Law Offices of John D. Lueck

06/05/2026

Facing criminal charges in San Bernardino County? Learn what happens from arraignment through jury verdict and why legal representation matters at every stage. Understanding the process can help you make informed decisions and protect your future.

Read our step-by-step guide to the jury trial process in San Bernardino County criminal cases.

Attorney John D. Lueck explains each stage of a San Bernardino criminal jury trial from arraignment through verdict & how a defense lawyer protects your rights.

04/27/2026

Accused of domestic violence in California? Learn the truth behind common myths, how restraining orders work, and the defenses that may apply to your case. Understanding your rights is the first step toward protecting your future. Click to read the full guide.

Learn how California domestic violence cases work & about common myths, restraining orders, and defense strategies. Get informed before your case moves forward.

03/27/2026

Criminal charges become significantly more serious when a gun is involved. Aside from offenses regarding concealed carry or open carry, other crimes like burglary or robbery become instantly more serious when a firearm is used or discharged.

Learn about armed offenses and firearm enhancements in California.

03/02/2026

California has a number of theft and property crimes on the books, including grand theft, petty theft, and various forms of larceny. How an alleged crime is charged influences how such a case is defended and the consequences of a conviction.

Learn about the felony versus misdemeanor theft charges in California, including how they are classified and defended.

Rancho Cucamonga criminal defense attorney John D. Lueck explains when theft offenses might be charged as misdemeanors or felonies in San Bernardino County.

02/13/2026

It’s a constitutional requirement that searches and seizures must be reasonable, usually pursuant to a valid warrant or a recognized exception to the warrant requirement. When a search is unlawful, any evidence obtained can be excluded from court, provided your attorney files and argues the appropriate motion successfully.

Learn about the exclusionary rule and how it applies to criminal cases in California.

San Bernardino criminal defense attorney John D. Lueck explains how the exclusionary rule keeps illegally obtained evidence out of court when properly applied.

01/09/2026

All drug charges are serious, but some are considerably more serious than others. Take, for example, a misdemeanor possession charge versus a felony charge of selling or trafficking. Understanding how prosecutors attempt to prove intent to sell and how those allegations can be challenged is critical if you or a loved one is facing drug charges.

Learn about defending against drug possession vs. drug sales charges in California.

Rancho Cucamonga criminal defense attorney John D. Lueck explains the difference between being charged with drug possession or intent to sell in San Bernardino.

12/10/2025

Getting arrested for drunk driving is a stressful experience that can lead to steep fines, a driver’s license suspension, increased insurance rates, and even jail time. But an arrest is not a conviction, and numerous defenses may be available depending on the circumstances.

Learn about potential defenses against California DUI charges.

Rancho Cucamonga criminal defense attorney John D. Lueck defends people charged with driving under the influence (DUI) offenses in San Bernardino County.

11/05/2025

The Fourth Amendment in the Bill of Rights protects you against “unreasonable searches and seizures.” Depending on the situation, the police are subject to different standards before they can search or arrest you.

Learn the difference between probable cause and reasonable suspicion, including what they mean and when they apply.

San Bernardino criminal defense attorney John D. Lueck discusses the difference between probable cause & reasonable suspicion standards & protecting your rights.

10/14/2025

The U.S. and California Constitutions protect you against “unreasonable” searches and seizures. But what is a “search” and what is a “seizure,” and when are they unreasonable? Learn about your rights surrounding searches and seizures, including when a warrant is required and when it isn’t.

Rancho Cucamonga criminal defense attorney John D. Lueck explains California & U.S. constitutional rights regarding search & seizure in San Bernardino County.

08/26/2025

You have the right to remain silent. If you give up the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.” You’ve heard the Miranda warning on countless TV shows, but when must police give you that warning, and what happens if they don’t?

Learn when the Miranda warning must be given and what happens if the police didn’t read you your rights.