Diaries and journals can be written for many reasons, but one thing most of these writers have in common is the expectation that their private thoughts and observations will be kept confidential. Unfortunately, the US legal system doesn’t hold diaries as a protected source of speech that can’t be used against their writer later on. […]
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 […]
Breaking and Entering Under California Law
Police officers in television shows are constantly arresting people for people for “breaking and entering,” which they often shorten to “B&E.” But in most states, including California, breaking and entering isn’t a real crime. It is still illegal to break into homes and businesses, but the actual charge you’ll face will usually be burglary or […]
23152(c) (VC) Makes Driving While Addicted a Crime in San Diego
These days, everyone knows it’s illegal to drive drunk. Most people are even aware that you can’t drive a vehicle under the influence of drugs. But did you know that driving while addicted to drugs is actually against the law in California, even if you’re not using the drugs at the time? You can even […]
Better Understanding Double Jeopardy in Vista, California
The concept of double jeopardy as it applies to the law is one of those things that many people know about but few people understand. Here’s what double jeopardy actually means to someone already charged with a crime. What is Double Jeopardy Under the Law? Most people grasp the basic idea of double jeopardy -that […]
Can You Be Charged With Murder for Killing a Fetus in California?
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 victim was an unborn child does not mean it is a lesser crime. If you have been accused of murder related to the death of a fetus, call a criminal […]
Here’s How to Legally Film California Police
Between all the recent cases where police have been accused of sexual abuse, racism, and brutality, it’s hardly surprising that more and more people in California are choosing to film their interactions with the police. Criminal attorney Peter M. Liss offers these tips for those who want to record their experiences with law enforcement officers […]
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 […]
Oral Copulation Can Be A Crime In Vista and the Rest of California
Oral sex is usually legal in California, but there are instances where the activity can result in an arrest. For the most part, two consenting adults participating in oral sex are totally safe from the law, but when either of the participants is under 18 or forced against their will, a crime may have been […]
