Healthcare fraud is a serious problem in America, which has been estimated to cost taxpayers at least $60 billion a year. All participants in the medical industry can be charged with fraud, including individual patients, doctors, pharmacists and nurses or entire hospitals, physician’s offices, pharmacies and urgent care clinics. Unfortunately, some of these cases come […]
Know Your Rights at the San Diego Black Lives Matter Protests
California has officially entered its second week of Black Lives Matter protests related to the death of George Floyd. Unfortunately, a lot of protesters have been arrested -including many who did not break the law and were just in the wrong place when laws did start to get broken. If you’re planning to attend some […]
What is a Crime of Moral Turpitude? What’s the Point of These Laws?
There are some crimes in California that are considered “crimes of moral turpitude.” While this term may seem a bit outdated, it is still very relevant when it comes to the law as it can result in additional consequences after you are convicted. Unfortunately, what is considered moral turpitude is a bit of a vague […]
Exposing Someone to Coronavirus, Breaking Quarantine and Looting
The potentially deadly coronavirus is causing panic around the globe and, unfortunately, when people panic, it’s common for them to do things that are not just unwise, but also illegal. In the wake of the coronavirus, it’s a good idea to review some of the many laws that people have broken during the pandemic, including breaking […]
Accused of Shoplifting In California? Theft Defense in Vista
Shoplifting is not limited to the mere act of taking something from a store without paying for it. If you change the price tag on an item to avoid paying the full cost, or if you eat food in a grocery store without paying for it, you are shoplifting. When you find yourself accused of […]
The Difference Between Burglary and Robbery In California
While burglary and robbery are often used interchangeably in everyday conversation, they are actually two completely distinct crimes from a legal perspective. In fact, burglary isn’t always even a form of theft crime whereas robbery always involves theft, but also the use of fear or force. Here’s what defense attorney Peter M. Liss believes you […]
The Crimes of Home Alone: Oceanside Theft Defense Lawyer
Home Alone is largely considered a Christmas classic these days and it’s no wonder when the plot revolves around a scared little boy fighting off two seriously bad dudes all while trying to make the most of the holiday season. As a tribute to this holiday staple, Oceanside theft defense lawyer Peter M. Liss is […]
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 […]
It’s Not Only Illegal to Dine and Dash, It Could Even be a Felony
Dining and dashing is the act of going to a restaurant, eating a meal and then leaving without paying the bill. Some people do this because they feel the food or service wasn’t very good and others do it solely for the thrill, often deciding to skip out on the bill long before they even […]
What You Should Know About California’s Search & Seizure Laws
In order for you to be charged with a crime, there must be enough evidence to indicate your guilt. For the charges to result in a conviction, the evidence must be strong enough to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable a doubt. While the US Constitution protects all citizens from unreasonable search and seizure, police […]
