The Three Strikes Law is one of the best known sections of California’s legal code. While most people are aware that, as the name implies, those convicted of three “strikes” under the law can be sentenced to life imprisonment, there are still a lot of details about the law that most people are unfamiliar with. […]
Police Cannot Force You to Use Biometrics to Unlock Your Phone
Cell phones can be unlocked in many ways these days -with a passcode, a fingerprint, an eye scan or even a facial scan. While the Supreme Court previously ruled that the police cannot search a phone without a warrant, they have now cannot force you to unlock a phone with your face, eye, fingerprint or […]
San Diego Criminal Lawyers Explain Your Right to a Speedy Trial
You probably already know that the US Constitution guarantees your right to a speedy trial, but what does that actually mean? Does it mean you are guaranteed a trial within a week of your arrest? A month? A year? San Diego criminal lawyers will all agree, the answer is complicated. Speedy Trials and California Law […]
California’s Major Change to Murder Charges: Vista Violent Crimes Lawyer
Obviously a person who purposefully killed someone else has committed murder, but what about someone who accidentally killed someone while committing a crime like robbery? Or what about someone who drove a murderer to the scene of his crime? California law once considered such acts murder as well, but a new law that took effect […]
Don’t Bird Box Challenge and Drive: San Diego Reckless Driving Attorney
It should go without saying that you shouldn’t drive while blindfolded. Unfortunately, when new viral “challenges” catch on, people tend to keep upping the ante until things get out of hand. That’s why a teen driver ended up in an accident recently after trying to do the “Bird Box challenge.” San Diego Reckless driving attorney […]
Blackmail and Extortion Laws in California: Vista Criminal Lawyer
Blackmail, covered by California extortion laws, is a serious crime that can result in major penalties. If you have been accused of blackmailing someone, it is critical you contact a Vista criminal lawyer as soon as possible to help you fight the charges. Remember that anything you say to police could be used against you […]
The Complex Marijuana Laws In California -Vista Drug Attorney
California has been one of the most progressive states when it comes to the legalization of marijuana. In fact, its use is legal for both medicinal and recreational purposes, but there are still many rules regarding its use and sale. And, of course, it is important to note that federal law still makes possession of […]
Be Careful What You Post on Social Media -Even a Private Account
We previously talked about how you can’t just say whatever you want on social media if it can be taken as a criminal threat, but it’s worth noting that even if you have a private account you still need to watch what you say online. Oceanside criminal lawyer Peter M. Liss suggests either fully vetting […]
Super Bowl Sunday is a Big Day for DUI Arrests
There are a handful of days throughout the year when police know ahead of time there will be far more drivers than usual driving while under the influence. Super Bowl Sunday is one of those days (as are New Year’s Eve, Christmas, Labor Day and the 4th of July) and as a result, there are […]
Illegal Weapons In California -Vista Violent Crime Lawyer
California has some of the strictest weapons laws in the country, ranging from what weapons anyone can possess to who can possess otherwise legal weapons. When weapons are used in crimes, the state adds additional, often very strict penalties to the charges. If you have been accused of a weapons crime in Vista, violent crime […]
