The 4th of July is the ultimate celebration of American freedom, but if you violate San Diego fireworks laws by possessing or using illegal pyrotechnics, you could end up losing your freedom. In fact, only those licensed to use fireworks can possess any type of these explosives, even sparklers, in San Diego County without risk […]
Even in the Chaos, It is Still Possible to Identify Those Breaking the Law
We previously discussed how police involved in protests that become violent often end up arresting many innocent people and that many of these people are never even charged with crimes. But when it comes to more serious crimes like arson, detectives perform thorough investigations to recognize the person responsible. In a recent case, the FBI […]
Is Making a Racist 9-11 Call a Type of Hate Crime?
Falsely reporting a crime is already illegal, but given that police encounters with some groups, particularly persons of color, are more likely to end in violence, should it be a hate crime for someone to make a racist 9-11 call? This could be the case in New York if a proposed law is passed and […]
The Long Term Police Reforms Relating from George Floyd Protests in San Diego
If you’re even remotely familiar with politics, you probably know that major changes are rare and difficult to invoke. But the shocking video showing the death of George Floyd made Americans rise up in unprecedented numbers demanding real and immediate changes in the way police forces operate in our country, particularly when it comes to […]
California to End Zero Bail Program, Will San Diego Agree?
At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, California recognized that it needed to reduce jail populations in order to minimize the spread of Covid-19 among inmates. They did this in a number of ways, including releasing inmates early and creating a zero bail rule that allowed for most suspects to be released as long as […]
What You Should Know About Cell Site Simualtors in CA
Almost everyone uses a cell phone these days and we don’t just use them for calls, but for a wide variety of other purposes. As a result, they contain so much sensitive data that the Supreme Court has ruled that searches of cell phones require a warrant. One way police have gotten around this is […]
Know Your Rights at the San Diego Black Lives Matter Protests
California has officially entered its second week of Black Lives Matter protests related to the death of George Floyd. Unfortunately, a lot of protesters have been arrested -including many who did not break the law and were just in the wrong place when laws did start to get broken. If you’re planning to attend some […]
Police are Using Drones Because of the Coronavirus. This Could be a Problem.
It’s only reasonable that police, who remain on the front lines even in the mist of a pandemic, would want a safe way to monitor the public without having to risk their own health. That’s why some police departments have turned to the use of drones during the coronavirus pandemic in order to monitor social […]
What is a Joint Trial (Joinder)? And When Are They Used?
Most people charged with a crime settle things in a plea bargain. When things aren’t settled this way, they go to trial. While most people go through their trials alone, the judge may sometimes arrange for a joint trial, where defendants who are facing charges stemming from the same set of circumstances will be tried […]
What is a Crime of Moral Turpitude? What’s the Point of These Laws?
There are some crimes in California that are considered “crimes of moral turpitude.” While this term may seem a bit outdated, it is still very relevant when it comes to the law as it can result in additional consequences after you are convicted. Unfortunately, what is considered moral turpitude is a bit of a vague […]
