Human trafficking is the legal name for slavery, but human trafficking laws in California aren’t limited to only involuntary servitude. In fact, if you violate California’s pimping and pandering laws and the prostitute in question is a minor, you could be charged with violating human trafficking laws in California, even if you did not force […]
Child Abduction Laws in California -Escondido Criminal Lawyer
Thanks to Amber Alerts and around-the-clock news networks, it often feels like kids are abducted every day. Movies and TV shows would have you believe that these children are all captured by child molesters and criminals looking for hostages, but the reality is that most abducted children are actually taken by relatives during some kind […]
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 […]
Taking a Hostage in California -San Diego Violent Crimes Lawyers
Sometimes those facing arrest and imprisonment consider threatening to hurt an innocent person in order to manipulate the police into letting them free or to prevent officers from shooting them. But San Diego Violent Crimes Lawyers believe the public should know that anyone caught after taking a hostage will face additional charges and the penalties […]
The Fake Kidnapping in The Big Lebowski Will Not Stand, Man
There’s a lot going on in The Big Lebowski, from themes of existentialism to a pure and simple love of bowling, but the basic story line involves “The Dude” getting mixed up in the kidnapping of Mr. Lebowski’s wife, Bunny -a kidnapping which ends up being completely fake. Here’s what could happen to those involved, […]
When Count Olaf Does Go to Prison, It Will Be for a Long Time
Fans of Lemony Snicket have long known shuddered at the atrocities committed by Count Olaf, but thanks to Netflix, now even more people know just how evil the frequent not-so-legal guardian of the Baudelaire children really is. While readers and viewers know they should have heeded warnings to “look away,” the tragic tale is now […]
Jareth, The Goblin King, is Guilty of More Than Just Kidnapping
The villain of The Labyrinth, played by David Bowie, is one of the most charming bad guys in any fantasy film -that despite the fact that he kidnaps a baby in strange attempt to seduce a 15 year old. But while being charismatic is a great thing, it’s not enough to change the fact that […]
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 […]
Don’t Fight Kidnapping Charges Without A Del Mar Defense Lawyer
Everyone has a basic idea of what defines kidnapping thanks to so many movies and TV shows that depict abductions, but in real life, kidnapping is quite different from what you see on screen. If you have been charged with kidnapping, please call Solana Beach defense lawyer Peter M. Liss as soon as possible. California […]
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, […]
