We go out of our way to emphasize that you do your research when looking for the right San Diego defense lawyer because you don’t want to end up with someone inexperienced, but even the average not-so-great real life attorney will have nothing on some of the outrageously bad lawyers on television. Here are a few […]
Archives for October 2016
New Technologies Are Being Developed to Stop Marijuana DUIs
With so many states legalizing recreational marijuana usage and California considering it in the next election, state governments around the country are struggling to find a better way to test for DUIs related to marijuana usage. As it stands right now, police can only use a blood or urine test to determine if someone has […]
Rape Will No Longer Have A Statute of Limitations In California
We previously discussed how many rapes cannot result in charges due to the statute of limitations, but after the publicity involved with the Bill Cosby rape accusations, legislators have quickly acted to change things. In fact, as of January 1, 2017, there will no longer be a statute of limitations on any rape charges. Here’s […]
Leaving Your Pet in a Hot Car is a Crime
You probably already know that you shouldn’t leave your dog locked in a car on a hot summer day, but did you know it’s actually against the law as well? In fact, leaving your pooch (or other pet) in the vehicle can result in your car window getting smashed, your losing custody of your pet […]
Child Abuse and Endangerment Come in Many Forms
While some people charged with child abuse or child endangerment are intentionally harming their children, it’s worth recognizing most people accused of these crimes don’t intend to be a bad parent. In fact, some people are charged with child abuse or child endangerment simply because they hadn’t thought about how their behavior would affect their kids. This […]
Men Aren’t the Only Ones Who Can Be Charged With Child Molestation
When most people envision a child molester, they immediately think of a man and, indeed, the majority of people who commit the crime of child molestation are male. But that doesn’t mean there are no female offenders -and these women require a specialized defense. If you or someone you know has been accused of a […]
Breaking and Entering Under California Law
If you watch a lot of tv, you’ve almost certainly seen police arresting people for “breaking and entering,” but the thing is, that’s not actually a crime in California. Of course, that doesn’t mean you can just go around breaking into people’s homes and businesses. Here are the charges you might face instead courtesy of […]
Your Phone Can Give Police Information About Your Location -Without A Warrant
These days, technology is advancing faster than legislators can regulate it. That means some things get regulated long after they have become commonly used by the public and many legal issues are sorted out by the court one confusing piece at a time. Right now, cellphones are often involved in these issues and while the […]
Driving While Addicted to Drugs
These days, everyone knows it’s illegal to drive drunk. Most people are even aware that you can’t drive under the influence of drugs. But did you know it’s actually illegal to drive if you are addicted to drugs -even if you’re not using them at the time? Here’s what you should know courtesy of Escondido […]
