There are more than 170,000 lawyers in California. While the majority of these attorneys are reputable, honest people who do what they can to provide their clients with fair legal representation, there are a small number of them who are willing to cut corners, make false promises, cheat clients and otherwise act unethically. While we’ve […]
What Rights do Felons Lose in California? San Diego Criminal Lawyer
One of the most common questions people ask their San Diego criminal lawyer is “what rights do you lose with a felony conviction in California?” And the good news is that California does not restrict the rights of felons nearly as much as other states. Unfortunately, you will still lose some rights if you have […]
More FAQs from a Vista Domestic Violence Lawyer
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 […]
