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 […]
Some of the Most Commonly Believed Legal Myths Debunked
There are tons of shows out there that depict the legal system, but the problem is that even good writers still need to be concerned with ratings and that often results in inaccuracies being spread. Unfortunately, when certain myths have been spread enough, the general public starts to accept them as true. Here’s your chance to have […]
Why Your Oceanside Defense Lawyer Is Unlikely to Use the Insanity Defense
In television movies and crime shows, lawyers are constantly pleading that their clients are not guilty by reason of insanity. This allows their guilty clients to spend easy time in an institution before quickly being released back into the public. In reality though, most Carlsbad criminal defense attorneys are hesitant to invoke the insanity defense […]
How to Decide on the Right San Diego Criminal Lawyer
If you’ve never been in legal trouble, you might not know where to turn if you are arrested. You probably know you need to get a San Diego criminal lawyer, but you probably don’t know how to evaluate one. While you might ask your friends or family for advice on who they recommend, ultimately you’ll […]
