Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure is one of those legendary movies that people still love thirty years after its release. In fact, a new sequel is planned for release next year. In honor of the thirty year anniversary of this most excellent film, attorney Peter M. Liss has taken an in depth look at what […]
When Count Olaf Does Go to Prison, It Will Be for a Long Time
Fans of Lemony Snicket have long known shuddered at the atrocities committed by Count Olaf, but thanks to Netflix, now even more people know just how evil the frequent not-so-legal guardian of the Baudelaire children really is. While readers and viewers know they should have heeded warnings to “look away,” the tragic tale is now […]
Is The Doctor from Doctor Who an International Criminal?
The Doctor from Doctor Who is a sensitive, caring individual who has saved countless planets, even universes, but that doesn’t change the fact that he also has committed many crimes over the centuries. From the moment he stole the TARDIS, The Doctor has been committing all types of theft, immigration and customs violations. Here’s what […]
Defending Cinema’s Classic Horror Monsters Against Their Crimes
The cinema’s classic horror monsters have been haunting us for nearly 100 years, but while they may make your skin crawl, they might not be the bad guys you believe them to be -at least under the law. Here’s how a few of the classic horror monsters of film history might do if they were headed […]
A Legal Look at the Drunk Driving in the 40 Year Old Virgin
The 40-Year-Old Virgin, starring Steve Carell, Seth Rogen and Paul Rudd, is a cult favorite. While there are a lot of fantastic scenes in the movie, the one that really stands out in the mind of most DUI defense attorneys is the one where a drunk girl gives Andy the (terrifying) ride of his life -as […]
