The government is constantly trying to balance the security of the public with the rights of the public. In Carlsbad, the City Council recently voted to sacrifice the privacy of drivers entering the city in exchange for greater safety within the community. While only time will tell if the move actually decreases crime, many of […]
Sentencing for the Deadly Mardi Gras Crash
This February, the world was shocked when a man in New Orleans plowed through a crowd of revelers at a Mardi Gras parade, injuring 28 people. Many feared the incident was an act of terrorism, but in the end, the accident was actually one of the worst DUI accidents in American history. While many people speculate […]
Things Police Say to Get Suspects to do What They Want
We previously talked about how police will use informal questioning to get you to confess to a crime, but that’s not the only trick they do to get people to help them do their job. Here are a few other things to look out for according to Vista defense lawyer Peter M. Liss: Do You […]
Surprising Things Police Can Do Without A Warrant
You probably know that the Constitution protects you from unreasonable search and seizure, but many people have no idea how many things are not protected by those rights. We’ve already talked about some search and seizure issues, including the fact that police cannot search your cell phone without a warrant and that they can search your car […]
Should Doctor Who’s Doctor Go To Prison?
The Doctor is a sensitive, caring individual who has saved countless planets, even universes, but that doesn’t change the fact that he also has committed many crimes over the centuries. From the moment he stole the TARDIS, The Doctor has been committing all types of theft, immigration and customs violations. Here’s what a Vista criminal […]
Facts You Should Know About Hit and Run Accidents in California
Everyone knows it’s illegal to hit someone or something with your car and then drive away without providing any information regarding your identity and insurance information, but most people only know that basic concept. Here are some things a San Diego criminal lawyer believes you should know about the criminal act of hit and run, […]
Not Guilty Due to Sleepwalking?
It seems like something out of a bad detective story, but as more and more people start taking prescription drugs with sleepwalking as a side effect, the number of crimes committed by sleepwalkers will only increase. Here’s what you should know about the sleepwalking defense according to a top San Marcos DUI defense lawyer. The […]
A New DMV Amnesty Program Could Help You Pay Off Traffic Fines
It’s an all too common story: someone gets a traffic ticket, they can’t afford to pay the fine and then they end up having their driver’s license suspended as a result. Even Governor Jerry Brown calls the problem a “hellhole of desperation” for the poor. Now California has introduced a new program to help drivers […]
Hit and Run Accidents in San Diego
It goes without saying that hit and run accidents are a major crime, but that fact is only highlighted when news outlets report on such incidents. Recently, hit and run accidents have become all too common in the news -like this story of a teacher almost losing her foot when she was riding her bicycle. […]
San Diego Plans to Step Up Disabled Parking Enforcement
After a city report was released stating that 60% of disability placards are abused, the San Diego city council decided to take action to help put a stop to the problem. As a result, now both police and parking enforcement officers are able to cite persons misusing disabled parking permits -and both groups should be […]
