Not all drugs are created the same and offer the same level of dangers to the user. That’s why California has different penalties for possession, distribution and other crimes based on the specific drug in question. One of the most popular drugs in San Diego is cocaine, which is why La Jolla drug lawyer Peter […]
Money Laundering Laws in California -Vista Fraud Lawyer
It’s common knowledge that when someone gets a lot of cash from illegal activities, they may need to launder the money in order to make it appear legitimate before they deposit it in the bank or spend it. That being said, Vista fraud lawyer Peter Liss says most people don’t really understand money laundering beyond […]
Are the Mario Bros. Just Animal-Abusing Drug Addicts?
Much has been made about the idea that the Super Mario Bros. game simply revolves around Mario and his brother Luigi hallucinating while doing mushrooms. It’s an interesting concept that really does change everything about the game. So assuming it’s true, what does that mean for the brothers from a legal perspective? Here’s what Oceanside […]
Fraud With Good Intentions is Still Fraud -San Diego Defense Lawyers
When you hear the word fraud, you probably imagine a con artist telling lies to benefit himself in some way. On the other hand, if you hear about a superintendent of schools taking a sick, impoverished student to the doctor under her son’s name in order to help him get antibiotics, you might think she […]
The Complex Marijuana Laws In California -Vista Drug Attorney
California has been one of the most progressive states when it comes to the legalization of marijuana. In fact, its use is legal for both medicinal and recreational purposes, but there are still many rules regarding its use and sale. And, of course, it is important to note that federal law still makes possession of […]
The Boys on Sick Note Better Have a Top Notch Lawyer
One of Netflix’s new British imports, Sick Note, is big on laughs and huge on criminal culpability. It’s bad enough to pretend to have cancer, but as the show wears on, Daniel and Dr. Glennis continue to commit more and more crimes to cover up those that they already have done. Needless to say, they’d be […]
Criminal Diversion Programs in California: San Diego criminal lawyer
In an effort to keep the number of incarcerations down, California allows some persons convicted of certain crimes to participate in diversion programs that will allow them to avoid time behind bars and a criminal charge on their record. While not everyone qualifies for diversion programs they are an excellent choice for those who can […]
A New Questionable Tactic for Law Enforcement to Spy on Phone Calls
Unless you’re someone who is likely to have their phone tapped by police, you can generally feel secure with the knowledge that whenever you pick up your phone, what you email or text will be private unless the police obtain a warrant to get it. But a new government surveillance technique might make you question […]
How Does the Statute of Limitations Work in California?
While most people have heard of a “statute of limitations,” few people have a very firm grasp on what the term actually means, particularly when it comes to California’s criminal laws. To help you get a better understanding of the concept, here’s a guide by La Jolla criminal lawyer Peter M. Liss. What is a […]
When Police Do or Do Not Need Warrants to Search a Vehicle
We previously discussed how complex the search and seizure laws are in the U.S. One particular area of confusion for most people is the fact that while police need a warrant to search a home, they do not need one to search a vehicle. But what about vehicles parked on someone’s driveway? As it turns out, […]
