While most traffic offenses are merely infractions, punishable through a fine only, certain cases are much more serious and can actually leave you in jail or even in prison. Felony and misdemeanor traffic offenses in Vista require a special level of representation that only an experienced Vista traffic crimes lawyer can provide. Examples of Felony […]
Celebrities With DUIs: Rancho Bernardo DUI Attorney
Drunk driving is one of the most commonly committed crimes in America and celebrities are just as likely to drive drunk as the general populace. While you may feel all alone when you have been accused of driving under the influence, it’s important to remember that many people (including some of the most famous people […]
Accused of Joyriding in California? San Diego Juvenile Lawyer
While everyone has heard of grand theft auto (no doubt partially due to the successful video game franchise), joyriding is a much more common crime in California. That’s because it’s easier for prosecutors to get convictions for this crime than grand theft auto (GTA). Although joyriding, legally known as the unlawful taking of a vehicle, […]
What the Law Says About Lane Splitting -San Marcos Criminal Lawyer
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 […]
