A common question defendants ask their criminal lawyers in San Marcos is whether their case will be dropped if the victim doesn’t testify. This is especially true in domestic violence and sexual assault cases where the entire case may come down to one person’s account of events versus the other’s. The answer to this question […]
What Should I Do During An Arrest In CA? Ask a Criminal Lawyer in Vista
We previously covered what to do when you are pulled over by the police and you believe you may be suspected of driving under the influence, but people are obviously arrested for plenty of other crimes aside from drunk driving. Here’s what to do if you are arrested for any other crime according to a […]
Crimes Teens Often Commit on Halloween -San Diego Juvenile Lawyers
We previously discussed possible laws that could be broken by someone wearing a mask on Halloween, but it’s important to remember that while wearing a mask is mostly legal in California, there are many common activities teens do that are not. Here are some of the most common crimes San Diego juvenile lawyers see their […]
Celebrities Who Have Been Accused of Domestic Violence
The popular image of domestic violence usually involves a beer-swilling, shirtless husband beating on his wife because he is upset about how poor he is. But in reality, domestic violence is done by people of all classes, genders and orientations. In fact, many rich and famous stars have been accused of the crime as well. […]
Is it Legal to Ride a Motorized Scooter While Drunk?
We’ve talked a lot about what is or is not a motor vehicle under the law for the purposes of driving under the influence charges, but with the increasing popularity of electric scooters available for rent, it’s worth discussing these specifically. So will you need to work with a La Jolla DUI defense attorney if you […]
Tactics Vista Prosecutors Use in Domestic Violence Cases
We’ve previously covered some of the most common defenses Vista domestic violence lawyers use to fight spousal abuse charges, but that only tells part of the story if you don’t know what tactics the prosecution is likely to use. Here’s what to expect from the other side of the court. Believe the Victim’s Original Story […]
California to Become the First State With No Bail
Bail is one of those cornerstones of the American justice system that everyone is familiar with (even if few people actually understand how it specifically works). But all that is now a thing of the past since the state legislature just passed a bill that was signed into law by governor Jerry Brown that will […]
Is Being a Bad Date a Crime? If it Involves Fraud, Maybe
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 […]
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 […]
