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 […]
Will a Case Get Dropped if a Victim Refuses to Testify?
A common question defendants ask their criminal lawyers in San Marcos is whether their case will be dropped if the victim doesn’t testify. This is especially true in domestic violence and sexual assault cases where the entire case may come down to one person’s account of events versus the other’s. The answer to this question […]
Celebrities Who Have Been Accused of Domestic Violence
The popular image of domestic violence usually involves a beer-swilling, shirtless husband beating on his wife because he is upset about how poor he is. But in reality, domestic violence is done by people of all classes, genders and orientations. In fact, many rich and famous stars have been accused of the crime as well. […]
Tactics Vista Prosecutors Use in Domestic Violence Cases
We’ve previously covered some of the most common defenses Vista domestic violence lawyers use to fight spousal abuse charges, but that only tells part of the story if you don’t know what tactics the prosecution is likely to use. Here’s what to expect from the other side of the court. Believe the Victim’s Original Story […]
Yes, Pranking Your Child With Laxatives is Child Abuse
We previously covered the YouTube pranksters known as DaddyOFive when they were charged with child neglect and now another popular YouTube star is in the limelight for pranking his children -this time by spiking their ice cream with laxatives. San Diego child abuse lawyer Peter M. Liss discusses what happened and what would could happen […]
Marvel Creator Stan Lee Has Been Subjected to Elder Abuse
When people discuss elder abuse, it’s all too common to imagine a dark, shabby retirement home with inexperienced, underpaid staff and residents who have been shuttered away by relatives who don’t want to spend money on quality care. But it’s important to recognize that elder abuse can happen outside of retirement homes and can affect […]
The Daycare Operator Who Left Kids Drugged and Alone for Nap Time
Daycare providers are supposed to keep kids safe and provide them a supportive and comfortable home away from home, but some daycare providers take advantage of a parent’s trust in order to make a profit. In one particularly egregious example, a woman was recently sentenced to 21 years in prison for drugging the children in […]
How Will a Domestic Violence Charge Affect Your Time in the Military
We have already discussed how a domestic violence conviction can prevent you from being able to possess a firearm and how felonies can prohibit you from entering the military without a wavier, but how does a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction affect your ability to serve in the military? San Diego domestic violence attorney says your military […]
