California explicitly legalized the practice of lane splitting by motorcycles in 2017. Before that, it was still unofficially legal for motorcycles to pass vehicles in the same lanes. While many drivers feel uncomfortable sharing the lane with motorcyclists, the driving practice has actually been known to make the roads safer. That being said, there are […]
You Have the Right to Flip Off the Police -But You Probably Shouldn’t
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. […]
Don’t Bird Box Challenge and Drive: San Diego Reckless Driving Attorney
It should go without saying that you shouldn’t drive while blindfolded. Unfortunately, when new viral “challenges” catch on, people tend to keep upping the ante until things get out of hand. That’s why a teen driver ended up in an accident recently after trying to do the “Bird Box challenge.” San Diego Reckless driving attorney […]
The Man Who Killed His Daughter in a Go-Kart Crash
The reason driving under the influence is illegal is because it is so dangerous and often deadly. One man in Detroit recently found the hard way just how dangerous it is, even in a recreational vehicle like a go-kart. San Diego DUI lawyer Peter M. Liss reminds you that driving drunk is always illegal and […]
Fighting Grand Theft Auto Charges With a Fallbrook Criminal Lawyer
If you steal a car, you will most likely be charged with grand theft auto, but you could also be charged with unlawful driving or taking of a vehicle, carjacking and/or car burglary charges. In any of these cases, you need the help of a top Fallbrook criminal lawyer to help you fight the charges. […]
When Police Do or Do Not Need Warrants to Search a Vehicle
We previously discussed how complex the search and seizure laws are in the U.S. One particular area of confusion for most people is the fact that while police need a warrant to search a home, they do not need one to search a vehicle. But what about vehicles parked on someone’s driveway? As it turns out, […]
The Medical Emergency Defense for Reckless Driving and DUIs
Ordinarily, if you excessively speed, run red lights and park in a red zone, you could be charged with reckless driving, but there are, of course, exceptions. If you were experiencing a medical emergency, this can serve as a defense for reckless driving or even drunk driving. Here’s what you should know about the defense […]
Are Dashboard Cameras Legal in California -La Jolla DUI Lawyer
We’ve already discussed the fact that it is legal to film police in California and even covered an incident where a police officer’s dashboard camera and bystander cellphone video recordings were used to charge the officer with murder. But can citizens legally install dash cams in their car? According to La Jolla DUI attorney Peter […]
The Suicide Attempt That Resulted in a Murder Charge
In some states, it is illegal to attempt to kill yourself, but not in California, though it may result in your being confined to a behavioral health facility if you are determined to be a threat to yourself. However, while it is not against the law to commit suicide in California, an attempt that results in […]
No, Driving Barefoot Isn’t a Form of Reckless Driving
Even if you’ve never done it yourself, someone has probably warned you at some point that driving without shoes on is a crime. Sometimes they will claim it’s an infraction. Sometimes they’ll say it’s a form of reckless driving. Whatever you may have heard though, Vista reckless driving attorney Peter M. Liss wants you to […]
