In any given day in San Diego and cities across the US, it’s likely that two people will end up in a verbal disagreement that will end up in a fist fight. But if both parties agree to participate in mutual combat, is it actually against the law? Technically yes, but if you and the […]
Know Your Rights at the San Diego Black Lives Matter Protests
California has officially entered its second week of Black Lives Matter protests related to the death of George Floyd. Unfortunately, a lot of protesters have been arrested -including many who did not break the law and were just in the wrong place when laws did start to get broken. If you’re planning to attend some […]
What is a Crime of Moral Turpitude? What’s the Point of These Laws?
There are some crimes in California that are considered “crimes of moral turpitude.” While this term may seem a bit outdated, it is still very relevant when it comes to the law as it can result in additional consequences after you are convicted. Unfortunately, what is considered moral turpitude is a bit of a vague […]
Spitting on Someone While Infected With Coronavirus
While the coronavirus has brought to light many great stories highlighting the good sides of humanity, it has also brought out some of the dark sides as well. We’ve been covering many of these surprising and dark stories in our coverage of Covid-19, but a recent story about a man infected with coronavirus spitting on […]
Crimes that Can Result in Lifetime Driver’s License Suspensions
There are many crimes that can result in a temporary license suspension, including drunk driving, many juvenile crimes, violating the implied consent law, reckless driving, joyriding and more. What most people don’t know is that there are also some crimes that can result in a lifetime license revocation of your Class A, B or C […]
What to Know About Aggravated Assault Charges in California
Assault and battery may be two crimes commonly confused with one another, but even those who learn the distinctions under California state law often have a hard time understanding what makes an assault become aggravated. After all, if battery is the use of force, it makes sense that aggravated battery is the use of force […]
What Happens During a Domestic Violence “Well Check?” in Vista?
When someone reports a potential case of domestic or spousal abuse, the police will almost always be sent to conduct what is known as a domestic violence “well check.” What the police document in their report will be used as evidence against the defendant when and if charges are actually filed. Even if you have […]
The Most Commonly Filed in Domestic Violence Charges in Vista
We’ve talked extensively about domestic violence on this site, but “domestic violence” is not actually a specific criminal charge, but instead the name given to multiple crimes committed against one’s intimate partner. If you were arrested during a dispute between you and your partner, your domestic violence defense lawyer can help explain which specific domestic […]
The Crimes of Home Alone: Oceanside Theft Defense Lawyer
Home Alone is largely considered a Christmas classic these days and it’s no wonder when the plot revolves around a scared little boy fighting off two seriously bad dudes all while trying to make the most of the holiday season. As a tribute to this holiday staple, Oceanside theft defense lawyer Peter M. Liss is […]
The Most Common Holiday Crimes -Oceanside Criminal Lawyer
Everyone has certain things they expect to happen around the holidays, whether that means a special Christmas event at church, a New Year’s Eve night out with friends, a massive meal with family or a gift-giving extravaganza. But these expectations and celebrations often also lead to legal trouble and just as Halloween often results in […]
