Everyone knows it’s dangerous to throw rocks at a car, so it makes sense that doing so is illegal. You might not realize that throwing even seemingly innocent items like empty water bottles is also a crime. While it may seem extreme to penalize throwing a sandwich at a car the same way you would […]
Fighting Sex Crime Charges In California
Sex crime accusations are some of the most damaging charges a person can face. Those convicted of these serious offenses often face lengthy jail or prison sentences as well as a lifetime of registration on the California sex offender list. Some offenders even face lifetime prison sentences. If you have been accused of any kind […]
All the Charges Related to the Celebrity College Admissions Scandal
By now, everyone has heard about the huge college admissions scandal in which the rich and famous cheated and bribed their children’s ways into some of the top schools in the country. What you might not know, unless you’ve been paying close attention to the story, is what charges the more than 50 people arrested […]
Have You Been Arrested at the Airport? San Diego Criminal Lawyer
A shocking number of people are arrested at airports every year. That’s not only because they are major hubs for transporting illegal items and filled with tons of law enforcement personnel, but also because airports are subject to a complex tangle of federal and state laws. If you have been arrested at an airport in San […]
Commercial License Drunk Driving Arrests -Vista DUI Lawyer
DUI charges are always serious, but for those with commercial driver’s licenses, these accusations could endanger their entire livelihoods. The national drunk driving laws concerning commercial drivers are much more strict than other drunk driving laws, which is why it is so important for commercial license holders to fight these charges with the help of […]
Your Rights When You Have Been Accused of a Crime
The US Constitution and Bill of Rights guarantee Americans certain rights when they have been accused of a crime. While an Oceanside defense attorney can be critical in helping to ensure your rights are protected, it never hurts to be familiar with your rights so you don’t accidentally waive them when your lawyer is not present. […]
California Bigamy Laws: Escondido Criminal Lawyers
California recognizes marriages between a man and a woman and two partners of the same sex, but it does not acknowledge marriages where one party is already married to another person. In fact, bigamy is a crime in California. In fact, Escondido criminal lawyers warn that in these cases, both parties can be charged with […]
Defenses Less Frequently Used By Oceanside Criminal Lawyers
We have previously written about some of the most common defenses, as well as some of the top drunk driving, domestic violence and sex crime defenses used by Oceanside criminal lawyers. But, of course, since crimes occur in so many different circumstances, there are many defenses your attorney may use. Here are some of the […]
Cocaine Laws In California -La Jolla Drug Lawyer
Not all drugs are created the same and offer the same level of dangers to the user. That’s why California has different penalties for possession, distribution and other crimes based on the specific drug in question. One of the most popular drugs in San Diego is cocaine, which is why La Jolla drug lawyer Peter […]
You Have the Right to Flip Off the Police -But You Probably Shouldn’t
An appeals court decision recently made news when judges ruled unanimously that giving the police the middle finger is protected free speech and cannot be used as grounds for a traffic stop. That being said, it’s still probably something you don’t want to make a habit of, according to Vista criminal lawyers like Peter M. […]
