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 […]
You Have the Right to Flip Off the Police -But You Probably Shouldn’t
An appeals court decision recently made news when judges ruled unanimously that giving the police the middle finger is protected free speech and cannot be used as grounds for a traffic stop. That being said, it’s still probably something you don’t want to make a habit of, according to Vista criminal lawyers like Peter M. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
