Go Fund Me and other online crowdfunding services have provided those in need of help with an amazing way to raise money and awareness like never before. Unfortunately, these sites have also made it easier than ever to defraud people who want to help. In one notable recent case, a woman has even been charged […]
The Truck Driver Accused of Letting Ten People Die in His Truck
Human smuggling is a federal crime that carries massive penalties as it often results in broken families, ruined lives and even death. In a recent news story, a truck driver has been charged with human trafficking after ten people died in his truck due to heat-related illness. Here’s what you should know about the case […]
The Head Organizer of the Disastrous Frye Festival Is Being Charged With Wire Fraud
A post shared by Josh Lounsberry (@joshlounsberry) on Apr 28, 2017 at 11:29am PDT There are plenty of excuses for an event to not live up to the marketing, but while “the world’s best barbeque festival” might end up just being a mediocre gathering of grilling fans, asking people to pay $12,000 for an all-inclusive, […]
FBI Uses Malware to Catch Pedophiles
Most people would celebrate the recent arrest of over 900 pedophiles by the FBI and Europol, but many digital rights groups, privacy advocates and Escondido defense attorneys are questioning the methods used by these law enforcement agencies to catch the criminals. That’s because the sting involved installing malware on the computers of suspected offenders. Here are […]
Jareth, The Goblin King, is Guilty of More Than Just Kidnapping
The villain of The Labyrinth, played by David Bowie, is one of the most charming bad guys in any fantasy film -that despite the fact that he kidnaps a baby in strange attempt to seduce a 15 year old. But while being charismatic is a great thing, it’s not enough to change the fact that […]
Can Deleting Your Browser History Leave You Behind Bars?
There are all kinds of reasons to delete your browser history, but in some rare cases, doing so could result in criminal charges. The recent case of Khairullozhon Matanov is a perfect example of why you should always contact a Vista criminal defense attorney if you believe you may be under investigation for a crime. […]
Should Doctor Who’s Doctor Go To Prison?
The Doctor is a sensitive, caring individual who has saved countless planets, even universes, but that doesn’t change the fact that he also has committed many crimes over the centuries. From the moment he stole the TARDIS, The Doctor has been committing all types of theft, immigration and customs violations. Here’s what a Vista criminal […]
Your IP Address Could Result in Your House Getting Searched
We previously wrote about a judges ruling stating that your IP address cannot be used as proof of your identity in legal cases, but an ip address is still considered to be strong enough evidence to allow police to search your home. Unfortunately, that leaves many innocent people to have their homes searched and their […]
Man Behind Major Celebrity Hack Faces Federal Charges
In 2014, hundreds of nude photos of celebrities including Kate Upton and Jennifer Lawrence were released on the internet. Law enforcement officials assured the public that they would track down and catch the person responsible for the leak of these private photos and they are now charging Ryan Collins in relation to the hack. Here’s what you […]
Your Rights When Dealing With Police
While we have already covered what to do if you are pulled over by police or if you are arrested, not all police encounters are so cut and dry. In fact, police will often try to informally question a suspect prior to placing someone under arrest, knowing that many people won’t request a lawyer until […]
