A recent article in the New York Times uncovered a strange side of the dark web, where murder-for-hire sites are plentiful, but assassins are non-existent. That being said, those who visit the sites are often criminals and are often caught and charged for trying to have someone killed. Many of these suspects are surprised when […]
Exposing Someone to Coronavirus, Breaking Quarantine and Looting
The potentially deadly coronavirus is causing panic around the globe and, unfortunately, when people panic, it’s common for them to do things that are not just unwise, but also illegal. In the wake of the coronavirus, it’s a good idea to review some of the many laws that people have broken during the pandemic, including breaking […]
The College Admissions Scandal’s Surprising Turn: Vista Bribery Lawyer
We’ve been closely following the college admissions scandal for a while now, including adding updates as parents have been sentenced, largely because it is a very public look at the federal court system, including the benefits and risks of both plea bargains and criminal trials. But last week, some big news came out about the […]
Arrested for Impersonating Someone Else? -Del Mar Defense Lawyer
Identity theft is a crime everyone has heard of, but few people know that the activities commonly called by that name include a wide array of offenses. One of the most commonly charged forms of identify theft is false impersonation. If you have been accused of this crime or any other form of identity theft, […]
Doxing Someone Isn’t Free Speech: Vista Computer Crimes Lawyer
The internet is often filled with hate speech and trash talking and while most of these behaviors are covered by the First Amendment, the California legislature has taken steps to balance the public’s right to free speech with their right to privacy and safety. That’s why activities such as criminal threats, hacking, swatting, online stalking […]
The Most Common Holiday Crimes -Oceanside Criminal Lawyer
Everyone has certain things they expect to happen around the holidays, whether that means a special Christmas event at church, a New Year’s Eve night out with friends, a massive meal with family or a gift-giving extravaganza. But these expectations and celebrations often also lead to legal trouble and just as Halloween often results in […]
Bribery Laws in California -Vista White Collar Crimes Lawyer
Bribery may be most commonly associated with politicians and police, but as the recent college admissions scandal has reminded us, it doesn’t have to involve shady criminal types and corrupt public officials. In fact, bribery laws in California are written intentionally vaguely in order to cover all cases of bribery. If you have been accused […]
Snooping on Someone’s Cell Phone is a Crime in CA in Most Cases
Throughout time, some people in relationships have been tempted to spy on their partner to find out whether or not their loved one has been cheating. In the past, that may have meant checking his letters or hiring a private investigator to spy on her, but nowadays, it could be as simple as just picking […]
The Newest Updates to the College Admissions Scandal Sentencing
It’s been six months since we first wrote about the college admissions scandal and sentencing possibilities. But this story continues to make headlines as sentences are handed down and new charges continue to be added. Carmel Valley defense attorneys like Peter M. Liss has the newest updates in the story, including the sentences handed down to […]
Bribing Someone to Throw a Sporting Event: Mira Mesa Criminal Lawyer
Bribery in general is a crime, but while most cases of bribery tend to involve public officials, not all do. When a public official is not involved, the target of bribery will often be an athlete or official playing in a sporting event, generally for the purposes of making money through gambling. If you have […]
