Some people may rush in to help in an emergency, while others attempt to flee. However, some people take advantage of dangerous situations by stealing other people’s property while they’re distracted. During the 2025 fires in Los Angeles, some looters even went so far as to dress like California firefighters to gain access to the […]
The Carjacking Law Under California Penal Code 215 (PC)
Carjacking is different than other crimes involving breaking into or stealing a motor vehicle in that it involves directly taking the car from someone else through the use of force. Because of the increased level of danger and trauma inflicted on the victims over that experienced through traditional auto theft or car burglary charges, the […]
How A Vista Credit Card Fraud Lawyer Can Help You
Credit card fraud is increasing in frequency every day. As the internet makes it easier to steal, share and use credit card information, it will continue to do so. Unfortunately, because so many credit card fraud cases involve anonymous internet activities, many people are wrongly charged with this crime. In many cases, police begin to […]
What are the Penalties for Stealing a Catalytic Converter in California?
Catalytic converter theft is dramatically increasing in frequency. This crime may be charged as a misdemeanor or felony in California, depending on the value of the auto part.
The Most Common Misdemeanors and Felonies in Vista, California
While attorney Mr. Liss handles all types of criminal charges, he sees some types of cases far more than others. These are some of the offenses he takes the most frequently in the process of defending clients in his Vista practice, which are also some of the most common crimes as detailed by the Public […]
Wedding Crashing is a Crime, But Charges Are Rare
While people have been crashing weddings for probably about as long as people have had weddings, the idea of “wedding crashing” really entered the popular consciousness when the Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn film Wedding Crashers was released in 2005. Since then, many more people have tried their hands at crashing weddings in order to […]
Possession of Burglary Tools, California Penal Code Section 466 (PC)
The mere possession of a crowbar, or even a set of lockpicks, does not make someone a criminal. But if prosecutors can prove the person in possession of these items intended to use them to , then that person could be found guilty of violating California Penal Code Section 466 (PC), aka possession of burglary […]
What to Know About Dognapping Laws in Vista, California
One of the most increasingly common crimes is that of dognapping. Perhaps one of the most surprising things about this crime is the fact that it is usually only charged as petty or grand theft, and a good portion of people accused of the crime only face misdemeanor charges. Here’s what you should know about […]
Bank Error in Your Favor? Monopoly’s Rules Could Leave You Busted
Monopoly may have introduced most of us to the idea of a “bank error in your favor,” but while it is an unexpectedly beneficial windfall in the board game, in real life, using this money could leave you facing criminal charges. If you find an unexpected credit on your bank statement, the best thing you […]
If You Return Someone’s Property, Can You Avoid Criminal Charges?
As a child, everyone learns that borrowing without asking and borrowing without returning an item are both considered stealing the item from the owner. But from a legal perspective, things aren’t so clear cut. That’s because California’s theft laws require someone to intend to either permanently take an item or at least take it long […]
