Those who have never been in legal trouble and do not work in the legal industry often use the terms “jail” and “prison” interchangeably, but those familiar with the legal system understand that the two institutions actually operate quite differently. If you have been accused of a crime, Vista criminal lawyer Peter M. Liss believes […]
The Difference Between Summary and Formal Probation: Lawyers in Vista
Probation is one of the most common alternatives to incarceration and in fact, one of the most common sentences for both felonies and misdemeanors in California. But while people are usually familiar with the term, many don’t actually know what probation entails and what the difference between summary and formal probation is. This overview offers a […]
Red Flags to Look Out for When Hiring a Criminal Lawyer in Oceanside
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, […]
What is Hearsay? Oceanside Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you’ve watched pretty much any show or movie with a courtroom scene, then you’ve probably seen a lawyer object to something in a trial based on the fact that it’s hearsay. But what is hearsay, exactly, and why can’t it be used in court? Oceanside criminal defense lawyer Peter M. Liss explains. What is Hearsay? […]
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 […]
