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 […]
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 […]
New Technology Could Stop High Speed Chases
When you’ve done something wrong or believe someone has accused you of doing something wrong, whether it’s simple reckless driving or something more serious like murder, trying to escape the police can be a natural instinct. But evading the police is rarely successful and can not only lead to the injuries or deaths of innocent people, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
Consequences For Police Evasion In California
Fleeing the scene is one of the most common responses to doing something wrong, and while most people surrender when police try to stop them, some people find the potential consequences too intimidating to face, and they run. While this reaction is fairly instinctual, it is still a crime, and the penalties for evading the […]
Hit and Run Accidents in San Diego
Whether you were involved in an accident and fled the scene because you didn’t want to be caught drunk driving or you bumped someone’s mail box while backing out of a parking space and failed to leave a note, you can be charged with a crime. Depending on the circumstances, you could face a misdemeanor […]
