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 copulated. 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 […]
A Fallbrook Criminal Lawyer Looks at the Legal Issues in Westworld
HBO’s Westworld is a fascinating look at ethics, technology and human nature.It also brings up a lot of fascinating legal questions that can be difficult for an average person to answer without a Fallbrook criminal lawyer present. Do the Hosts Have Human Rights? While the hosts of the park look and feel human and even […]
DNA Ancestry Sites Could Mean a Drastic Change in Police Investigations
DNA testing kits were one of the most popular gifts given in 21017, but it turns out that many people sending their DNA kits in for testing gave up a lot more privacy than they expect to. In fact, Oceanside criminal lawyers were surprised to discover that a familial DNA testing site was responsible for […]
California’s Sex Offender Registry Will Drastically Change in 2021
In 2016, we discussed how America’s sex crime laws drastically need to change for a number of reasons. One of the biggest problems Vista sex crime lawyers have with the existing laws is the fact that all sex offenders are required to register for life, even if they do not present a threat to the […]
