North County Criminal Defense Attorney and DUI Lawyer  Encinitas Criminal Defense Lawyer Encinitas is located about 25 miles north of San Diego. This beach city in the North County of San Diego is known for its cliffs, mesa bluffs, rolling hills, and its beautiful botanical gardens. Golf enthusiasts enjoy courses with beautiful ocean views, and history buffs value the historical architecture in the Encinitas shopping district. Encinitas is a great place for both young families and retirees, and has very low rates for violent crimes. Still, crime does occur in Encinitas, and people find themselves in need of a criminal defense attorney. Driving under the influence, drgu crimes, thefts and burglaries make up a majority of the crime in this city, but assaults and other violent crimes are not unheard of in Encinitas. Encinitas communities and law enforcement are proactive in addressing the crime trends in their city, and Encinitas is not known for being lenient on alleged criminals. If you or someone you know has been arrested in Encinitas, be sure to visit our Practice Areas page, which discusses the many charges in which we specialize. And do not hesitate to contact us to speak with an experienced San Diego Criminal Lawyer now. CALL 619-550-4422. Law Enforcement in Encinitas The North Coastal Branch of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is located at 175 North El Camino Real. This station serves Encinitas, Solana Beach, and Del Mar, providing a full range of services, including patrol, crime prevention, crime lab, crime analysis, criminal intelligence, narcotics enforcement, emergency services, generalized and specialized investigative functions, and traffic services. There are seven detention facilities operated by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. The San Diego Central Jail and Vista Detention Facility house male arrestees, while the Las Colinas and Vista Detention Facilities book female arrestees. All other inmates are housed under the care of the Sheriff. As of January 2000, the Sheriff’s Department and the San Diego County Marshal’s Office merged to provide court security and related services for the San Diego Superior Court. If you are arrested in Encinitas, it will most likely have been by the Sheriff's Department, although Federal agencies also may make arrests, having concurrent jurisdiction The Sheriff's Department responds to nearly half a million calls each year, including over 300,000 emergency calls and has nearly 1000 sworn officers. The Sheriff's Department promotes the safety and well being of Encinitas and surrounding neighborhoods through various programs, including community outreach. Specialists in the Department’s crime prevention program coordinate resources and help facilitate neighborhood watch, the crime-free multi-housing program, and even provides safety and prevention information at events like community fairs. Encinitas Court Encinitas does not have its own courthouse, but instead shares a courthouse with other nearby North County San Diego communities at the the North County Regional Center in Vista, which is shared by the San Diego County Superior Court, the Sheriff's Department, Probation Department, the District Attorney's Office, Revenue and Recovery, and the Board of Supervisors. In addition to hearing criminal cases, the Vista Courthouse also handles civil, family, probate, small claims, appellate, adoption, traffic, and minor offenses. The North County Regional Center is located at 325 South Melrose Dr., in Vista. FAQ’s on California Possession Charges How does California classify drug possession charges? Prior to the passage of Proposition 47, the District Attorney (DA) decided whether to file drug possession charges as a misdemeanor, or felony. However, since the passage of Prop 47 simple drug possession (meth, heroin, cocaine, opiate/opioid painkillers), are misdemeanors. This has not stopped people from being charged with felony drug cases, even when they possess the drugs only for personal use. Because simple possession is now a less serious crime, police and prosecutors are increasingly charging those in possession of larger personal use amounts as being in possession for sale, still a felony. Since Proposition 64, marijuana possession is not a crime. It is an infraction to possess more than one ounce, and sale/possession for sale (except for licensed businesses) are now misdemeanors instead of felonies. What is Prop 47? Prop 47 reduces certain drug possession felonies to misdemeanors, and nonviolent theft offenses for a value of under $950. The interesting part about Prop 47 is that it permits re-sentencing for those already serving a prison sentence for any charges that may be reduced under Prop 47. This means that your possession charge, as a misdemeanor, will not carry a prison sentence or the type of fines associated with a felony conviction. In addition, Prop 47 is retroactive, and can vacate an old conviction. What are some defenses to a possession charge? The defenses available to you after you are charged with possession will greatly depend on the facts in your case. For this reason, it’s critical that you speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Some of the most common defenses include: medical necessity, prescription, unlawful search or seizure, issues with lab analysis, and other improper police conduct. SAN DIEGO CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER PRACTICE AREAS | CASE RESULTS | ATTORNEYS
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