Kestenbaum Law Group APC is pleased to announce that founding partner David S. Kestenbaum has been honored with the designation of Super Lawyer for the year 2022. The Super Lawer designation is bestowed by the Thomson Reuters Corporation, one of the most well-trusted sources of attorney ratings on the national landscape. How Are Super Lawyers Chosen? The process for selecting a Super Lawyer involves a multilayered strategy that begins with peer nominations and progresses through a rigorous 12-point evaluation. The 12 points involve independent research of professional achievements and peer re ..read more

On behalf of Kestenbaum Law Group posted in drug crimes on Thursday, September 26, 2019.   Federal prosecutors and law enforcement officials in California announced on Sept. 19 that a major narcotics investigation has led to the indictment of 85 suspects and the seizure of significant quantities of methamphetamine, heroin and fentanyl. U.S. attorneys say the suspects, most of whom are already in custody according to reports, distributed drugs throughout San Diego County and laundered money for the Sinaloa narcotics cartel. The investigation, which lasted for almos ..read more

On behalf of Kestenbaum Law Group on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Finding yourself in trouble with the law is not something you ever want. One poor choice may lead to criminal charges and changes in how you live your life. If you have to go through a court proceeding, you may want to look at your options. You may have the right for a jury to hear your case, or you may want to have just a judge listen and decide. A bench trial allows a judge alone to hear and decide on the consequences. Discover three reasons why you may want to opt for a bench trial over a jury. 1. A judge ..read more

On behalf of Kestenbaum Law Group posted in dui defense on Wednesday, September 18, 2019.   The California Highway Patrol believe that alcohol impairment was likely the cause of a wrong-way crash in Napa County during the early morning hours of Sept. 15. Both the wrong-way driver and the man behind the wheel of the car she struck suffered serious injuries in the collision. The 36-year-old Bay Area resident was placed under arrest after being transported by ambulance to the Queen of the Valley Medical Center. The wrong-way car accident took place on State High ..read more

On behalf of Kestenbaum Law Group posted in dui defense on Monday, September 16, 2019.   As more states like California legalize cannabis for recreational and medical use, questions have arisen about driving under the influence of marijuana. It can be very difficult to assess whether a driver is impaired by his or her use of cannabis. The law prohibits anyone from driving who is under the influence of a drug. Unlike in drunk driving cases, however, there is no clear test that indicates an amount of cannabis that would impair a driver. Therefore, the question of who is ..read more

On behalf of Kestenbaum Law Group posted in drug crimes on Thursday, September 12, 2019.   Crime has been steadily dropping across the United States for the past several decades, and California appears to be following the trend. Over the past 40 years, both crime and arrest rates dropped across the state. Analysts believe recent criminal reformation measures may be the cause of the drop. The Public Policy Institute of California recently released a study that analyzed the effects of Proposition 47, which reduced many felonies to misdemeanors, and AB109, which is common ..read more

On behalf of Kestenbaum Law Group posted in drug crimes on Thursday, September 5, 2019.   The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California has reported that a prominent San Diego area skateboarder with four X-Games medals has pleaded guilty to possessing heroin and methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. The 31-year-old man and his 27-year-old former girlfriend are scheduled to be sentenced in a federal court on Nov. 22. Investigators from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department gathered evidence agains ..read more

On behalf of Kestenbaum Law Group on Saturday, August 31, 2019.   When accustomed to having a California driver’s license, learning to get by in the absence of one because of a drunk driving conviction can prove immensely difficult. Even after you regain the privilege to drive, you may face additional driving-related hurdles if the court requires you install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle. Ignition interlock devices are essentially breath test devices you install on your vehicle after certain driving under the influence convictions. Before you can start a ..read more

On behalf of Kestenbaum Law Group posted in criminal defense on Friday, August 30, 2019.   A person who uses Facebook or Twitter may unwittingly have their information handed over to authorities in California or other states. The same may be true of those who use Venmo, Lyft or Uber. Property owners who use the Ring home security system may not know that Amazon will generally provide basic personal information to authorities. This may happen even if the property owners themselves have refused to comply with a request to provide that data. Only California, Washington an ..read more