Kickstarter, Indiegogo and GoFundMe are all useful fundraising tools for those looking to create a new product, support a charitable cause or who need a little help. But some people approach these sites with less noble ambitions and these questionable campaigns could end up not only getting these people in trouble with the police, but […]
The Suicide Attempt That Resulted in a Murder Charge
In some states, it is illegal to attempt to kill yourself, but not in California, though it may result in your being confined to a behavioral health facility if you are determined to be a threat to yourself. However, while it is not against the law to commit suicide in California, an attempt that results in […]
Bestiality is a Form of Animal Cruelty and Against the Law in CA
One of the most important purposes of the law is to protect those who cannot defend themselves. This is particularly true when it comes to animal abuse, which includes sexual abuse against animals, also known as bestiality or zoophilia. Anyone accused of this crime should immediately call a San Marcos animal abuse attorney as soon as […]
Arming Teachers on California School Campuses? Not Without Changing the Law
The recent tragedy in Parkland, Florida has left many people arguing that rather than disarming the nation, we should be arming our teachers. According to Vista violent crimes lawyer Peter M. Liss though, in California that’s not even an option under our current laws, which prohibit almost anyone from carrying a gun on school campuses. […]
Hate Crime Convictions Will Now Restrict Your Ability to Own a Firearm
California already had a number of laws on the books that restrict a person’s ability to possess a firearm based on their criminal record. Specifically, any felony or any act of domestic violence is enough to result in a loss of gun ownership rights. Now the legislature has added an additional crime to that list […]
Heather Locklear’s Domestic Violence Arrest Defies the Stereotype
There are some crimes where the victims tend to be women, like domestic violence or sex crimes. But because women are usually the victims of these crimes, some people start to believe the only perpetrators can be men and that’s simply not true. Just like a minority could be charged with a hate crime against a […]
The Nurses Charged With Killing a Patient
One of the cornerstones of the entire medical practice is the motto “do no harm,” which applies not only to doctors, but nurses as well. Unfortunately, not all people in the medical profession live up to that standard and three nurses in Georgia have recently been arrested and indicted for their role in a man’s […]
What Happens if You Fail to Register as a Sex Offender
You probably already know that those convicted for sex crimes are required to register as sex offenders after they serve their time behind bars. What you might not know is what will happen to a sex offender who fails to register when required to do so. If you or someone you love is a sex […]
Can a Lawyer Legally Go Against His Client’s Wishes?
Lawyers are supposed to help guide their clients to find the best solution to their legal problems, but what if a defendant in a trial doesn’t agree with his attorney’s advice? Can the lawyer ignore his client’s wishes if he believes it is still in their best interest? That issue is at the very heart […]
No Test May Ever be Able to Accurately Measure Marijuana Intoxication
We’ve previously talked about the fact that even though marijuana use is now legal in California, it is still illegal to be high behind the wheel or to use marijuana while driving. You can even get a marijuana DUI even if you aren’t high, in part due to the fact that no reliable tests can […]
