When it comes to juvenile drunk driving laws, California has some of the strictest laws in the country. Minors can be arrested and charged with drunk driving with even the slightest trace of alcohol in their system. This is known as a Zero Tolerance policy and it is one of the most laws most frequently […]
What Could Happen to Ice Cream Lickers in San Diego: Juvenile Lawyer
People across the country were livid earlier this month when a video depicting a woman licking a carton of ice cream and putting it back on the shelf went viral. Since then, she was arrested, but that hasn’t stopped others from copying her behavior and posting their videos online. San Diego juvenile lawyer Peter M. Liss […]
Would Bill and Ted Need a Time Machine to Get Out of Legal Trouble?
Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure is one of those legendary movies that people still love thirty years after its release. In fact, a new sequel is planned for release next year. In honor of the thirty year anniversary of this most excellent film, San Diego juvenile defense lawyer Peter M. Liss has taken an in […]
How Community Service Works in Vista: Alternative Sentencing Lawyer
If you have been charged with a low-level misdemeanor, you may be eligible for a number of incarceration alternatives, which could include community service. Not everyone is eligible for these opportunities, which is why you should speak with a Vista alternative sentencing lawyer if you are hoping to perform community service as part of your sentence. […]
Throwing an Object at a Vehicle is Illegal -With Good Reason
Everyone knows it’s dangerous to throw rocks at a car, so it makes sense that doing so is illegal. You might not realize that throwing even seemingly innocent items like empty water bottles is also a crime. While it may seem extreme to penalize throwing a sandwich at a car the same way you would […]
Criminal Diversion Programs in California: San Diego criminal lawyer
In an effort to keep the number of incarcerations down, California allows some persons convicted of certain crimes to participate in diversion programs that will allow them to avoid time behind bars and a criminal charge on their record. While not everyone qualifies for diversion programs they are an excellent choice for those who can […]
New California Laws You Should Know About in 2019
A new year means new laws are taking affect, many of which may affect you immediately or at some point in the future. Here’s a rundown of some of the most important criminal laws implemented in California, courtesy of Fallbrook defense lawyer Peter M. Liss. Ignition Interlock Devices Previously, those who got DUIs with high […]
California Vandalism Laws -Vista Vandalism Lawyer
Vandalism is one of those crimes that just about everyone has done at one point or another, whether it involved carving your name on your desk in high school, drawing a mustache on someone’s picture or something more drastic like spray painting your name across a wall. But just because vandalism is common doesn’t mean […]
New Changes to California’s Juvenile Court System
At the end of September, Jerry Brown signed into law new changes to the California juvenile court system that will dramatically change the way things work. These modifications take effect at the start of 2019 and here’s what a San Diego juvenile lawyer believes you should know about the new laws. Minimum Age Limits Perhaps the […]
The California Juvenile Court System
Like many states, California tries minors separately from adults. That means that when a minor has bee been accused of a crime, they will be charged just like an adult, only their case will be handled in the juvenile court system. Because this court operates very differently than its adult equivalent, it is critical anyone […]
