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, […]
The Daycare Operator Who Left Kids Drugged and Alone for Nap Time
Daycare providers are supposed to keep kids safe and provide them a supportive and comfortable home away from home, but some daycare providers take advantage of a parent’s trust in order to make a profit. In one particularly egregious example, a woman was recently sentenced to 21 years in prison for drugging the children in […]
No Test May Ever be Able to Accurately Measure Marijuana Intoxication
We’ve previously talked about the fact that even though marijuana use is now legal in California, it is still illegal to be high behind the wheel or to use marijuana while driving. You can even get a marijuana DUI even if you aren’t high, in part due to the fact that no reliable tests can […]
Recreational Marijuana is Legal in California Now -But Not Everywhere in California
As of January 1, 2018, marijuana can now be used for recreational purposes in California, but that doesn’t mean you can use it anywhere in the state. Here are some things a Fallbrook drug defense attorney believes you should keep in mind before you light up your next bong hit or munch on an edible. […]
A New California Law Will Ban Driving While Smoking Marijuana
Driving while high on marijuana (or any other drug) is already illegal and was even before Prop 64 legalized recreational use of the drug. But as lawmakers in Sacramento scramble to prepare for the full effects of the proposition to take effect, they are doing what they can to control how cannabis will be used. […]
Ask a Vista Drug Lawyer: Is It Illegal to Sell Fake Drugs In California?
You know it’s illegal to sell cocaine, but did you know it is also illegal to sell a bag of baby power and baking soda if you pretend it’s cocaine? A Vista drug lawyer explains why this law exists and what penalties you could face for breaking it. Many people might ask what the harm […]
Even Helping Someone Else Using Drugs is a Crime
You probably already know that it’s illegal to be in possession of drugs, to own drug paraphernalia and to use them while driving (it’s even illegal to drive while sober if you are addicted to drugs), but did you know it’s also against the law to aid someone else to use drugs -even if you […]
Don’t Get Arrested at Kaaboo, But if You Do, Call a Del Mar Defense Lawyer
San Diego’s Kaaboo is a great place to hear live music, laugh with comedians, peruse fine art and more. Like most festivals, revelers tend to indulge in drinking and drugs while enjoying the scene. Unfortunately, this also results in many arrests both at and around the festival grounds. If you are arrested at Kaaboo though, […]
