We’ve previously discussed how a domestic violence charge will not only prevent you from joining the military, but even be likely to end a career in the military. When many people find this out, they assume the same would be true when it comes to police officers, but in practice, the effects of a domestic […]
Human Trafficking Laws in California: Oceanside Sex Crimes Lawyer
Human trafficking is the legal name for slavery, but human trafficking laws in California aren’t limited to only involuntary servitude. In fact, if you violate California’s pimping and pandering laws and the prostitute in question is a minor, you could be charged with violating human trafficking laws in California, even if you did not force […]
More FAQs from a Vista Domestic Violence Lawyer
We’ve posted many articles on domestic violence in this blog because it is such a common crime in Southern California. We’ve even posted a basic Frequently Answered Questions article covering topics like what is domestic violence and who is protected by this law, but this barely scratches the surface of the many questions Vista domestic violence […]
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 […]
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 […]
Restraining Orders In California -Vista Restraining Order Attorney
Peter M. Liss is an experienced Vista restraining order attorney who can help those who have been accused of breaking the law. He most commonly works with cases involving either civil harassment or domestic violence. Civil Harassment Restraining Orders Civil harassment restraining orders typically are invoked by neighbors and former friends who feel they are […]
Fighting Restraining Order Violations -Del Mar Domestic Violence Lawyer
Restraining orders, also called “protective orders,” “stay away orders” or “keep away orders,” are issued to protect victims from abuse, threats, harassment and stalking. If you have been accused of violating a restraining order, it is critical you contact a Del Mar domestic violence lawyer in order to fight the charges and avoid potential jail […]
California Vandalism Laws -Vista Vandalism Lawyer
Vandalism is one of those crimes that just about everyone has done at one point or another, whether it involved carving your name on your desk in high school, drawing a mustache on someone’s picture or something more drastic like spray painting your name across a wall. But just because vandalism is common doesn’t mean […]
When a Victim Dies 20 Years Later, You Could Still Face Murder Charges
When you imagine someone murdering another person, you probably picture the death happening fairly soon. Even in cases where the victim doesn’t die immediately and is taken to the hospital, they usually die soon afterwards. But even if a victim dies 20 years down the line, if the cause of death was attributed to something […]
When Neglect Becomes Manslaughter: Vista Child Abuse Defense Lawyer
Generally speaking, if you ignore your child’s basic needs, you can be charged with child neglect or endangerment. When your child dies as a result of negligence though, you could actually be charged with manslaughter. In these situations, it is critical you work with a Vista child abuse defense lawyer who can help you fight […]
