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 […]
Would Bill and Ted Need a Time Machine to Get Out of Legal Trouble?
Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure is one of those legendary movies that people still love thirty years after its release. In fact, a new sequel is planned for release next year. In honor of the thirty year anniversary of this most excellent film, San Diego juvenile defense lawyer Peter M. Liss has taken an in […]
Defenses Less Frequently Used By Oceanside Criminal Lawyers
We have previously written about some of the most common defenses, as well as some of the top drunk driving, domestic violence and sex crime defenses used by Oceanside criminal lawyers. But, of course, since crimes occur in so many different circumstances, there are many defenses your attorney may use. Here are some of the […]
Be Careful What You Post on Social Media -Even a Private Account
We previously talked about how you can’t just say whatever you want on social media if it can be taken as a criminal threat, but it’s worth noting that even if you have a private account you still need to watch what you say online. Oceanside criminal lawyer Peter M. Liss suggests either fully vetting […]
The Boys on Sick Note Better Have a Top Notch Lawyer
One of Netflix’s new British imports, Sick Note, is big on laughs and huge on criminal culpability. It’s bad enough to pretend to have cancer, but as the show wears on, Daniel and Dr. Glennis continue to commit more and more crimes to cover up those that they already have done. Needless to say, they’d be […]
Charity Fraud Prosecutions Are Increasingly Common: La Jolla Defense Lawyer
Charity fraud doesn’t just hurt those who were swindled out of their donations. Its effects aren’t even limited to those who the alleged charity was raising funds for who will never actually see any of the donations. Charity fraud also makes it so people become less inclined to donate to charity for fear their donations […]
Understanding California Robbery Law -Vista Theft Lawyer
While many people confuse the crimes of robbery and burglary, they are two very separate crimes under the law. In fact, Vista theft lawyer Peter Liss explains that robbery is a form of theft that must involve the threat or use of force, while burglary doesn’t necessarily even need to involve theft, but must involve […]
Crimes Teens Often Commit on Halloween -San Diego Juvenile Lawyers
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 […]
