While most people are online every day these days, few people actually understand the technology involved with making our phones and computers able to access the world of data on the web. That’s normally not a problem, but it can be when it involves underestimating the level of privacy afforded by private browsers such as […]
Elder Abuse is Becoming a More Frequent Problem in Southern California
We’ve written about elder abuse in the past, but recent reports indicate that this problem is becoming increasingly common. In fact, allegations of mistreatment in many SoCal cities has doubled or even tripled since 2005 and The National Adult Protective Services Association says that one in nine elders has been reportedly abused, neglected or exploited […]
Chemical Castration for Sex Offenders -Oceanside Child Molest Lawyer
While the national news has largely focused on Alabama’s new abortion law, the state has also implemented another drastic measure that also made headlines. That’s because the state passed a law requiring anyone who has been convicted of a sex crime against a minor under 13 to undergo chemical castration in order to obtain parole. […]
Falsely Accusing Someone of Rape Can Land You in Jail
One of the reasons rape cases are so difficult to prosecute is because the cases often come down to one person’s version of events versus another person’s version. Even if there is physical evidence that confirms the two parties had sex, one may claim it was consensual while the other claims it was rape. Sometimes […]
What Is A White Collar Crime? Vista White Collar Defense Attorneys
You’ve probably heard the phrase “white collar crime,” but if you don’t know the definition, the expression can seem a little confusing. White collar crime refers to financial or computer crimes that people were traditionally more likely to perform while working in an office job where they had access to financial data and computers, hence […]
Child Abduction Laws in California -Escondido Criminal Lawyer
Thanks to Amber Alerts and around-the-clock news networks, it often feels like kids are abducted every day. Movies and TV shows would have you believe that these children are all captured by child molesters and criminals looking for hostages, but the reality is that most abducted children are actually taken by relatives during some kind […]
Fighting Sex Crime Charges In California
Sex crime accusations are some of the most damaging charges a person can face. Those convicted of these serious offenses often face lengthy jail or prison sentences as well as a lifetime of registration on the California sex offender list. Some offenders even face lifetime prison sentences. If you have been accused of any kind […]
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 […]
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 […]
Defining Fraud In California
Fraud is a type of theft that involves the use of false claims or deception. The most common types of fraud are those that involve insurance, the internet, mortgages, real estate, worker’s compensation and embezzlement. Most fraud cases are considered white collar crimes because no one is put in danger of physical harm during the […]
