A new year just rolled in, and with it, a number of new laws. Some of the laws went into effect on January 1, but many others will not go into effect until later in the year. Here’s what you should know according to Vista criminal lawyer Peter M. Liss. New Gun Laws in California […]
Serial Cat Shooter in Oakland Wanted for Animal Abuse
Over the last five weeks, multiple cats have been found injured after being shot with a pellet gun within a two mile radius in Oakland and officials are on the lookout for a serial cat shooter. The news is highly upsetting not just for local cat owners, but for animal lovers everywhere -and that’s why […]
Are the Mario Bros. Just Animal-Abusing Drug Addicts?
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 Oceanside […]
Bestiality is a Form of Animal Cruelty and Against the Law in CA
One of the most important purposes of the law is to protect those who cannot defend themselves. This is particularly true when it comes to animal abuse, which includes sexual abuse against animals, also known as bestiality or zoophilia. Anyone accused of this crime should immediately call a San Marcos animal abuse attorney as soon as […]
Even Horses Can Count as a Vehicle When it Comes to DUI Law
Vista drunk driving defense attorney Peter M. Liss previously discussed how just about anything self-propelled can be considered a vehicle under California DUI codes, but people are still surprised when they hear specific examples explaining just how broad the law is. For example, even a horse can be considered a vehicle and subject someone to […]
Dog Hoarding Isn’t Just Bad News, It Can Also be a Crime
Like all forms of hoarding, animal hoarding is a mental disorder, only while hoarding old news papers only puts the people living in a home in danger, animal hoarding causes suffering to each and every animal involved. That’s why animal hoarders often face criminal charges after the pets are removed from their homes. If you […]
Leaving Your Pet in a Hot Car is a Crime
You probably already know that you shouldn’t leave your dog locked in a car on a hot summer day, but did you know it’s actually against the law as well? In fact, leaving your pooch (or other pet) in the vehicle can result in your car window getting smashed, your losing custody of your pet […]
Killing Endangered Species Is A Federal Crime
A Texas teenager recently made headlines when he was arrested and charged with violating the Migratory Bird Act after killing two highly endangered whooping crane. Here’s what penalties he and others could face for hunting endangered animals in the US and how a Vista federal crimes lawyer can help anyone charged with these crimes. First, it’s worth […]
Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Beating Seal to Death
A transient man has recently been charged with animal cruelty after beating an elephant seal pup to death on a San Diego beach. His Pacific Beach defense lawyer argues that the man thought he was helping to put an injured seal out of its misery. Here’s what you should know about this case. First, the […]
Fighting Animal Abuse Or Neglect Charges in San Diego
California has some of the strictest animal abuse and neglect laws in the country, covering not only pets, but wildlife, livestock and strays. In fact, if someone sees your dog alone in the car panting without water, you may be arrested for animal cruelty or neglect even if you only left your dog for a few minutes […]
