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Bestiality is Against the Law in California

April 12, 2023 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

Is bestiality legal in california?

One of the law’s most important purposes is to protect those who cannot defend themselves, including animals. For this reason, sex with animals is illegal since these creatures cannot consent to the act. Bestiality (frequently misspelled as beastiality), but sometimes called zoophilia, zoo porn, or animal porn, is a criminal charge in California that falls […]

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You Can Get a DUI on a Horse in California

April 10, 2023 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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Under California DUI laws, anything self-propelled can be considered a vehicle. Under Vehicle Code section 21050 (VC), anyone riding or driving on an animal on public property is subject to the same laws as those operating a motor vehicle. In other words, these two laws make it illegal to ride a horse or operate a […]

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Are Mario and Luigi Drug Addicts That Stomp Turtles While High?

March 8, 2019 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss Last Updated on June 20, 2023

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Much has been made about the idea that the Super Mario Bros. game simply revolves around Mario and his brother Luigi hallucinating while doing mushrooms. It’s an interesting concept that really does change everything about the game. So assuming it’s true, what does that mean for the brothers from a legal perspective? Here’s what lawyer […]

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597.7 (PC): Leaving Your Dog in a Car in California

October 21, 2016 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss Last Updated on January 31, 2023

Is Leaving a Dog in a Hot Car a Crime in California?

You probably know that you shouldn’t leave your dog locked in the car on a hot summer day, but you may not realize that it is actually illegal to do so in California. Leaving a pet in a vehicle is considered a form of animal abuse under Penal Code section 597.7 (PC). If you leave […]

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Penal Code 597.5 (PC): Dogfighting Laws in California

March 30, 2013 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss Last Updated on January 9, 2023

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You can face serious criminal charges if you have been accused of training or entering your dog in a dog fight. California laws prohibit even witnessing dogfighting displays. Prosecutors take these cases very seriously, and juries are often filled with dog lovers prone to bias against those accused of these charges. It takes a skilled […]

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I have been practicing law for over 35 years, and opened my own law firm in 1998, after serving as Assistant Supervising Public Defender for the Vista Public Defender’s Office. I have defended many high profile cases in my career, fighting charges ranging from drunk driving to capital murder.

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My Vista offices are located just off the 78 freeway, directly across the street from the local courthouse and jail facility. For those further south, I have another office in Carmel Valley, off the 5 freeway and highway 56. Both offices offer free parking.

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I rely on my experience as a top defense lawyer in my area to personally review all information on this site; however the information offered here should not substitute as legal advice. If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in Vista, please contact a qualified defense attorney.