Drug addiction can be a particularly dangerous problem when the addict is a parent, but in a recent case in Pennsylvania, a woman is now facing criminal charges for using drugs while pregnant. It’s a sad case for everyone involved and here’s what you should know about the situation courtesy of Vista child abuse defense […]
Is Spanking Your Child a Crime in California?
These days, everyone knows it is against the law to beat a child, but many people worry that merely raising a hand to spank a child is a criminal offense in California. The bottom line is that spanking is legal, but it must fall under what the law defines as “reasonable discipline” and that is […]
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 […]
The Most Common Crimes in California
We cover a wide variety of crimes here, but while we want to provide a resource for as many people as possible who have been charged with a crime, there’s no denying that certain crimes are committed much more regularly than others. Here is a list of the most common types of crimes in California, […]
If Indiana Jones, Captain America and Superman Can Punch Nazis, Can You?
Classic American heroes like Superman, Captain America and Indiana Jones have all punched Nazis in the face and with the rise of the Alt-Right, many real-life Americans are joining their ranks. Alt-Right leader Richard Spencer was punched in the face not once, but twice during the inauguration weekend and even Shia Lebouf shoved a Nazi […]
A Small List of the Many, Many Crimes Committed By the Gang in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
The entire charm of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia relies on watching terrible people do terrible things, but with all the things the gang has done, it’s a minor miracle any of them are still free to walk the streets. Here are a small handful of crimes the gang has committed, along with their potential […]
Spitting In Someone’s Food is Technically Battery in California
While it rarely happens, people commonly tell stories of restaurant workers messing with the food of rude patrons. If a food handler actually does spit in or lick the food of a customer though, they can be arrested and charged with battery and possibly other crimes. If you or someone you know is accused of […]
Common Defenses Against Domestic Violence
If you are accused of domestic violence, chances are you will probably have some questions. Of course, one of the biggest concerns people have is “can I fight these charges successfully?” The answer to this question will always vary based both on your circumstances and on your choice of Vista domestic violence defense lawyer. If you and […]
Remember, Defense of Others Is A Total Legal Defense
Just like the 2016 political rallies, this year’s post-election season has resulted in a surprising amount of violence. Whether you see someone attacking a Trump supporter because they are angry about the election results or someone molesting a woman because they feel the president elect’s “locker room talk” has given them justification for such actions, […]
Self Defense Laws In California
We’ve mentioned self defense in previous Oceanside violent crime defense attorney articles, but we’ve never discussed it in detail until now. That being said, self defense is an important legal strategy to know about as it is one of the most popular and most successful violent crime defenses available to a defendant. Self defense can […]
