When you see a sun-ripened fruit hanging from the branch, it’s natural to want to pick it. But if the tree doesn’t belong to you, take a minute to evaluate the situation first. While you’re usually allowed to harvest from public trees, the law is more complex when it comes to plants located on private […]
What to do When You are Being Investigated & Signs it’s Happening
In television and movies, the suspect almost always knows the police are investigating them and acts accordingly. But in real life, things are rarely so obvious. You do not legally have to be informed of an investigation, and police often prefer not to notify someone that they are a suspect until they formally charge them […]
NyQuil Does Have Alcohol in It, So Can You Get a DUI from It?
It’s widely known that NyQuil and other cold medicines like Robitussin or Vicks Formula 44 contain alcohol, so people often wonder if they risk getting a DUI just for driving with a cold or flu. It’s a fair question, especially considering that having a fever can increase your BAC up to 9%. So, will NyQuil show […]
What Alternative Custody Options are Available in Vista?
In recent years, courts around the country have offered an increasing number of alternatives to incarceration, including home arrest and electronic surveillance options. For a long time, San Diego County courts hesitated to take advantage of alternative sentencing options in all the most unusual cases. However, judges and prosecutors are now more open to these […]
California Penal Code Section 118 (PC): Perjury Charges in Vista
When you swear to tell the truth, you are not only ethically held to tell the truth; you are legally obliged to do so. If you are caught lying under oath in Vista, California, you can be charged with knowingly providing false testimony while under oath, better known as perjury, a crime under California Penal […]
What are the Legal Consequences of LSD in Vista, California?
LSD, a.k.a. lysergic acid diethylamide, or acid, is one of the most popular and famous hallucinogenic drugs in America. It’s also illegal at both national and state levels and possession of the substance can leave you facing serious penalties, particularly if you are accused of selling the drug. If you are facing LSD charges in […]
Can You Lose Your License for Life in California?
Many crimes can result in a temporary license suspension, including drunk driving, certain juvenile crimes, violating the implied consent law, reckless driving, joyriding, and more. Most people don’t know that some offenses can also result in a lifetime license revocation of your Class A, B, or C licenses, meaning you lose this type of driver’s license forever in California. If you […]
Is Doxing Legal Under California Law?
The internet is often filled with hate speech and trash-talking. Most of these behaviors are covered by the First Amendment; however, the California legislature has taken steps to balance the public’s right to free speech with their right to privacy and safety. As a result, activities such as hacking and swatting are against the law. Similarly, sharing someone’s personal […]
Can Someone Charged With Domestic Violence Become a Cop?
We’ve previously discussed how a domestic violence charge can prevent someone from joining the armed forces and likely end any military career. When many people find this out, they assume the same would be true for police officers, but in practice, the effects of a domestic violence conviction are somewhat different for those in law […]
What Happens if You Dine and Dash in Vista, California?
Some people dine and dash for fun, others dine and ditch because they get tired of waiting for the check, and others skip out on their bill because they forgot their wallet. Whatever the reason, you can go to jail for not paying your bill at a restaurant in Vista, and sometimes dine and dash […]
