False news, scam emails, fake bomb threats, April Fool’s Day pranks, swatting attacks and conspiracy theories tend to have one thing in common -they all start with a lie. While lying isn’t explicitly illegal, it can be if it puts someone at risk of harm. In fact, the most famous example of why free speech […]
What Are the Immigration Consequences for a California DUI?
For non-citizens, criminal charges carry additional stress because the defendant will often stress about whether or not a conviction will affect his or her immigration status. In fact, the first question non-citizens typically ask their DUI attorney is “will this subject me to deportation?” The good news is that generally a simple drunk driving conviction […]
What are You Supposed to do When You’re Being Arrested in Vista?
We previously covered what to do when you are pulled over by the police and you believe you may be suspected of driving under the influence, but people are obviously arrested for plenty of other crimes aside from drunk driving. Here’s what you’re supposed to do when you’re being arrested in Vista to help protect […]
Understanding the Difference Between an Infraction, Misdemeanor and Felony
While most people understand that a felony is worse than a misdemeanor, they don’t understand what exactly is the difference between the two -an many people aren’t even aware of what an infraction is at all. Ultimately, the differences come down to the severity of the charges as well as the potential penalties. Misdemeanors Versus […]
The Difference Between Assault and Battery In California
While assault and battery are two of the most common crimes in America, there is still a lot of confusion about what makes these two crimes unique from one another. In fact, while they are often charged together and many people use them interchangeably in conversation, the two crimes are, in fact, very distinct. When […]
Understanding the Statute of Limitations In California for Criminal Charges
Everyone has heard the term “statute of limitations,” and most people have a vague idea of how the concept works, but the specifics of these laws are important to understand if you have been accused of a crime. Criminal lawyer Peter M. Liss is here to help you get a better understanding of the statute […]
