Fake ID and Minor in Possession of Alcohol Case Dismissed

July 8 2019 in Alcohol, Case Results, Criminal Defense

Not long ago, a young woman was caught drinking at the racetracks with her friends. She received tickets for minor in possession of alcohol and possession of a fake id. She faced a year of jail time and a fine of at least $1,000. However, San Diego college crimes lawyer attorney McElfresh worked out...

Multiple Fake ID Charges at SDSU Dismissed

January 9 2019 in Alcohol, Case Results

When a young man was charged multiple alcohol-related offenses near SDSU, he contacted attorney Jessica McElfresh to deal with the various issue. Officers approached him and some friends because they suspected they were drinking, and when questioned, the man not only had a fake ID, coincidently he h...

Minor in Possession & Fake ID Charges Reduced

December 14 2018 in Alcohol, Case Results, Criminal Defense, Misdemeanor

While many believe that underage drinking charges in San Diego are a certain rite of passage, these are real criminal charges with lasting implications. Effectively dealing with the situation can even be fairly painless, as long as you retain an experienced defense attorney. Not long ago, attorney ...

Underage Girl Charged With Possession Gets Charge Reduced to Disturbing the Peace

February 21 2018 in Alcohol, Case Results

A young woman recently used a fake ID to purchase alcohol at a music festival. As a result, she was charged with two misdemeanors for underage alcohol possession and having a false ID. With the help of McElfresh Law, an agreement was made to stay out of trouble for six months and attend a Mothers A...

Increased Penalties for a High Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)

August 18 2016 in Alcohol, DUI, Legal Blog

Blood alcohol content (BAC) is a scientific measurement of alcohol intoxication, established through chemical testing such as a blood or breath sample. In most cases, your BAC test results will be used as evidence that you committed a DUI offense. In California, as in the majority of other states, ...

New Bill Takes Aim at Drunk Driving Offenders

August 8 2016 in Alcohol, Criminal Defense, DUI, Legal Blog

In the past 30 years, 50,000 people have died and over 1 million have been injured in California as the result of drunk drivers. In an effort to curb drunk driving, the California Senate unanimously passed SB 1046, which would require anyone convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol to ins...

Can I Avoid a DUI Checkpoint?

June 8 2016 in Alcohol, Criminal Defense, DUI, Legal Blog

Proponents of DUI or sobriety checkpoints argue that they are an effective means of preserving public safety by reducing alcohol-related deaths and injuries. As such, DUI checkpoints have become a common occurrence in California, particularly on holiday weekends, and this past Memorial day weekend w...

Underage Woman Facing Minor In Possession Of Alcohol, Enrolls In Community Service

January 14 2016 in Alcohol, Case Results

A top student in her class was attending a large concert in the San Diego area when she was charged with minor in possession of alcohol. The underage woman was asked by a friend to hold her alcoholic beverage and several officers patrolling the area observed her holding the beverage. Although she wa...

Arrested for DUI, Charges Not Filed, Case Dismissed

June 10 2015 in Alcohol, Case Results, Traffic Violations

San Diego criminal defense was recently contacted by a 22-year-old female arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence. Our client was a college student with a medical condition that caused problems with her balance. After being pulled over for a simple traffic violation our client was susp...

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