We’ve all been on bad dates at one point or another and many of us have even walked out on the date without saying goodbye. Is that illegal? Not normally, but if you set up dates specifically to get someone to buy you expensive meals and then leave before the check comes every time, Oceanside […]
Archives for September 2018
Misdemeanors Versus Felonies In California -Vista Criminal Attorney
While most people understand that a felony is worse than a misdemeanor, they don’t understand what definitively defines the two. Here is more information about the two levels of criminal charges in California, including why it is so vitally important to work with a top Vista criminal attorney if you are charged with a felony. […]
Victim Restitution Payments: San Diego Criminal Lawyer
If you are convicted of a crime, you may be required to pay restitution to the victim or be ordered to pay a fine. Here’s what you should know about financial penalties and victim restitution in California, courtesy of San Diego Criminal Lawyer Peter M. Liss. Victim Restitution In crimes where there was a victim who […]
What, Exactly, Is Entrapment -Del Mar Criminal Attorney
Just about everyone has heard the line about a police officer having to tell you he’s a cop or it’s entrapment, and while plenty of people know that’s a total myth, most people couldn’t tell you what entrapment actually is. That’s because it’s a complex legal concept that is fairly difficult for even an experienced Del […]
Domestic Violence Charges: Vista Domestic Violence Lawyer
Domestic violence is a touchy issue because while it is a very serious crime, even a false allegation can get you arrested. In order to ensure all victims are protected, the police generally assume the “victim” is telling the truth and take action against the “abuser.” If you have been accused of domestic violence, your […]
The Man Who Killed His Daughter in a Go-Kart Crash
The reason driving under the influence is illegal is because it is so dangerous and often deadly. One man in Detroit recently found the hard way just how dangerous it is, even in a recreational vehicle like a go-kart. San Diego DUI lawyer Peter M. Liss reminds you that driving drunk is always illegal and […]
Black Mirror’s Tech Creates a Myriad of Legal Problems
Black Mirror provides an excellent look at the possibilities of not-too-far-off technologies. Fortunately, while the technologies featured in the show seem all-too-real, the laws guiding the use of these technological advances are pretty unrealistic -at least in America for the time being. While there are a lot of things in the show that could be […]
What You Say on Twitter Can Leave You Behind Bars
Americans enjoy great leeway when it comes to what they can say thanks to our country’s extensive protections of free speech. But Oceanside defense lawyers remind you that there are limits to what you can say, both in person and online, especially when that speech may incite someone to commit a crime. While it can […]
The Downsides of Ankle Monitors -Vista Probation Lawyer
With jail crowding like never before and celebrities like Lindsey Lohan being sentenced to house arrest, ankle monitors are more popular than ever. But are these alternatives to incarceration a walk in a park? Not by any measure, says Vista probation lawyer Peter M. Liss. A Little Information on Ankle Bracelets In San Diego County, […]
A New Questionable Tactic for Law Enforcement to Spy on Phone Calls
Unless you’re someone who is likely to have their phone tapped by police, you can generally feel secure with the knowledge that whenever you pick up your phone, what you email or text will be private unless the police obtain a warrant to get it. But a new government surveillance technique might make you question […]
