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 […]
Is Spitting on Someone a Crime in California?
Spitting in someone’s face is one of the greatest insults you can make without saying a word. It also can quickly escalate a verbal argument into a physical one and cause someone to get seriously ill, which is why spitting on or at someone is a crime. Similarly, if a restaurant worker or anyone else […]
It’s a Crime to Refuse Medical Treatment to Your Child
When most people are dangerously ill, they visit a doctor. However, a small segment of the population believes that if they are meant to heal, prayer will cure their ailments. While this could result in deadly consequences for diseases that may be easily treatable with medication, it is still that person’s choice to trust in […]
597.7 (PC): Leaving Your Dog in a Car in Vista, California
You probably know that you shouldn’t leave your dog locked in the car on a hot summer day, but you may not realize that it is actually illegal to do so in Vista, California. Leaving a pet in a vehicle is considered a form of animal abuse under Penal Code section 597.7 (PC). If you […]
California’s Murder Law Covers Feticide
Under California law, abortion may be a legal option for a mother to choose, but otherwise, feticide can result in murder charges. Just because the death occurred to an unborn person does not mean it is a lesser crime. If you have been accused of murder related to the death of a fetus, call a […]
Matt Murdock as a Lawyer? The Many Legal Questions in Daredevil
It’s a rare day when comic book fans and other geeks can’t stop talking about a lawyer, but Matt Murdock isn’t just any defense attorney —he’s also the one-and-only vigilante of Hell’s Kitchen known as Daredevil. But if Matt Murdock loves his day job as a lawyer, will he need to give up his role […]
22610 (PC): California Laws Regarding Stun Guns and Batons
California has strict and complex weapons laws that go beyond mere gun possession and detail everything from switchblades to pepper spray use. The rules are more straightforward regarding electroshock weapons such as taser batons and stun guns. Most people can legally own these weapons under state law, but some people are banned from possessing them […]
Little Known Forensic Specialties You Might Not Have Heard Of
These days, thanks to shows like CSI, Dexter, and NCIS, everyone is familiar with forensic science, but while the existence of blood splatter and DNA analysis is common knowledge, there are plenty of other fields of forensic study that most people are totally unaware of. These experts might not be called in to handle a […]
Vista Torture Charges Under California Penal Code Section 206 (PC)
Torture may be a common enough word in our modern language, but there’s a big difference between what is considered torture under the law and what people may joke about being torture —like listening to Nickleback or being forced to eat anchovy pizza. Under California penal Code section 206 (PC), torture is specifically defined not […]
Vista and San Diego Unlawful Assembly Defense Lawyer
Unlawful assembly is a little-understood charge that many peaceful protesters face at one point or another. If you are accused of unlawful assembly in Vista or the rest of San Diego County, your criminal defense attorney can help you fight the accusations and protect your First Amendment rights. What is Unlawful Assembly? In California, unlawful […]
