Human trafficking is the legal name for slavery, but human trafficking laws in California aren’t limited to only involuntary servitude. In fact, if you violate California’s pimping and pandering laws and the prostitute in question is a minor, you could be charged with violating human trafficking laws in California, even if you did not force […]
What is Pimping and Pandering? Oceanside Sex Crimes Attorney
Shows like The Deuce and movies like American Pimp or even Pretty Women tend to depict prostitutes as either strong independent women who can stand up against the violent pimps or as victims of violent pimps who beat, rape and drug them. But in actuality, while there are violent pimps who manipulate and abuse women, […]
A Look Back at All the Crimes in Pulp Fiction: Vista Violent Crimes Lawyer
It’s hard to believe, but Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction celebrated its 25th anniversary in May. To celebrate a legendary film full of violence, drug use and other crimes, Vista violent crimes lawyer Peter M. Liss has taken the time to explore the full range of crimes in Pulp Fiction. The Theft That Kicks it Off […]
More FAQs from a Vista Domestic Violence Lawyer
We’ve posted many articles on domestic violence in this blog because it is such a common crime in Southern California. We’ve even posted a basic Frequently Answered Questions article covering topics like what is domestic violence and who is protected by this law, but this barely scratches the surface of the many questions Vista domestic violence […]
The Legal Challenges of Rogue’s Power in The X-Men
Rogue is one of the X-Men’s most powerful and famous characters, with the ability to absorb the memories and life force of anyone she touches and even absorb and use the powers of other mutants. If she touches someone long enough, she could even kill them. So what legal problems could Rogue’s powers present? Here’s […]
How Cell Phone Photos Could Help or Hurt Your Case
As long as photos have become commonplace, they’ve been used as evidence in criminal trials. But historically, proving the date and time or location of a photo can often be a challenge unless the photo itself contains proof of these details such as a newspaper, clock, famous landmark or major event. That’s all changed now […]
Domestic Violence Laws Protect Same Sex Partners As Well
Most people assume that domestic violence cases always involves a man abusing a woman. But just as a woman abusing a man can be domestic violence, so can a woman beating a woman or a man punching a man. The only thing that matters in a domestic violence case, according to Del Mar domestic violence […]
“Milkshaking” Isn’t Protected Free Speech, It’s A Crime
If you haven’t already heard of the practice, “milkshaking” is a form of protest where a person throws a milkshake at a politician. While it’s mostly been used in Australia and the UK, it seems likely to catch on here in America as well. But while milkshaking may seem like a harmless, even funny, way […]
The Difference Between Assault & Battery In California
While assault and battery are two of the most common crimes in America, there is still a lot of confusion about these charges. Fortunately, a Vista violent crimes defense attorney can help you learn the difference between the two as well as the potential punishment you might face for these crimes. Aren’t Assault and Battery […]
Security Guards Charged With Assault and Battery
Security guards are expected to keep patrons and businesses safe from harassment, violence and theft, but they can’t just go about breaking the arms of anyone who looks like they could present a threat. That’s why security guards face assault and battery charges related to their work duty perhaps more than any other type of […]
