You probably already know that the US Constitution guarantees your right to a speedy trial, but what does that actually mean? Does it mean you are guaranteed a trial within a week of your arrest? A month? A year? San Diego criminal lawyers will all agree, the answer is complicated. Speedy Trials and California Law […]
Is California’s Revenge Porn Law Constitutional?
One of the hardest jobs of America’s higher courts is the balancing of personal rights with the rights guaranteed in the Constitution. The right to free speech, for example, is very important, but not unlimited. It’s up to the courts to decide which rights are the most important in cases where one right conflicts with […]
Better Understanding Plea Bargains in San Diego
Everyone knows the term “plea bargain” and most people understand the basics of the concept, but few people aside from San Diego criminal lawyers understand the process of making plea bargains and the California laws they must follow. Here’s a little primer on what goes into making a plea bargain in San Diego county. Plea Bargains […]
Could Jaime and Cersei Lannister be Together if They Lived in California?
If you watch Game of Thrones, then you’re almost certainly already familiar with the incestuous relationship between Cersei and Jaime Lannister. While almost everyone will agree that a sister and brother maintaining a sexual relationship is more than a little gross, you might not know that it’s also illegal in California. Here’s what Jaime and […]
Stun Gun Laws in California
California has some strict and complex weapons laws that go beyond mere gun possession and detail everything from switchblades to pepper spray use. In fact, while stun guns are generally legal to possess and own in California, there are situations where they are not. Here are some of the specifics of Taser laws in CA, from a […]
Medical Marijuana Is Still Illegal Under Federal Law
As Californians, it is pretty easy to take medicinal marijuana for granted, forgetting that all marijuana use is illegal under federal law. Unfortunately, some people are reminded the hard way that just because something is legal in the state doesn’t mean it is legal in the country. That’s why San Diego criminal lawyer Peter M. Liss […]
Supreme Court Declares Cell Phone Searches Require A Warrant
There was a time when cell phones simply stored phone numbers and records of when calls took place, but with so many smart phones in use today, a cell phone can now provide banking records, photos, email conversations, texts, internet search histories and more. Back in 2011, the California legislature tried to enact a bill […]
Have You Been Accused of Torture in San Diego?
Everyone has a pretty basic understanding of what torture is, but like many criminal acts, the legal definition isn’t quite the same as the commonly accepted definition. If you have been accused of torture in San Diego, it is critical you contact a skilled San Diego criminal lawyer as soon as possible. Under the law, […]
Have You Been Charged With Credit Card Fraud In San Diego?
These days, practically everyone has had first-hand experience with having to cancel one of their debit or credit cards due to fraud. In fact, credit card fraud is one of the fastest growing crimes in the world. Unfortunately, because these crimes so often involve anonymous internet users, many people are falsely accused of this very […]
