In our continuing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak, we’ve talked about a number of crimes related to the coronavirus, including intentionally infecting others with a disease, breaking quarantine, looting and fraud. But as people have become increasingly worried about the risk of infection, we’re seeing new and sometimes unexpected crimes being committed as a result […]
Crimes that Can Result in Lifetime Driver’s License Suspensions
There are many crimes that can result in a temporary license suspension, including drunk driving, many juvenile crimes, violating the implied consent law, reckless driving, joyriding and more. What most people don’t know is that there are also some crimes that can result in a lifetime license revocation of your Class A, B or C […]
California Felony & Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses in Vista
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 […]
Accused of Joyriding in California? About California Vehicle Code 10851
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 or driving of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Dash Cams Legal in California? Here’s What You Should Know
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? They can, but the matter isn’t quite […]
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 […]
