If you’ve driven in the last few years, you’ve no doubt seen signs on the side of the freeway advising drivers to report anyone they suspect of drunk driving to 911. But can you really be stopped and arrested for drunk driving just because someone reported you to the police? Like many legal issues, the […]
What Happens to the Passengers in a DUI? Criminal Lawyer San Diego
Many people pulled over for drunk driving aren’t alone in the car. While most people aren’t surprised to learn that a driver can face additional charges if the passengers are minors, they are often surprised to discover that adult passengers can sometimes complicate DUI investigations and may even be charged with crimes themselves. Here’s what […]
What You Should Know About CA Search & Seizure Laws
In order for you to be charged with a crime, there must be enough evidence to indicate your guilt. For the charges to result in a conviction, the evidence must be strong enough to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable a doubt. While the US Constitution protects all citizens from unreasonable search and seizure, police […]
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 […]
What Will Happen to Your Car After a DUI Arrest: Del Mar DUI Lawyer
When you’re arrested for drunk driving, the police obviously aren’t going to let you get back in the car and drive it back to the station. So what will happen to your car after a DUI arrest? Well, that depends on a few things, but Del Mar DUI lawyer Peter M. Liss says that when […]
The Guy Who Could go to Prison Because he Got to Work Late
It’s not a crime to show up late to work. But some people are willing to commit a crime just to stay out of trouble at work. In one recent case, a man is now facing felony charges for doing exactly that. Here’s what an Oceanside forgery defense attorney has to say about the case. […]
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. […]
Super Bowl Sunday is a Big Day for DUI Arrests
There are a handful of days throughout the year when police know ahead of time there will be far more drivers than usual driving while under the influence. Super Bowl Sunday is one of those days (as are New Year’s Eve, Christmas, Labor Day and the 4th of July) and as a result, there are […]
Top Drunk Driving Defenses Used by San Diego DUI Lawyers
Many people accused of driving under the influence feel they have no recourse, that they have to plead guilty because their breath or blood test is all the proof needed to convict them. San Diego DUI lawyers want people to know that they can fight these charges and win. Fighting Your Chemical Tests One of […]
Can You Get a DUI for Sleeping in the Car? Oceanside DUI lawyer
People often head to bars and parties intending to only have one or two drinks and stay a while before safely driving home unintoxicated. If they drink more than they intended, they may opt to sleep in their vehicle before driving home in order to ensure they can safely navigate the road after the effects […]
