At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, lowering the jail populations throughout the state became a priority to prevent the coronavirus from spreading through detention facilities like wildfire. One way California sought to lower these numbers was by instituting an...
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CARES Act Affects Federal Inmates
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, criminal justice advocates and officials have scrambled to implement safeguards for some of the most vulnerable among us: our incarcerated population. Being confined in close quarters to countless other people with little...
The Law Office of David P. Shapiro Assists Clients Through Covid-19 Closures and Quarantines
The coronavirus continues to affect people, businesses, and everyday life throughout the world. The Law Office of David P. Shapiro recognizes this can be a stressful and uncertain time for many people, particularly those facing criminal charges. Global pandemic or...
Stefano Molea Is Listed As A Top Lawyer In San Diego
Stefano Molea, one of the partners at the Law Office of David P. Shapiro, was recently added to San Diego Magazine’s Top Lawyers Directory of 2019. The directory recognizes lawyers who have reached a high level of professionalism and ethics. The lawyers listed in San...
David P. Shapiro Discusses the Mistrial Outcome of the Kellen Winslow Case on Fox 5 San Diego News
In this video, David P. Shapiro appears on Fox 5 San Diego news to provide insight into the Kellen...
San Diego Assault and Battery Lawyer Answers Legal Questions
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Is jail time mandatory for a second DUI in San Diego
[vc_row][vc_column css=".vc_custom_1561145425942{padding-top: 50px !important;}"][vc_column_text] Full video transcription (from Youtube.com): - We're with David Shapiro. David is a DUI attorney in San Diego, California, and he's agreed to answer some online...
Why a Criminal Defense Lawyer is Best Suited to Defend Against a Domestic Violence Protective Order in Family Court
By: Puja Sachdev, a Certified Family Law Specialist, skilled litigator, and a trained private mediator for family law matters in San Diego County. A Domestic Violence Protective Order (DVPO) issued in family court is much easier to get than a Criminal Protective Order...
New DUI and Police Transparency Laws in California
DUI Ignition Interlock Devices Several years ago California began a pilot program applicable in only 4 counties (of which San Diego was not one) mandating that an ignition interlock device (IID) be installed in a vehicle whenever the driver was convicted of...
The Importance of Having an Experienced Investigator on Your Criminal Defense Team
When you are accused of a crime and your future, freedom, and reputation are at stake, don't you want the best defense available? The best criminal defense teams have an experienced investigator in their corner.A good investigator “hits the ground running”...