The US Constitution and Bill of Rights guarantee Americans certain rights when they have been accused of a crime. While an Oceanside defense attorney can be critical in helping to ensure your rights are protected, it never hurts to be familiar with your rights so you don’t accidentally waive them when your lawyer is not present. […]
California Bigamy Laws: Escondido Criminal Lawyers
California recognizes marriages between a man and a woman and two partners of the same sex, but it does not acknowledge marriages where one party is already married to another person. In fact, bigamy is a crime in California. In fact, Escondido criminal lawyers warn that in these cases, both parties can be charged with […]
Defenses Less Frequently Used By Oceanside Criminal Lawyers
We have previously written about some of the most common defenses, as well as some of the top drunk driving, domestic violence and sex crime defenses used by Oceanside criminal lawyers. But, of course, since crimes occur in so many different circumstances, there are many defenses your attorney may use. Here are some of the […]
Drunk Driving Expungements in San Diego: DUI Lawyer in Vista
If you have been convicted of a DUI, your criminal record will reflect this fact for the rest of your life, or until you request the incident be expunged from your record. Having a drunk driving conviction could hurt your chances of employment or finding quality housing, particularly if the person reviewing your application has […]
Underage Marriage and Statutory Rape Laws
If sex with someone under 18 is illegal, then what about teens who are married in California? Are they still allowed to be intimate with their spouses? Rancho Bernardo child molestation lawyer Peter M. Liss explains the ins and outs of underage marriage in relation to statutory rape laws. Underage Marriage in California While it may […]
Maryland Aims to Outlaw Police Use of Genealogy Websites
When the Golden State Killer was caught using DNA from a family genealogy website, most people applauded the news. But some people, including most Oceanside criminal defense lawyers worried about the potential privacy implications for such discoveries. Now Maryland is considering becoming the first state to outlaw such practices in an effort to protect the […]
Police Cannot Force You to Use Biometrics to Unlock Your Phone
Cell phones can be unlocked in many ways these days -with a passcode, a fingerprint, an eye scan or even a facial scan. While the Supreme Court previously ruled that the police cannot search a phone without a warrant, they have now cannot force you to unlock a phone with your face, eye, fingerprint or […]
Be Careful What You Post on Social Media -Even a Private Account
We previously talked about how you can’t just say whatever you want on social media if it can be taken as a criminal threat, but it’s worth noting that even if you have a private account you still need to watch what you say online. Oceanside criminal lawyer Peter M. Liss suggests either fully vetting […]
Facing A Probation Violation In California?
If you have been charged with a crime, you may be able to get probation in place of jail or prison time. Probation is a program where you are required to follow rules and stay out of further legal trouble in exchange for staying free. Even felons are put on probation after serving a jail […]
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 […]
