We’ve posted many articles on domestic violence in this blog because it is such a common crime in Southern California. We’ve even posted a basic Frequently Answered Questions article covering topics like what is domestic violence and who is protected by this law, but this barely scratches the surface of the many questions Vista domestic violence […]
Why Judges or Attorneys Must Sometimes Recuse Themselves
Ever since Mueller was named as the special counsel in the Russia investigation against Trump, there has been a lot of talk about the fact that Jeff Sessions recused himself from the investigation and how that may have changed the outcome of the whole situation. But as much as people have talked about the recusal, […]
Questions People Commonly Ask Criminal Lawyers in Vista
Criminal lawyers in Vista are often asked the same questions over and over. While many of these have been answered in our series on the most common DUI questions, our article on common domestic violence FAQs, and questions about the three strikes law, there are still more questions not covered in these articles as well. Here […]
Frequently Asked Questions About the Three Strikes Law
The Three Strikes Law is one of the best known sections of California’s legal code. While most people are aware that, as the name implies, those convicted of three “strikes” under the law can be sentenced to life imprisonment, there are still a lot of details about the law that most people are unfamiliar with. […]
What Happens to Your Property When You go to Prison?
When you’re in prison or jail, you are stuck behind bars and unable to access your bank accounts or pay bills. So what happens to your stuff while you’re inside? That’s actually a common question many clients ask their San Diego criminal lawyer. Where Does Your Stuff Go? Well, that’s actually up to you. The state […]
Understanding Mistrials and Hung Juries: Oceanside Criminal Attorney
Everyone has heard of hung juries and mistrials and while most people understand that a hung jury occurs when the jurors cannot come to a unanimous decision, fewer know that hung juries result in mistrials (other things can cause mistrials too, more on that later). Even fewer still understand what happens when a mistrial is […]
What Should I Do During An Arrest In CA? Ask a Criminal Lawyer in Vista
We previously covered what to do when you are pulled over by the police and you believe you may be suspected of driving under the influence, but people are obviously arrested for plenty of other crimes aside from drunk driving. Here’s what to do if you are arrested for any other crime according to a […]
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 […]
More Criminal Justice Myths Debunked -Oceanside Criminal Lawyer
Oceanside Criminal Lawyer believes you should know all you can about the law in order to best protect your rights. That’s why we have previously debunked legal, forensic and DUI myths and are now ready to bust another set of myths about the criminal justice system. Myth: Someone Must Press Charges It sounds good in […]
Things to Look for When Hiring a Criminal Lawyer in La Jolla
Few decisions can have as big of an impact as deciding on the right criminal lawyer in La Jolla -after all, there aren’t many choices you make in life that can mean the difference between spending time in jail or walking free. With that in mind, here are some things to consider when choosing the […]
