Lawyers are supposed to help guide their clients to find the best solution to their legal problems, but what if a defendant in a trial doesn’t agree with his attorney’s advice? Can the lawyer ignore his client’s wishes if he believes it is still in their best interest? That issue is at the very heart […]
The Troubling Concept of Parallel Construction
Police are required to adhere to a strict set of rules under The Constitution that sometimes make it difficult for them to track down the person responsible for a crime or to obtain sufficient evidence to prove that person’s guilt. But some officers have started to turn to questionable techniques to get evidence and then […]
Peter Liss Is A Respected Legal Source to the Media
San Diego criminal defense lawyer Peter M. Liss not only has sterling reviews from his past clients, he has also defended clients in high-profile cases featured on a number of top media outlets. On top of that, Mr. Liss is so well respected that he is also regularly contacted by the media regarding his opinion […]
Backstrom Is Funny -But A Terrible Cop
Fox’s new cop show, Backstrom, is a hilarious view of the cynical world of police life. It’s also an excellent place to study illegal police investigations. While the namesake of the show is an ingenious detective who has an impressive ability to always uncover the truth behind a case, he does so in a way that […]
The Process of Obtaining a Restraining Order In San Diego
Has someone you loved accused you of domestic violence? If so, they may also request a restraining order against you. San Diego criminal attorney Peter M. Liss can help you fight a restraining order, but it helps if you understand the process before the restraining order actually goes to court. First off, there are two […]
Bail Reductions In San Diego
If you are arrested, you will be taken to jail and booked according to the San Diego County bail schedule, which sets a bail value according to the specific crimes you have been accused of committing. Usually the jail will add up the bail for each crime you were arrested for and require you to […]