Fans of Luke Cage are still reeling from the show’s cancellation in mid-October. In honor of Harlem’s hero, we’d like to take a look at the show -specifically the fate of one of Cage’s many enemies, Hernan “Shades” Alvarez from the perspective of a San Diego federal crimes lawyer. Be warned, the bulk of this […]
What, Exactly, Is Entrapment -Del Mar Criminal Attorney
Just about everyone has heard the line about a police officer having to tell you he’s a cop or it’s entrapment, and while plenty of people know that’s a total myth, most people couldn’t tell you what entrapment actually is. That’s because it’s a complex legal concept that is fairly difficult for even an experienced Del […]
What You Say on Twitter Can Leave You Behind Bars
Americans enjoy great leeway when it comes to what they can say thanks to our country’s extensive protections of free speech. But Oceanside defense lawyers remind you that there are limits to what you can say, both in person and online, especially when that speech may incite someone to commit a crime. While it can […]
The Dangers of Facial Recognition Software
Facial recognition software is becoming increasingly used in our daily lives. Facebook uses it to tag us in photos, Apple uses it to unlock our phones -and police use it to identify criminals. But how the police use facial recognition software is a major concern for civil rights groups, privacy advocates and defense lawyers in […]
The Hollywood Cult That Participated in Sex Trafficking
When you think of sex trafficking, you probably think of an evil, international cartel forcing women into prostitution. You probably don’t think of Hollywood actresses and millionaire heiresses recruiting women into a cult, but that’s what recently happened in the NXIVM (pronounced “Nexium”) cult. While many news outlets have provided extensive coverage of the story, those […]
Embezzlement Charges Always Require the Expertise of a Del Mar Criminal Lawyer
Without question, anyone accused of embezzlement needs the assistance of a top Del Mar criminal lawyer. These cases are incredibly complex and any small mistake could impact your outcome later on. In fact, in San Diego, the police and District Attorney both have special departments focused on investigating white collar crimes like embezzlement. Federal investigators also […]
Can Your Brain Chemistry Help Your Criminal Defense?
If a person can be not guilty by reason of insanity or because they were forced into doing something, then it only stands to reason that a person predisposed to certain behavior isn’t as guilty of a crime. And that’s precisely why criminal defense attorneys in Fallbrook and the rest of San Diego are increasingly […]
Even Something As Minor As A Cat Hair Can Make a Difference in A Case
As any San Marcos criminal lawyer will tell you, while forensic science may not be as accurate as tv and movies would leave you to believe, the discipline still does add critical evidence to many cases. In fact, even as something as seemingly innocent and easy-to-overlook as a cat hair could mean the difference in […]
Trying to Balance the Rights of Innocent Protesters Against the Needs of the DOJ
In the United States, one of the toughest jobs faced by the courts is trying to protect the rights of the innocent while still giving law enforcement enough power to investigate a crime in order to catch the guilty. This has been particularly true in the Department of Justice’s attempts to arrest and prosecute rioters […]
Woman Who Faked Cancer Charged With Fraud
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 […]
