A common question defendants ask their criminal lawyers in San Marcos is whether their case will be dropped if the victim doesn’t testify. This is especially true in domestic violence and sexual assault cases where the entire case may come down to one person’s account of events versus the other’s. The answer to this question […]
In California, Hazing Can be Illegal -San Diego Defense Lawyer
One of the first things many people associate with fraternities is the centuries-old tradition of hazing new pledges, but after deaths started springing up around the country related to hazing activities, many states, including California, started banning dangerous hazing rituals. If you have been charged with a crime related to hazing or want to make […]
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 […]
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, […]
The Three Strikes Law In California
One of the best known aspects of California law is the controversial “Three Strikes Law.” Under this rule, anyone who is charged with three qualifying felonies may automatically be sentenced to a life sentence. The law was recently revised in 2013 to help stop overcrowding in prisons, but while it is less severe than it once was, […]
San Diego Tests the Limits of Our State’s Gang Laws
Brandon Duncan, a rapper who performs by the name Tiny Doo is, like many other rappers, part of a gang. While the rapper’s album “No Safety” isn’t a best seller, it has attracted national attention because it has allowed prosecutors to charge Tiny Doo with crimes that could result in a lifetime prison sentence. That’s […]
Supreme Court Declares Cell Phone Searches Require A Warrant
There was a time when cell phones simply stored phone numbers and records of when calls took place, but with so many smart phones in use today, a cell phone can now provide banking records, photos, email conversations, texts, internet search histories and more. Back in 2011, the California legislature tried to enact a bill […]
Possible Charges Facing the Members of West Coast Crips
The San Diego police arrested over fifty gang members in late April for their role in the West Coast Crips. Here are a few of the charges those arrested might face and links to better understand each of the specific crimes and possible defenses to the crimes, courtesy of Mira Mesa gang crime lawyer Peter M. […]
Fighting RICO Charges With a Vista Federal Attorney
While we previously discussed conspiracy laws in California, we have not discussed the federal version of these charges, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, better known as RICO. If you have been charged with this serious crime, or believe you may be, please call Vista federal lawyer Peter M. Liss as soon as possible. […]
Fighting Gang Crime Charges In San Diego
If San Diego police or prosecutors suspect that a crime was committed as part of a gang activity, they may add a gang enhancement to the charges. While this is not a charge in itself, it will drastically increase the consequences of any charges you are already facing. For example, a misdemeanor theft charge will […]
