As technology rapidly advances, laws on its official use struggle to keep up. Recently, new questions of legality have been raised concerning the police use of camera-equipped drones. Law enforcement agencies across the U.S. are exploring the use of drones for surveillance purposes, including search-and-rescue efforts, monitoring traffic accidents, and more. As government use of aerial [...]
San Jacinto, CA – The District Attorney opted not to file charges today against a San Jacinto man whose wife claimed false allegations of domestic violence. Sandberg, 38, had been married to his wife for 13 years when he learned of his wife’s extramarital affairs. While having a discussion with his wife about her affairs, [...]
San Bernardino, CA – Charges were officially dropped today against A. Ochoa, who was arrested in January for assault with a deadly weapon. Mr. Ochoa was at his girlfriend’s residence in January 2016 when her abusive ex-husband repeatedly knocked on the door while yelling obscenities. When Ochoa answered, the ex-husband became enraged and lunged toward [...]
At what point in a criminal investigation may law enforcement officers no longer use the "Perkins technique?" In Illinois v. Perkins, the U.S. Supreme Court held that statements deliberately elicited by an undercover officer posing as the defendant's cellmate were not inadmissible under Miranda, even though no warnings had been given. Rationale: If the prisoner is [...]
Rancho Cucamonga, CA— Jeffrey Salberg, of Jorgensen and Salberg, LLP, negotiates a plea deal for DUI defendant with a prior record. On January 30, 2015, defendant Roberts, 28, of Wrightwood, CA, was arrested on charges of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of drugs and alcohol combined. After driving eastbound in a westbound lane and driving [...]
