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 […]
Fighting Car Insurance Fraud Charges in San Diego
Almost everyone in San Diego has a car, which means that car accidents are an unfortunate daily occurrence in our county. Unfortunately, some accidents don’t actually occur “on accident” and when that happens, auto insurance fraud has occurred. Auto insurance fraud is so common here in California, that the California Department of Insurance has a […]
Why Fallbrook Defense Attorneys Are Against the Use of “Textalyzers”
Pretty much everyone knows that it is illegal and dangerous to drive while using a cell phone. Unfortunately, plenty of people still talk and text on their cell phones without even using hands free solutions. A “textalyzer” is a proposed piece of technology that would allow police to see if someone has recently used their […]
With Halloween Coming, Remember the State’s Mask Laws
Maybe it’s because of Hollywood or maybe it’s just because California loves Halloween more than others, but we live in a pretty mask-friendly state overall. In fact, whereas some states only allow people under 16 to wear masks and others ban their use outside of October, anyone can wear a mask any time of year […]
