A new year just rolled in, and with it, a number of new laws. Some of the laws went into effect on January 1, but many others will not go into effect until later in the year. Here’s what you should know according to Vista criminal lawyer Peter M. Liss. New Gun Laws in California […]
The Most Common Holiday Crimes -Oceanside Criminal Lawyer
Everyone has certain things they expect to happen around the holidays, whether that means a special Christmas event at church, a New Year’s Eve night out with friends, a massive meal with family or a gift-giving extravaganza. But these expectations and celebrations often also lead to legal trouble and just as Halloween often results in […]
The Consequences of Sex Offenses In California: Vista Sex Crime Lawyer
Any Vista Sex Crime Lawyer will tell you that being convicted of a sex crime can be one of the most life-changing events a person can go through because even after serving time, he or she may still be labeled as a sex offender. While not all sex crimes require registration as a sex offender, […]
Physical Evidence Used in A Rape Case: Oceanside Sex Crime Lawyer
When someone has been accused of rape, one of the strongest indicators of guilt can be physical evidence. But while most people are aware that DNA can be recovered after a rape, they aren’t aware of how physical evidence used in a rape case is collected and that it often doesn’t automatically prove guilt. Here’s […]
Human Trafficking Laws in California: Oceanside Sex Crimes Lawyer
Human trafficking is the legal name for slavery, but human trafficking laws in California aren’t limited to only involuntary servitude. In fact, if you violate California’s pimping and pandering laws and the prostitute in question is a minor, you could be charged with violating human trafficking laws in California, even if you did not force […]
A Look Back at All the Crimes in Pulp Fiction: Vista Violent Crimes Lawyer
It’s hard to believe, but Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction celebrated its 25th anniversary in May. To celebrate a legendary film full of violence, drug use and other crimes, Vista violent crimes lawyer Peter M. Liss has taken the time to explore the full range of crimes in Pulp Fiction. The Theft That Kicks it Off […]
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 […]
Unlawful Sodomy Charges in California – Oceanside Sex Crimes Lawyer
Sodomy is essentially a fancy name for anal sex. This act is entirely legal in every state in the union since the Supreme Court ruled on Lawrence Vs. Texas in 2003. But forceful sodomy and sodomy of a child are not legal in California and most other states, just like forceful oral copulation. If you […]
Rape Charges Are Notoriously Difficult to Prosecute
While rape is a terrible crime, it is just as terrible to wrongly convict someone of the crime. That’s why America has the high burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt when it comes to criminal charges. However, we are increasingly seeing rape charges brought up in college hearings with much lower standards of proof […]
Will a Case Get Dropped if a Victim Refuses to Testify?
A common question defendants ask their criminal lawyers in San Marcos is whether their case will be dropped if the victim doesn’t testify. This is especially true in domestic violence and sexual assault cases where the entire case may come down to one person’s account of events versus the other’s. The answer to this question […]
