Identity theft is a crime everyone has heard of, but few people know that the activities commonly called by that name include a wide array of offenses. One of the most commonly charged forms of identify theft is false impersonation. If you have been accused of this crime or any other form of identity theft, […]
False Imprisonment Charges in California: Oceanside Criminal Attorney
Most people think of false imprisonment as the act of illegally holding someone against their will and while that is a form of the crime, it is only one form of false imprisonment. In fact, in some cases, the crime is actually just a lesser form of kidnapping. If you have any questions about false […]
Vista Domestic Violence Lawyers Have Statistics to Show You’re Not Alone
When you have been accused of domestic violence, whether due to false allegations, a misunderstanding or because you had a lapse in judgement, you may feel like you’re all alone. While it can help to know that many celebrities have been in your shoes, Vista domestic violence lawyers want you to know that there are also […]
The Difference Between Burglary and Robbery In California
While burglary and robbery are often used interchangeably in everyday conversation, they are actually two completely different crimes and from a legal perspective, it’s important to know the difference between the two. Here’s what Vista theft crime defense attorney Peter M. Liss believes you should know when it comes to the difference between burglary and […]
Michael Scott and Jan’s Abusive Relationship in The Office
The Office was highly praised for the way it approached domestic abuse. Whereas most shows either portray a woman victim or make light of a man being abused, often even questioning his masculinity or even going so far as to imply that he deserves it for letting a woman abuse him, The Office showed Michael […]
What to Know About New California Laws that Take Effect in 2020
A new year just rolled in, and with it, a number of new laws. Some of the laws went into effect on January 1, but many others will not go into effect until later in the year. Here’s a rundown of some of the new criminal laws that take effect in 2020 in California and […]
Aggravated Assault in California: Oceanside Violent Crimes Lawyer
Assault and battery may be commonly confused with one another, but even those who learn the distinctions often have a hard time understanding what makes an assault become aggravated. After all, if battery is the use of force, it makes sense that aggravated battery is the use of force resulting in serious bodily injury, but […]
The Best Star Wars Bounty Hunter from a Legal Perspective
With the smashing success of The Mandalorian, nerds everywhere have started to debate who is the best bounty hunter might be in a galaxy far, far away. While everyone will have their own personal opinion about the best Star Wars bounty hunter, criminal lawyers know that from a legal perspective, things are a lot clearer. […]
What Happens During a Domestic Violence “Well Check?” in Vista?
When someone reports a potential case of domestic violence, the police will almost always be sent to conduct what is known as a “well check.” What the police document in their report will be used as evidence against the defendant when and if charges are actually filed. Even if you have already been charged with […]
Doxing Someone Isn’t Free Speech: Vista Computer Crimes Lawyer
The internet is often filled with hate speech and trash talking and while most of these behaviors are covered by the First Amendment, the California legislature has taken steps to balance the public’s right to free speech with their right to privacy and safety. That’s why activities such as criminal threats, hacking, swatting, online stalking […]
