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 […]
Carlsbad Votes to Capture License Plates of All Drivers Entering the City
The government is constantly trying to balance the security of the public with the rights of the public. In Carlsbad, the City Council recently voted to sacrifice the privacy of drivers entering the city in exchange for greater safety within the community. While only time will tell if the move actually decreases crime, many of […]
The Most Common Juvenile Crimes in California
We have already discussed some of the most common crimes committed in California, but juvenile offenders tend to violate different laws than their adult counterparts. Here are some of the most common charges San Diego juvenile defense lawyers are asked to fight in court. Assault and battery Teens have always resorted to violence and threats to […]
Should Doctor Who’s Doctor Go To Prison?
The Doctor is a sensitive, caring individual who has saved countless planets, even universes, but that doesn’t change the fact that he also has committed many crimes over the centuries. From the moment he stole the TARDIS, The Doctor has been committing all types of theft, immigration and customs violations. Here’s what a Vista criminal […]
Breaking and Entering Under California Law
If you watch a lot of tv, you’ve almost certainly seen police arresting people for “breaking and entering,” but the thing is, that’s not actually a crime in California. Of course, that doesn’t mean you can just go around breaking into people’s homes and businesses. Here are the charges you might face instead courtesy of […]
What Crimes Did Kilgrave Commit in Jessica Jones?
Fans of the Netflix series Jessica Jones are equally enthralled and horrified by the actions of Kilgrave, who has the ability to get people to unquestioningly follow his every command. By using this ability, Kilgrave made women sleep with him and even made people commit murder. While the villain explains that he has never killed […]
Grand Theft Charges in California
If you are accused of stealing in California, the charges will be filed as either grand theft or petty theft depending on the value of goods stolen. It is important to work with a San Marcos criminal defense attorney any time you have been accused of a crime, but particularly if you have been accused […]
Understanding Petty Theft Laws In California
If you are arrested for stealing something, please call a San Diego defense lawyer as soon as possible. Remember that what you say can be used against you, which is why you should always insist on speaking to an attorney before talking to the police. Most thefts that do not involve firearms, vehicles or violence […]
