Most people charged with a crime settle things in a plea bargain. When things aren’t settled this way, they go to trial. While most people go through their trials alone, the judge may sometimes arrange for a joint trial, where defendants who are facing charges stemming from the same set of circumstances will be tried […]
Archives for May 2020
What is a Crime of Moral Turpitude? What’s the Point of These Laws?
There are some crimes in California that are considered “crimes of moral turpitude.” While this term may seem a bit outdated, it is still very relevant when it comes to the law as it can result in additional consequences after you are convicted. Unfortunately, what is considered moral turpitude is a bit of a vague […]
Fighting Workers’ Compensation Fraud Charges in San Diego
Workers’ compensation insurance benefits were designed as a way for employees to seek compensation for on-the-job injuries without having to prove that their employer was responsible for the injury. While the program has been successful overall, there are those who take advantage of the system by committing fraud. If you have been accused of this […]
About Mothers Against Drunk Driving Victim Impact Panels: MADD VIP
Judges and prosecutors have a lot of options when putting together the terms of a probation agreement or plea deal. When it comes to DUI probation, some of the most common aspects of probation agreements include DUI classes, ignition interlock devices and participation in a Mothers Against Drunk Driving Victim Impact Panel (MADD VIP) session. […]
Spitting on Someone While Infected With Coronavirus
While the coronavirus has brought to light many great stories highlighting the good sides of humanity, it has also brought out some of the dark sides as well. We’ve been covering many of these surprising and dark stories in our coverage of Covid-19, but a recent story about a man infected with coronavirus spitting on […]
How Will SB-384 Work? About CA’s New Tiered Sex Offender Registry
We’ve talked a bit about California’s new tiered sex offender registry that will take effect in 2021, but there are also a lot of important details about SB-384 we didn’t know about at the time, including timetables and how the law will impact juvenile sex offenders. To that end, here are some specifics of how […]
Laws About Picking California Poppies and Fruit from Public Trees
Californians love their state flower and is there any wonder when the golden poppy is simply stunning, especially when it spreads across entire hillsides in Antelope Valley or Lake Elsinore? People love the flowers so much that many people actually believe picking California poppies is illegal, but the good news is that it is legal […]
Signs You Are Under Investigation Even If Police Haven’t Arrested You
In televisions and movies, the suspect almost always knows the police are investigating them and act accordingly. But in real life, things are rarely so obvious and in many cases, the police informally question the suspect in order to get him or her to talk without making them realize they should have a criminal defense […]
What NOT to do When You’re Arrested: Defense Lawyer Peter Liss
By the time most people realize they need a criminal defense attorney, the fact is that they’ve already been arrested. Sadly, many people do something during their arrest that can hurt them legally. But if you know your rights ahead of time, you can know what not to do when you’re arrested. While everyone should […]
