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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fighting Road Rage Charges in San Diego
Road rage has long been an issue in Southern California, but when Darla Jackson was charged with murder after running down a motorcyclist back in May, the crime quickly became one of the most talked about news stories in the region. Solana Beach criminal lawyer Peter M. Liss explains what these charges mean for the defendant and others accused […]
How Does the California DUI Law Define A Vehicle?
We’ve previously discussed how you can still get a DUI for riding a bike or operating a boat under the influence, but Vista drunk driving lawyer Peter M. Liss believes it is important to recognize which means of transportation can be legally operated under the influence. This is particularly notable given that one man in Scotland, was […]
Wet Reckless Vs. Driving Under Influence Charges
If you are arrested for drunk driving in Vista, you won’t necessarily be convicted of driving under the influence. In fact, even if your DUI lawyer in Vista can’t help you beat the charges completely, he may at least be able to have the charges reduced. One of the most common ways this is achieved […]
Analyzing the Famous 4th of July DUI Checkpoint Video
By now, there is a good chance that you’ve seen or at least heard about Libertarian Chris Kalbaugh’s DUI video showing a police checkpoint that occurred on the Fourth of July. If you haven’t yet seen the video, you can watch it in its entirety above. But while it’s one thing to hear what Kalbaugh has […]
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 […]
