We once discussed how cat hair helped authorities track down a mail bomber. As it turns out, man’s best friend can play a critical role in the justice system as well. In fact, one black lab recently saved a man from going to prison. It’s things like this that prove how important it can be […]
Using Autopilot Doesn’t Mean You Can Drink and Drive
Cars are becoming increasingly autonomous, starting first with cruise control, then with driver assistance features and now even with Tesla’s Autopilot. But none of these options make the vehicle fully autonomous and that means you still cannot drive drunk behind the wheel according to Del Mar drunk driving lawyer Peter M. Liss. The Future is […]
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 […]
Understanding Mistrials and Hung Juries: Oceanside Criminal Attorney
Everyone has heard of hung juries and mistrials and while most people understand that a hung jury occurs when the jurors cannot come to a unanimous decision, fewer know that hung juries result in mistrials (other things can cause mistrials too, more on that later). Even fewer still understand what happens when a mistrial is […]
Rounding Up Sex Offenders for Public Safety? Vista Sex Crimes Lawyers
Sex offenders are a diverse group that can range from teenagers who have sent another teen photos in a sext to violent rapists. Sex offenders as a group are largely viewed as a danger to children even though only a portion of them are actually attracted to children sexually. That fact didn’t stop the mayor […]
California’s 10-20-Life Rule: Oceanside Violent Crimes Lawyers
California’s 10-20-Life law, also known as the “use a gun and you’re done” law, adds additional penalties when you use a gun during the commission of certain crimes. The law was originally enacted in 1998 to deter people from using guns to commit violent crimes and it recently went through some changes allowing judges more […]
What a Vista DUI Defense Attorney Says To Do During A DUI Traffic Stop
No one wants to be pulled over and when it does happen, you want to be back on the road as soon as possible. That’s why so many people are willing to answer police questions in an effort to speed up the process. But if you are suspected of driving under the influence, answering police […]
What Should I Do During An Arrest In CA? Ask a Criminal Lawyer in Vista
We previously covered what to do when you are pulled over by the police and you believe you may be suspected of driving under the influence, but people are obviously arrested for plenty of other crimes aside from drunk driving. Here’s what to do if you are arrested for any other crime according to a […]
Tactics Vista Prosecutors Use in Domestic Violence Cases
We’ve previously covered some of the most common defenses Vista domestic violence lawyers use to fight spousal abuse charges, but that only tells part of the story if you don’t know what tactics the prosecution is likely to use. Here’s what to expect from the other side of the court. Believe the Victim’s Original Story […]
California to Become the First State With No Bail
Bail is one of those cornerstones of the American justice system that everyone is familiar with (even if few people actually understand how it specifically works). But all that is now a thing of the past since the state legislature just passed a bill that was signed into law by governor Jerry Brown that will […]
