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April 2026 eNewsletter Issue no. 116

San Diego Padres Season Underway - Here’s What NOT to Do at Petco Park…Unless You Want to Get Arrested.

Want to know the best way to implicate yourself in a crime? Post of a video of it on social media! 


 

Another baseball season is underway. Tens of thousands of “the Friar Faithful” are packing Petco Park for every home game. The sun is shining, the beers are flowing, and ideally the home team is scoring more runs than the visitors. But what should be a “family friendly ballpark” often turns into booze-induced showings disguised as attempts at fist fights. Even worse, these altercations are videoed and blasted on social media…sometimes by those involved in the fight. Don’t do that…unless you want to get arrested. And always remember: no matter what you did or did not do, you are under no obligation to speak to law enforcement about why you did what you are accused of doing. Oftentimes there are viable self-defense or defense of others claims at the ballpark melees, but the more you talk, the more likely you will close doors to possible defenses due to your mouth more than your (alleged) actions. 



Check out this video our Founder & CEO David P. Shapiro filmed during the 2024 season relating to documenting “fights” at the ballpark. 



Protect your freedom. Protect your future. Know your rights!


Partners David P. Shapiro & Stefano Molea Maintain Martindale-Hubbell AV Pre-Eminent Rating for 2026

Since 2019, Partners David P. Shapiro and Stefano Molea have maintained an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. We are pleased to announce both Partners have maintained this distinguished recognition for 2026!


A Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating is the highest peer-review distinction, indicating an attorney has reached the pinnacle of professional excellence, skill, and integrity. This rating is reserved for the top 5% of attorneys and requires “Very High” to “Preeminent” ratings in both legal ability and ethical standards.


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