Falsely reporting a crime is already illegal, but given that police encounters with some groups, particularly persons of color, are more likely to end in violence, should it be a hate crime for someone to make a racist 9-11 call? This could be the case in New York if a proposed law is passed and […]
Defending Against Crimes Related to the Coronavirus in San Diego
In our continuing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak, we’ve talked about a number of crimes related to the coronavirus, including intentionally infecting others with a disease, breaking quarantine, looting and fraud. But as people have become increasingly worried about the risk of infection, we’re seeing new and sometimes unexpected crimes being committed as a result […]
The Supreme Court Determines How Much Force Makes a Crime Violent
The law frequently talks about “violent crimes,” but Oceanside violent crimes lawyers know that unless a crime is specifically defined as violent in the law itself, defining what is or is not violent can be a tricky task. That’s particularly true when trying to apply one state’s laws to another or to federal laws. A […]
Frequently Asked Questions About the Three Strikes Law
The Three Strikes Law is one of the best known sections of California’s legal code. While most people are aware that, as the name implies, those convicted of three “strikes” under the law can be sentenced to life imprisonment, there are still a lot of details about the law that most people are unfamiliar with. […]
Will a Case Get Dropped if a Victim Refuses to Testify?
A common question defendants particularly those in domestic violence cases) ask is whether their case will be dropped if the victim refuses to 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 […]
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 […]
Right Now is a Great Time to Review California’s Hate Crime Laws
With the increase of hate crimes before, during and after the 2016 presidential election, it’s a good time to review California’s hate crime laws. Here are some things a Fallbrook violent crimes defense attorney believes you should keep in mind. California’s Hate Crime Laws The number one thing to remember about California’s hate crime laws […]
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, […]
Accused of a Hate Crime in San Diego?
A hate crime occurs when one person harms another based on the victim’s race, ethnicity, origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability. Unfortunately, it is all too easy for someone who did not commit a hate crime to be accused of one. That is why it is critical to immediately hire a San Diego criminal […]
Did Don Draper Commit A Hate Crime By Hitting A Priest?
In the newest Mad Men, Don Draper just spent a night behind bars for punching a priest while drunk. Though that may have been the full extent of his legal troubles related to the issue back in 1968 if Don were a modern man, he would be in a lot more hot water than that. […]
