California has one of the longest wildfire seasons in the country, and it continues to get longer every year, which is why the state also has some of the strictest arson laws in the nation. Those convicted of this crime can even be subjected to a statewide arson registry similar to that used to track […]
Need a San Diego Marijuana Attorney?
With different rules for those using pot for medicinal or recreational purposes, California cannabis laws can be very confusing. Meanwhile, possession, cultivation, sale, or transportation of marijuana for any reason is still illegal under federal law. To help clarify things, San Diego criminal defense attorney Peter Liss has put together this guide on marijuana possession, […]
The Entrapment Defense Under California Law
One of the most commonly cited legal myths is that if you ask someone if they are a police officer, they have to tell you, or it is entrapment. Not only is this untrue, but it also underscores how little the average person understands about this legal concept. Unfortunately, entrapment is a complex area of […]
Understanding California Statutes of Limitations Laws
It makes sense that someone could be charged with murder 30 years after the victim dies, but it wouldn’t be fair for someone to be accused of shoplifting that many years later. The statute of limitations is a legal way to ensure that those who committed heinous acts can be held responsible for their actions […]
Can You be Charged With Attempted Murder if the “Victim” was Already Dead?
Murder is the taking of another person’s life, so naturally, attempted murder is the attempt to take someone’s life. So would it be murder if someone attempts to take the life of someone who it turns out has already died? It’s an interesting legal question that has appeared not only in […]
Is Bullying a Crime? It Depends on the Circumstances
There have been a lot of efforts to reduce bullying over the last few decades, with more teens facing serious consequences for doing what was once considered simply hazing or typical schoolhouse fun. But even today, most forms of bullying, while problematic, are still not a crime. That being said, there are many activities that […]
Ways Your Lawyer May be Able to Get a Confession Thrown Out of Court
We’ve previously talked about how police push suspects into confessing to criminal acts, but while it’s always better not to confess in the first time, you can still fight the charges even if you have already admitted guilt. Here are a few ways a criminal defense lawyer may be able to have a confession tossed […]
Possession of Burglary Tools, California Penal Code Section 466 (PC)
The mere possession of a crowbar, or even a set of lockpicks, does not make someone a criminal. But if prosecutors can prove the person in possession of these items intended to use them to , then that person could be found guilty of violating California Penal Code Section 466 (PC), aka possession of burglary […]
What Are California’s Laws About Ghost Gun Possession and Sales
Ghost guns are homemade firearms that are practically untraceable because they have no serial number. These are legal to sell and possess on a federal level because the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) defines “firearms” only as finished firearms, frames, and receivers, so those parts that are sold unfinished are not covered […]
Keyword Warrants: Big Tech’s Privacy Issues May Result in Your Arrest
A person’s internet history has long been a valid target of inquiry during a police investigation. But traditionally, this means that police contact an ISP to find out more information on someone who has already been identified as a suspect. Unfortunately, a new method of investigation flips this process on its head by allowing police […]