Responding to Police Questioning

Do I have to answer all the questions a cop makes? In this online video, San Diego criminal defense attorney Ryan Tegnelia explains your legal responsibilities to respond to questioning if stopped by the police. The police employ all number of tacti...

Can I be Accused of Statutory Rape if I saw an ID?

Tricked into Statutory Rape San Diego criminal defense lawyer Ryan Tegnelia discusses California statutory rape charges in this online video. Mr. Tegnelia responds to a question posted by a local San Diegan regarding their exposure to statutory rape...

Can I Avoid Jail Time on Theft Charges

Theft Charges and Jail Time In this video, San Diego criminal defense lawyer Ryan Tegnelia answers an online question about exposure to jail time for theft charges. California theft charges carry varying degrees of penalties based on the specifics o...

Surrendering Cellphone Video Evidence

Are you obligated to give your cellphone to a cop upon request? In this video, San Diego criminal defense lawyer Ryan Tegnelia responds to an online question regarding cellphones and police access. In the same ways police officer footage of an arres...

Granting Police Access to a Residence

Who can legally grant access to a house when the police shows up? In this online video, San Diego criminal defense attorney Ryan Tegnelia discusses illegal search and seizure and explains who can legally grant access to a residence. Any person with...