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 […]
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 […]
Better Understanding The Language of DUIs
If you are charged with a DUI, you may start hearing a bunch of new words you’ve never encountered before. That’s understandable as much of the language related to these charges is something created and used almost exclusively by courts, prosecutors and San Diego DUI lawyers. As long as you’re in this situation though, it […]
Do I Actually Need A San Diego Criminal Lawyer?
If you are being investigated for a crime, you may wonder, “should I really bother hiring a San Diego criminal lawyer?” You may consider saving some money and cooperating with the police in the hopes that you will not end up needing a defense attorney at all or that you may qualify for a public […]
Common DUI FAQs, Part III: Sentencing
We have already covered some of the initial questions you may have if you have been charged with drunk driving, along with some of the basics of the DMV license suspension hearings. If you have been accused of drunk driving though, you probably also have some questions about the penalties you could be facing. Here […]
Common DUI FAQs, Part II: San Diego DMV Hearings
Being arrested for Driving Under the Influence can be intimidating, but the more you understand the process, the more prepared you will be for the upcoming ordeal. We have already covered some of the questions you might initially ask when you have been charged with drunk driving, and here are some answers to questions you […]
