Most people are only aware of a few types of fraud based on things they’ve seen on television. They can imagine a con man fast-talking someone into losing money, someone using identity theft to trick others into trusting them, or someone setting up a pyramid or Ponzi scheme to convince people to “invest” their money […]
186.10 (PC): Money Laundering in California
It’s pretty obvious that someone is getting income in a questionable manner when they start buying new cars, expensive tech, and luxury goods that should be totally out of their budget. Money laundering allows people to make illicitly earned funds appear to come from legitimate income sources so the money can be spent without raising […]
The Entrapment Defense Under California Law
One of the most commonly cited legal myths is that if you ask someone if they are a police officer, they have to tell you, or it is entrapment. Not only is this untrue, but it also underscores how little the average person understands about this legal concept. Unfortunately, entrapment is a complex area of […]
What Interrogation Techniques do Police Use?
When you are accused of a crime, the police will often work on coaxing you to confess —even if you didn’t actually do it. To do this, police officers rely on several tried and true interview techniques, such as the well-known good cop/bad cop technique. While a skilled criminal defense attorney may be able to […]
Kidnapping Charges in CA: San Diego Criminal Lawyer
When most people envision kidnapping, they imagine a person snatching a young child off the street, but the actual criminal charge of kidnapping is quite different. In many cases, kidnapping does not involve the abduction of a child at all. When it does, the offense is an enhanced charge punishable by even more substantial penalties. […]
Sexting Becomes a Criminal Offense When Minors Are Involved
Sexting involves sending sexually explicit images or messages via cell phone. Throughout the nation, sexting is legal when it is done between two consenting adults. But in California, when it involves the sharing of sexually explicit pictures depicting minors or adults who have not consented to have the images taken or shared, then the act […]
Is an IP Address Enough to Convict Someone of a Crime?
As the internet has become a standard part of our life, judges have tried to figure out how our existing laws and precedents apply in the digital age. The courts must balance law enforcement’s need to investigate crimes with the constitution’s protections against unreasonable search and seizure. Similarly, they must balance the government’s interest in […]
Over 800 People Arrested After Using Encrypted App Monitored by FBI
The FBI is always trying to come up with unique ways to catch criminals who want to use technology to commit crimes. In the past, they introduced malware into a darkweb site used for sharing child pornography and now it turns out they even helped spread encrypted chat app that criminals across the globe used […]
Have You Been Arrested at the Airport? San Diego Airport Arrest Lawyer
A shocking number of people are arrested at airports every year. That’s not only because they are major hubs for transporting illegal items and filled with tons of law enforcement personnel, but also because airports are subject to a complex tangle of federal and state laws. If you have been arrested at an airport in […]
Pre-File Investigation: San Diego Preemptive Representation
If you believe you may be under investigation for a crime, you shouldn’t wait until charges are filed before you contact a top criminal defense attorney. You lawyer can provide you with advice on how to proceed during the investigations and let you know whether or not to answer questions for the police. On top […]