California explicitly legalized the practice of lane splitting by motorcycles in 2017. Before that, it was still unofficially legal for motorcycles to pass vehicles in the same lanes. While many drivers feel uncomfortable sharing the lane with motorcyclists, the driving practice has actually been known to make the roads safer. That being said, there are […]
Domestic Violence Laws Protect Same Sex Partners As Well
Most people assume that domestic violence cases always involves a man abusing a woman. But just as a woman abusing a man can be domestic violence, so can a woman beating a woman or a man punching a man. The only thing that matters in a domestic violence case, according to Del Mar domestic violence […]
Accused of Shoplifting In California? Vista Theft Lawyer
Shoplifting is not limited to the mere act of taking something from a store without paying for it. If you change the price tag on an item to avoid paying the full cost, or if you eat food in a grocery store without paying for it, you are shoplifting. When you find yourself accused of […]
Would Bill and Ted Need a Time Machine to Get Out of Legal Trouble?
Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure is one of those legendary movies that people still love thirty years after its release. In fact, a new sequel is planned for release next year. In honor of the thirty year anniversary of this most excellent film, San Diego juvenile defense lawyer Peter M. Liss has taken an in […]
Elder Abuse is Becoming a More Frequent Problem in Southern California
We’ve written about elder abuse in the past, but recent reports indicate that this problem is becoming increasingly common. In fact, allegations of mistreatment in many SoCal cities has doubled or even tripled since 2005 and The National Adult Protective Services Association says that one in nine elders has been reportedly abused, neglected or exploited […]
The Difference Between Murder And Manslaughter: Vista Homicide Lawyer
A lot of people hear the terms “manslaughter” and “murder” and while they know they’re different, they don’t quite grasp how they’re different. Essentially, the difference comes down to intention although in practice this isn’t always the case. If you have been, or believe you may be, accused of either murder or manslaughter, it’s critical you […]
Chemical Castration for Sex Offenders -Oceanside Child Molest Lawyer
While the national news has largely focused on Alabama’s new abortion law, the state has also implemented another drastic measure that also made headlines. That’s because the state passed a law requiring anyone who has been convicted of a sex crime against a minor under 13 to undergo chemical castration in order to obtain parole. […]
Falsely Accusing Someone of Rape Can Land You in Jail
One of the reasons rape cases are so difficult to prosecute is because the cases often come down to one person’s version of events versus another person’s version. Even if there is physical evidence that confirms the two parties had sex, one may claim it was consensual while the other claims it was rape. Sometimes […]
Can a Murder be Prosecuted Without a Body? Vista Criminal Lawyer
Many people have heard that habeas corpus translates to “bring forth the body” or something similar. As a result, there is often a misconception that the US Constitution requires a dead body to have been discovered in order for the government to prosecute a murder charge. But habeas corpus, while an important legal doctrine, has nothing to […]
Charging the Sheriff’s Deputy From the Parkland Massacre
It was big news when the sheriff’s deputy who failed to act during the Parkland high school shooting was charged with a crime. While many people applauded the decision, many others considered it political grandstanding. More than anything else though, people wondered “can they really charge him for not doing anything?” And the answer to […]
