Sometimes the law is unjust. The law itself may be morally reprehensible, the penalties may be too harsh for the crime, or an ordinarily reasonable law may seem unfair in a particular case. In these cases, jurors may sometimes resort to a practice known as jury nullification, meaning they base their verdict not on the […]
Vista and San Diego Unlawful Assembly Defense Lawyer
Unlawful assembly is a little-understood charge that many peaceful protesters face at one point or another. If you are accused of unlawful assembly in Vista or the rest of San Diego County, your criminal defense attorney can help you fight the accusations and protect your First Amendment rights. What is Unlawful Assembly? In California, unlawful […]
Vista, California Rioting Laws: Penal Code 404 (PC)
Vista and the rest of San Diego County are pretty laid-back, which means riots are, fortunately, a rarity here. But on occasion, they do happen. If a riot breaks out around you, avoiding the fray is not just a good idea from a safety standpoint but also from a legal perspective because participating in a […]
Not All Religious Confession Is Protected by the Law
Even if you’re not Catholic, you probably already know that a confession made to Catholic priests is protected both by the church and the government. But that doesn’t mean that anyone of any religion can tell their clergy leader about past crimes and expect those same spiritual and legal protections. If you need to get […]
What are California’s Laws Against Deepfake Pornography?
It may seem hard to believe, but up through 2024, it was completely legal to create AI-generated pornography, even if it depicts a child’s likeness. However, this will all change in 2025, thanks to a new slate of laws signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom that target the sharing and creation of deepfake porn, namely […]
It’s a Crime to Refuse Medical Treatment to Your Child
When most people are dangerously ill, they visit a doctor. However, a small segment of the population believes that if they are meant to heal, prayer will cure their ailments. While this could result in deadly consequences for diseases that may be easily treatable with medication, it is still that person’s choice to trust in […]
