Stacie L. Patterson Law Blog

North County police arrived at the former San Diego Charger's home late last night in response to a domestic violence call.  It is suspected that the call came from Seau's home and was made by his 25 year old live-in girlfriend after allegedly assaulting her during an argument.  There are several conflicting reports regarding the charges, ranging from felony domestic violence, suspicion of domestic violence and felony spousal assault with injury.  What reporters seem to agree on is that police responded to a call and arrested  Junior Seau at his home sometime between 10 P.M. on Sunday October 17 and 12:00 A.M. on the  18th. He was evidently booked at the Vista Detention Center around 2:00 A.M., and after posting  bail, was released around 3:30 A.M.  The victim suffered superficial injuries that did not require  medical treatment.  

Just a few hours after his release, Seau was involved in a car crash.  Police are now investigating  the cause of the crash that involved Seau's Cadillac driving off of a coastal cliff in Carlsbad.   Emergency crews arrived around 8:45 this morning at the site where the SUV was found about  30 feet below the road.  Seau was alone in the car at the time of the crash.  He was conscious  when crews arrived and subsequently treated at a local hospital with minor injuries.  A witness  reports that Seau was traveling at "significant speeds" but police have said that there is no evidence  that Seau was suicidal, nor that he was driving drunk.

Junior Seau got his NFL start in San Diego.  He played for the Chargers from 1990 to 2002.  He has since played for the Miami Dolphins and the New England Patriots. 

If you have been arrested for Domestic Violence, call attorney Stacie L. Patterson. (619) 269-8074