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 the State’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. The number one thing to remember about hate crimes is that it doesn’t matter if […]
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, […]
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. […]
