An appeals court decision recently made news when judges ruled unanimously that giving the police the middle finger is protected free speech and cannot be used as grounds for a traffic stop. That being said, it’s still probably something you don’t want to make a habit of, according to Vista criminal lawyers like Peter M. […]
Money Laundering Laws in California -Vista Fraud Lawyer
It’s common knowledge that when someone gets a lot of cash from illegal activities, they may need to launder the money in order to make it appear legitimate before they deposit it in the bank or spend it. That being said, Vista fraud lawyer Peter Liss says most people don’t really understand money laundering beyond […]
Drunk Driving Expungements in San Diego: DUI Lawyer in Vista
If you have been convicted of a DUI, your criminal record will reflect this fact for the rest of your life, or until you request the incident be expunged from your record. Having a drunk driving conviction could hurt your chances of employment or finding quality housing, particularly if the person reviewing your application has […]
Questions People Commonly Ask Criminal Lawyers in Vista
Criminal lawyers in Vista are often asked the same questions over and over. While many of these have been answered in our series on the most common DUI questions, our article on common domestic violence FAQs, and questions about the three strikes law, there are still more questions not covered in these articles as well. Here […]
Underage Marriage and Statutory Rape Laws
If sex with someone under 18 is illegal, then what about teens who are married in California? Are they still allowed to be intimate with their spouses? Rancho Bernardo child molestation lawyer Peter M. Liss explains the ins and outs of underage marriage in relation to statutory rape laws. Underage Marriage in California While it may […]
How do Police Determine You Are Too High to Drive? La Jolla DUI Lawyer
We’ve talked plenty about the portable breathalyzers, blood and breath tests police use to measure the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of a driver suspected of drunk driving, but when it comes to driving high, things are a lot more complicated. That’s because there is no legal limit defining how high someone needs to be in […]
Are the Mario Bros. Just Animal-Abusing Drug Addicts?
Much has been made about the idea that the Super Mario Bros. game simply revolves around Mario and his brother Luigi hallucinating while doing mushrooms. It’s an interesting concept that really does change everything about the game. So assuming it’s true, what does that mean for the brothers from a legal perspective? Here’s what Oceanside […]
Fraud With Good Intentions is Still Fraud -San Diego Defense Lawyers
When you hear the word fraud, you probably imagine a con artist telling lies to benefit himself in some way. On the other hand, if you hear about a superintendent of schools taking a sick, impoverished student to the doctor under her son’s name in order to help him get antibiotics, you might think she […]
Maryland Aims to Outlaw Police Use of Genealogy Websites
When the Golden State Killer was caught using DNA from a family genealogy website, most people applauded the news. But some people, including most Oceanside criminal defense lawyers worried about the potential privacy implications for such discoveries. Now Maryland is considering becoming the first state to outlaw such practices in an effort to protect the […]
Pyramid, Ponzi and Endless Chain Schemes in California
Most people are only aware of a few types of fraud, the classic lying con man, the use of identity theft to get something, and use of a pyramid or Ponzi scheme to convince people to willingly give up their money because they believe they’ll get more money in return. That being said, while most […]
