Proven Results. Proven Protection
An encounter with law enforcement that results in “obstruction” or “resisting” charges can escalate a routine interaction into a life-altering legal crisis. In San Diego, these charges are often “add-on” offenses used to justify a forceful arrest or to pressure defendants into plea deals. At the Law Office of Logan Noblin, we specialize in deconstructing the police narrative to show what really happened.
Don't Leave Your Future To Chance
Facing an obstruction or resisting arrest charge in San Diego is fundamentally different from a standard criminal case. Here, your “opponent” isn’t just the District Attorney; it is the narrative of law enforcement. Without an elite advocate, you are walking into a system designed to protect the credibility of the arresting officer at all costs.
Defense In Every Corner
Resisting Arrest (PC 148(a)(1))
The most common “catch-all” charge. We challenge whether the officer was actually performing “lawful” duties or if they exceeded their authority through excessive force.
Assault on a Peace Officer
High-stakes litigation where a simple flinch or defensive movement is mischaracterized as an attack. We fight to reduce these to simple battery or secure a full dismissal.
Evading Arrest
Whether it’s a misdemeanor or a felony “reckless” evading charge, we analyze the “willfulness” of the act and the safety conditions of the pursuit.
Obstruction of Justice
Defending against allegations of destroying evidence, witness intimidation, or interfering with a judicial proceeding.
Providing False Info to Police
Mistakes in identity or panic during a stop shouldn’t end in a criminal record. We work to show a lack of intent to defraud or evade the court process.
Gang Cases & Enhancements
Aggressive defense against PC 186.22 enhancements that can double or triple your sentence based on alleged “associations” rather than your actual actions.
The Wins
The Noblin Strategy
In obstruction and resisting arrest cases, the “truth” is often buried under layers of biased police reports and high-stress adrenaline. We don’t just accept the officer’s version of events—we dismantle it. Here is how we navigate your case from arrest to resolution.
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The moment you hire us, we take immediate control of the narrative. In San Diego, “obstruction” is often a “catch-all” charge used to justify an officer’s use of force. We step in to ensure you aren’t pressured into making statements that could be twisted against you.
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We perform a frame-by-frame analysis of the arrest. We challenge the “Lawfulness” of the stop; if the officer’s initial contact was illegal, your resistance may be legally justified. We also file Pitchess Motions to uncover any history of officer misconduct or dishonesty.
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We leverage our findings to force the District Attorney’s hand. Whether through Pretrial Diversion or aggressive negotiation, we push to have felony charges reduced to minor infractions or dismissed entirely by proving the officer’s report is inconsistent with the facts.
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We cross the finish line with a focus on your record and your freedom. From winning trials against multiple-officer testimony to securing “Not Guilty” verdicts for evading arrest, we ensure your professional license and reputation remain intact.
Common Questions
Yes. Under PC 148(a)(1), “resisting” includes delaying or obstructing an officer. This can include refusing to move when ordered, giving a false name, or even slow-walking during a lawful command. However, verbal “backtalk” is protected speech—we fight to prove the difference.
In California, you have a legal right to use reasonable force to defend yourself if an officer uses excessive force. If the officer was not acting “lawfully” due to brutality, the charges for resisting that officer can often be dismissed.
No. You have a First Amendment right to record police in a public place as long as you are not physically interfering with their duties. If you were arrested primarily because you were filming, we can argue for a dismissal based on a violation of your civil rights.
Asserting your Fourth Amendment right to refuse a warrantless search is not obstruction. If an officer arrested you simply because you didn’t “consent,” that arrest is likely illegal, and the evidence—and charges—should be suppressed.
Misdemeanor evading is simply fleeing a peace officer. It becomes a Felony (VC 2800.2) if you drive with “willful or wanton disregard for safety.” We often negotiate these down by proving there was no intent to endanger the public.
Yes, an arrest will appear immediately. A conviction is even more damaging, as it suggests a “propensity for violence” or “non-compliance.” We focus on Pretrial Diversion to ensure the case is dismissed so your record remains clean.
Generally, no. Obstruction and resisting charges apply to Peace Officers (police, sheriffs, certain federal agents). However, if the guard was acting under the direction of an on-site police officer, the charges might stick. We verify the “status” of the person involved immediately.
Providing false information (PC 148.9) is a misdemeanor. While it is a “crime of moral turpitude” (dishonesty), we frequently resolve these by showing a lack of criminal intent or by using “informal diversion” to keep it off your permanent record.
It can. Boards for Nursing, Teaching, and Law take “interference with justice” seriously. We structure our defenses specifically to avoid convictions that trigger mandatory reporting or license revocation.
A Pitchess Motion is a legal request to view an officer’s confidential personnel file. If that officer has a history of lying, planting evidence, or using excessive force, we can use that history to destroy their credibility at trial.
