While crime shows like to highlight the power of forensic technology, even today many cases come down to nothing more than eyewitness reports. But not only are firsthand reports notoriously inaccurate and easily manipulated, they can still be problematic if it turns out two people look exceptionally similar -even down to their style. That’s what […]
Some of the Most Commonly Believed Legal Myths Debunked
There are tons of shows out there that depict the legal system, but the problem is that even good writers still need to be concerned with ratings and that often results in inaccuracies being spread. Unfortunately, when certain myths have been spread enough, the general public starts to accept them as true. Here’s your chance to have […]
The Advantages of Working With a Solo Practitioner Instead of a Big Legal Firm
You undoubtedly already know that some attorneys in North County San Diego work in large firms with multiple partners and other associates, while other lawyers choose to work on their own in small, private offices (attorneys working on their own are known as solo practitioners). When hiring someone for your case, you might not know […]
Questions to Ask Before Hiring a San Diego Criminal Lawyer
When deciding on the right San Diego criminal lawyer, it is critical you feel confident with their ability to handle your case -you don’t want to have to seek out a new attorney later on. But for many people who have been charged with a crime, it can be hard to move past the uncertainty […]
FBI Uses Malware to Catch Pedophiles
Most people would celebrate the recent arrest of over 900 pedophiles by the FBI and Europol, but many digital rights groups, privacy advocates and Escondido defense attorneys are questioning the methods used by these law enforcement agencies to catch the criminals. That’s because the sting involved installing malware on the computers of suspected offenders. Here are […]
San Diego Superior Court Forces the DA to Return Assets to Dispensary Owner
Even before California voted to legalize marijuana completely, the state already legalized medicinal marijuana use. Some police and sheriffs departments continued to raid and close down marijuana dispensaries, claiming they operating outside the law. Now the San Diego District Attorney has been ordered to return the money taken from one dispensary over a year ago. […]
Some Courts Are Using Artificial Intelligence to Determine Sentencing
The criminal justice system has always relied on the wishes of the victims, the remorse of the defendant and the sympathy of the judges when it comes to determining appropriate sentencing for a crime. Or at least it always has in the past. Now technology is threatening to strip the human elements from the sentencing […]
What Are the Limits of Lawyer/Client Confidentiality?
Almost everyone knows that what is said between a lawyer and his or her client is considered privileged information, but what you might not know is that there are limits to this confidentiality and exactly what those limits are. Here’s what you should know about attorney/client confidentiality courtesy of top Vista defense lawyer Peter M. […]
What Happens When Someone is Found Guilty of Tampering With Evidence
In order to be used in a trial against a suspect, physical evidence collected by police has to follow a rigorous chain of command through the hands of police and professionals trained to properly handle such important items. This evidence can be the difference between a full acquittal and a guilty verdict, which is why […]
Are Roommates Protected Under California Domestic Violence Laws?
We’ve previously discussed how domestic violence doesn’t have to occur between spouses, but can also affect persons who have had a child together or who live together. But do these laws cover roommates as well? Not usually. Here’s why you should always disclose the full extent of your relationship to your Vista domestic violence lawyer if […]
