just before kicking me in the ribs. I gasped involuntarily and my ribs burned. His smile got bigger.

The Clooneyoid deputy returned with my ticket. I looked at it and then I realized he’d said “reckless driving”—­not “dangerous driving.” This was a summons, not a citation. For a misdemeanor. Two points off my license and I’d have to go to court. Depending on the judge, I could be in for fines or even a jail sentence.

Clooneyoid saw me figuring this out and he smiled, too. Everyone was having a great time tonight except for poor old Marty Hench.

“See you in court, sir,” he said.

I exercised extreme care on the drive to the 7-­Eleven, even backing out of my parking spot and reparking so that I was perfectly centered between the white lines. The clerk didn’t bat an eye at my hamburger face. I gave myself five minutes to bury my bruises in the frozen peas before I backed out and drove the rest of the way to my Airbnb.

I drove five under the limit the whole way, and when I got out of my rental, I looked long and hard up and down the street for an LA Sheriff’s Department cruiser.

ETA: Here's part six!

If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/02/22/self-censorship/#acab

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Protect Your Rights: San Diego Probation Lawyers

It requires qualified lawyers to understand the complicated legal system around probation violations. Those in San Diego who are maybe facing probation violation fines need experienced probation violation lawyers who can present a planned defense and have knowledge of the complicated details of criminal law.

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Professional Criminal Lawyers in San Diego to Protect Your Rights

At The H Law Group in San Diego, our skilled criminal lawyers are dedicated to providing strong representation for your legal needs. We understand the complexities of criminal law and work diligently to protect your rights throughout the legal process. Focusing on each client's unique situation, our attorneys develop effective strategies to navigate the challenges ahead.

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