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 […]
Illegal Weapons In California -Vista Violent Crime Lawyer
California has some of the strictest weapons laws in the country, ranging from what weapons anyone can possess to who can possess otherwise legal weapons. When weapons are used in crimes, the state adds additional, often very strict penalties to the charges. If you have been accused of a weapons crime in Vista, violent crime […]
New California Laws You Should Know About in 2019
A new year means new laws are taking affect, many of which may affect you immediately or at some point in the future. Here’s a rundown of some of the most important criminal laws implemented in California, courtesy of Fallbrook defense lawyer Peter M. Liss. Ignition Interlock Devices Previously, those who got DUIs with high […]
California’s 10-20-Life Rule: Oceanside Violent Crimes Lawyers
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 The law was originally enacted in 1998 to deter people from using guns to commit violent crimes and it recently went through some changes allowing judges more […]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 […]
