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 […]
It is No Longer A Felony to Willingly Infect Someone With HIV in CA
We previously wrote about how knowingly exposing someone to HIV without their knowledge is a felony offense in California and something Charlie Sheen easily could have been charged with. But a new law has changed that, reducing the severity of the crime to only a misdemeanor. Here’s what La Jolla sex crime attorney Peter M. […]
Controversial YouTube Stars Get Probation For Child Neglect
A wise man once said that if you’re going to break the law doing something stupid, at least don’t film it. Mike and Heather Martin, the couple behind the YouTube channel DaddyOFive, not only never learned that lesson, but actually tried to make money with their videos. As a result, their actions on camera resulted […]
Woman Charged With Assault After Overdosing While Pregnant
Drug addiction can be a particularly dangerous problem when the addict is a parent, but in a recent case in Pennsylvania, a woman is now facing criminal charges for using drugs while pregnant. It’s a sad case for everyone involved and here’s what you should know about the situation courtesy of Vista child abuse defense […]
Is Spanking Your Child a Crime in California?
These days, everyone knows it is against the law to beat a child, but many people worry that merely raising a hand to spank a child is a criminal offense in California. The bottom line is that spanking is legal, but it must fall under what the law defines as “reasonable discipline” and that is […]
Domestic Violence Charges Can Result in the Loss of Gun Rights
Just about everyone knows that the Second Amendment allows American citizens the right to possess firearms, but the federal and state governments also have the right to enforce reasonable limits on gun ownership. One rule that both federal and state legislators have agreed on is that those who are convicted of domestic violence should not […]
When Count Olaf Does Go to Prison, It Will Be for a Long Time
Fans of Lemony Snicket have long known shuddered at the atrocities committed by Count Olaf, but thanks to Netflix, now even more people know just how evil the frequent not-so-legal guardian of the Baudelaire children really is. While readers and viewers know they should have heeded warnings to “look away,” the tragic tale is now […]
Are Roommates Protected Under California Domestic Violence Laws?
We’ve previously discussed how domestic violence doesn’t have to occur between spouses, but can also affect persons who have had a child together or who live together. But do these laws cover roommates as well? Not usually. Here’s why you should always disclose the full extent of your relationship to your Vista domestic violence lawyer if […]
The Most Common Crimes in California
We cover a wide variety of crimes here, but while we want to provide a resource for as many people as possible who have been charged with a crime, there’s no denying that certain crimes are committed much more regularly than others. Here is a list of the most common types of crimes in California, […]
Aggravated Trespassing Defense in San Diego
Basic trespassing involves entering someone’s property without permission or a right to do so, but aggravated trespassing is a much more serious offense. Aggravated trespassing occurs when someone trespasses within 30 days of making a threat against the person who owns the property or a neighbor or employee of that property. If you have been […]
