You probably already know that those convicted for sex crimes are required to register as sex offenders after they serve their time behind bars. What you might not know is what will happen to a sex offender who fails to register when required to do so. If you or someone you love is a sex […]
Can a Lawyer Legally Go Against His Client’s Wishes?
Lawyers are supposed to help guide their clients to find the best solution to their legal problems, but what if a defendant in a trial doesn’t agree with his attorney’s advice? Can the lawyer ignore his client’s wishes if he believes it is still in their best interest? That issue is at the very heart […]
Does a Racist Juror Violate A Defendant’s Right to a Free Trial?
The Sixth Amendment guarantees defendants the right to a fair trial with an unbiased jury of their peers. So if one of those jurors is inherently biased do to a deep-seated racist mindset, does that mean the defendant’s rights have been violated? The Supreme Court believes it does and so do most Vista criminal defense lawyers. […]
The Troubling Concept of Parallel Construction
Police are required to adhere to a strict set of rules under The Constitution that sometimes make it difficult for them to track down the person responsible for a crime or to obtain sufficient evidence to prove that person’s guilt. But some officers have started to turn to questionable techniques to get evidence and then […]
Should Frank Castle Expect a Better Outcome From His Trial in Daredevil?
One of the defining character-building moments of Netflix’s Daredevil series is the complete and utter failure of Matt Murdoch as a defense lawyer in the case of Frank Castle, a.k.a. The Punisher. While Murdoch and his legal partner, Foggy Nelson, always had the deck stacked against them in this trial (Frank Castle is a known […]
The Deadly Car Crash Caused by an Ignition Interlock Device
We’ve previously written about the use of ignition interlock devices as part of a DUI sentence to ensure drivers do not operate a vehicle while under the influence during their probation, but a recent news story brings into question the safety of such devices. DUI lawyers in Del Mar believe the story is a powerful […]
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 […]
The South Carolina Police Officer Sentenced for Shooting an Unarmed Black Man
There have been a lot of news stories over the last few years about police officers killing unarmed black men, but while many of these officers are sanctioned at work and many are brought to trial, few are actually tried and found guilty of violating the law. One rare exception was Chicago officer Jason Van […]
This Video Shows Exactly What’s Wrong With Civil Asset Forfeiture
We’ve talked about civil asset forfeiture before, but a new video spreading around the net quickly and effectively shows just what’s wrong with the practice. While Mira Mesa defense lawyers can help people in similar situations get their property back, the majority agree that civil asset forfeiture laws need to be revised -and quickly. There is […]
