California has some very liberal laws when it comes to abortion, but when a woman decides to have a child, the state also attempts to protect the life of the unborn fetus. That’s why killing a fetus is still considered murder and in a recent news story, a woman is even being charged with murdering […]
Can Secret Recordings be Used in Court in California?
In California, it’s illegal to film someone without their consent, so it’s only logical that many people wonder “can secret recordings be used in court?” Oceanside criminal lawyer Peter M. Liss says the answer is generally no, but there are some exceptions that are important to be aware of. Eavesdropping and Wiretapping Laws in CA […]
Falsifying Signatures or Documents: Oceanside Forgery Lawyer
Forgery is most closely associated with signing someone else’s signature, but it can also involve a number of other crimes including falsifying a document in order to obtain money or property. These crimes are all performed for the purposes of committing fraud, so if you are accused of forgery, Oceanside forgery lawyer Peter M. Liss […]
When Police Do or Do Not Need Warrants to Search a Vehicle
We previously discussed how complex the search and seizure laws are in the U.S. One particular area of confusion for most people is the fact that while police need a warrant to search a home, they do not need one to search a vehicle. But what about vehicles parked on someone’s driveway? As it turns out, […]
DNA Ancestry Sites Could Mean a Drastic Change in Police Investigations
DNA testing kits were one of the most popular gifts given in 21017, but it turns out that many people sending their DNA kits in for testing gave up a lot more privacy than they expect to. In fact, Oceanside criminal lawyers were surprised to discover that a familial DNA testing site was responsible for […]
