California has officially entered its second week of Black Lives Matter protests related to the death of George Floyd. Unfortunately, a lot of protesters have been arrested -including many who did not break the law and were just in the wrong place when laws did start to get broken. If you’re planning to attend some […]
Police are Using Drones Because of the Coronavirus. This Could be a Problem.
It’s only reasonable that police, who remain on the front lines even in the mist of a pandemic, would want a safe way to monitor the public without having to risk their own health. That’s why some police departments have turned to the use of drones during the coronavirus pandemic in order to monitor social […]
Facing Rioting Charges in San Diego? Disturbing the Peace Attorney
San Diego is a pretty laid back place, which means riots are, fortunately, a rarity here. But on occasion, these things do happen and while avoiding the fray is not just a good idea from a safety standpoint, but also from a legal perspective. That’s because the mere act of participating in a riot is […]
What is a Joint Trial (Joinder)? And When Are They Used?
Most people charged with a crime settle things in a plea bargain. When things aren’t settled this way, they go to trial. While most people go through their trials alone, the judge may sometimes arrange for a joint trial, where defendants who are facing charges stemming from the same set of circumstances will be tried […]
What is a Crime of Moral Turpitude? What’s the Point of These Laws?
There are some crimes in California that are considered “crimes of moral turpitude.” While this term may seem a bit outdated, it is still very relevant when it comes to the law as it can result in additional consequences after you are convicted. Unfortunately, what is considered moral turpitude is a bit of a vague […]
Fighting Workers’ Compensation Fraud Charges in San Diego
Workers’ compensation insurance benefits were designed as a way for employees to seek compensation for on-the-job injuries without having to prove that their employer was responsible for the injury. While the program has been successful overall, there are those who take advantage of the system by committing fraud. If you have been accused of this […]
About Mothers Against Drunk Driving Victim Impact Panels: MADD VIP
Judges and prosecutors have a lot of options when putting together the terms of a probation agreement or plea deal. When it comes to DUI probation, some of the most common aspects of probation agreements include DUI classes, ignition interlock devices and participation in a Mothers Against Drunk Driving Victim Impact Panel (MADD VIP) session. […]
Spitting on Someone While Infected With Coronavirus
While the coronavirus has brought to light many great stories highlighting the good sides of humanity, it has also brought out some of the dark sides as well. We’ve been covering many of these surprising and dark stories in our coverage of Covid-19, but a recent story about a man infected with coronavirus spitting on […]
How Will SB-384 Work? About CA’s New Tiered Sex Offender Registry
We’ve talked a bit about California’s new tiered sex offender registry that will take effect in 2021, but there are also a lot of important details about SB-384 we didn’t know about at the time, including timetables and how the law will impact juvenile sex offenders. To that end, here are some specifics of how […]
Laws About Picking California Poppies and Fruit from Public Trees
Californians love their state flower and is there any wonder when the golden poppy is simply stunning, especially when it spreads across entire hillsides in Antelope Valley or Lake Elsinore? People love the flowers so much that many people actually believe picking California poppies is illegal, but the good news is that it is legal […]
