We previously discussed possible laws that could be broken by someone wearing a mask on Halloween, but it’s important to remember that while wearing a mask is mostly legal in California, there are many common activities teens do that are not. Here are some of the most common crimes San Diego juvenile lawyers see their […]
Is Being a Bad Date a Crime? If it Involves Fraud, Maybe
We’ve all been on bad dates at one point or another and many of us have even walked out on the date without saying goodbye. Is that illegal? Not normally, but if you set up dates specifically to get someone to buy you expensive meals and then leave before the check comes every time, Oceanside […]
How Does the Statute of Limitations Work in California?
While most people have heard of a “statute of limitations,” few people have a very firm grasp on what the term actually means, particularly when it comes to California’s criminal laws. To help you get a better understanding of the concept, here’s a guide by La Jolla criminal lawyer Peter M. Liss. What is a […]
Fighting Grand Theft Auto Charges With a Fallbrook Criminal Lawyer
If you steal a car, you will most likely be charged with grand theft auto, but you could also be charged with unlawful driving or taking of a vehicle, carjacking and/or car burglary charges. In any of these cases, you need the help of a top Fallbrook criminal lawyer to help you fight the charges. […]
When Police Do or Do Not Need Warrants to Search a Vehicle
We previously discussed how complex the search and seizure laws are in the U.S. One particular area of confusion for most people is the fact that while police need a warrant to search a home, they do not need one to search a vehicle. But what about vehicles parked on someone’s driveway? As it turns out, […]
The Simpsons Are America’s Most Loved Cartoon Criminals
With nearly 30 seasons of episodes, The Simpsons is considered a cultural staple and the characters are known around the world. Part of what makes the namesake family so popular is the simple fact that they’re so darn flawed. But in real life, these flaws would probably leave the parents behind bars and most of […]
The Recent Fires Are A Good Reminder of the State’s Anti-Looting Laws
Emergencies often bring out the best in people as they volunteer to help their neighbors and even complete strangers, but some people see emergencies as an opportunity to exploit others -and in many cases, this behavior is not only immortal, but also illegal if it involves looting. If you have been accused of looting, it […]
Burglar Captured After An Unflushed Toilet Provides A DNA Sample
Everyone knows they should flush the toilet after using a stranger’s bathroom, but one man found out the hard way that not flushing can also leave you behind bars -at least, if you were committing a crime when you left behind your waste. Here’s the story, courtesy of Fallbrook theft crimes attorney Peter M. Liss. […]
This Man Spent 17 Years In Prison Because He Looked Like Someone Else
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 […]
The Consequences of Getting a Felony Conviction in California
In California, a felony conviction will usually result in consequences beyond the court-ordered sentence. In fact, some of your constitutional rights will be waived after you have been convicted, which is another reason why you should always get in touch with a Del Mar criminal lawyer as soon as you have been charged with any […]
