California’s 10-20-Life law, also known as the “use a gun and you’re done” law, adds additional penalties when you use a gun during the commission of certain crimes. The law was originally enacted in 1998 to deter people from using guns to commit violent crimes and it recently went through some changes allowing judges more […]
Better Understanding Assault With a Deadly Weapon Charges in California
We’ve previously discussed how many people confuse the crime of assault for that of battery, so it’s no real surprise that many people also are confused about what it means to perform assault with a deadly weapon. Here’s what a La Jolla violent crimes lawyer believes you should know about this common charge. The Definition of […]
How Will a Domestic Violence Charge Affect Your Time in the Military
We have already discussed how a domestic violence conviction can prevent you from being able to possess a firearm and how felonies can prohibit you from entering the military without a wavier, but how does a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction affect your ability to serve in the military? San Diego domestic violence attorney says your military […]
Arming Teachers on California School Campuses? Not Without Changing the Law
The recent tragedy in Parkland, Florida has left many people arguing that rather than disarming the nation, we should be arming our teachers. According to Vista violent crimes lawyer Peter M. Liss though, in California that’s not even an option under our current laws, which prohibit almost anyone from carrying a gun on school campuses. […]
Hate Crime Convictions Will Now Restrict Your Ability to Own a Firearm
California already had a number of laws on the books that restrict a person’s ability to possess a firearm based on their criminal record. Specifically, any felony or any act of domestic violence is enough to result in a loss of gun ownership rights. Now the legislature has added an additional crime to that list […]
Even Something As Minor As A Cat Hair Can Make a Difference in A Case
As any San Marcos criminal lawyer will tell you, while forensic science may not be as accurate as tv and movies would leave you to believe, the discipline still does add critical evidence to many cases. In fact, even as something as seemingly innocent and easy-to-overlook as a cat hair could mean the difference in […]
Domestic Violence Charges Can Result in the Loss of Gun Rights
Just about everyone knows that the Second Amendment allows American citizens the right to possess firearms, but the federal and state governments also have the right to enforce reasonable limits on gun ownership. One rule that both federal and state legislators have agreed on is that those who are convicted of domestic violence should not […]
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 […]
Carrying a Gun and Drugs at the Same Time is a Serious Offense in CA
Some drugs cause paranoia, while dealing and purchasing certain drugs can be a dangerous venture. With these things in mind, it’s not too surprising that many people are arrested with drugs are also carrying weapons. Unfortunately, just carrying a gun and any amount of certain drugs is a crime in itself. Here’s what you should […]
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, […]
