No one wants to be sick, but sometimes people with infectious diseases put their own needs above the needs of others and willfully expose other people to their sickness —and sometimes people even purposefully transmit their disease. When the condition is something worse than the common cold, such as herpes, tuberculosis, or chickenpox, this willful […]
23152(c) (VC) Makes Driving While Addicted a Crime in San Diego
These days, everyone knows it’s illegal to drive drunk. Most people are even aware that you can’t drive a vehicle under the influence of drugs. But did you know that driving while addicted to drugs is actually against the law in California, even if you’re not using the drugs at the time? You can even […]
Are Mario and Luigi Drug Addicts That Stomp Turtles While High?
Much has been made about the idea that the Super Mario Bros. game simply revolves around Mario and his brother Luigi hallucinating while doing mushrooms. It’s an interesting concept that really does change everything about the game. So assuming it’s true, what does that mean for the brothers from a legal perspective? Here’s what lawyer […]
Pregnancy and Birth in California Jails and Prisons
Just because a woman is convicted of a crime doesn’t mean her reproductive system suddenly shuts down. And in fact, many women end up behind bars while pregnant. What happens next will vary depending on the specific circumstances and wishes of the mother-to-be, but one thing that’s always true is that California provides a much […]
Can You Get a DUI When You Have Auto-Brewery Syndrome?
The human body is an amazing machine, particularly since no two bodies are exactly alike. Some bodies perform quite differently from the rest, such as those afflicted by a rare medical condition known as auto-brewery syndrome (sometimes referred to as “gut fermentation syndrome”). This strange medical issue causes the body to produce alcohol as it […]
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 […]
California’s Murder Law Covers Feticide
Under California law, abortion may be a legal option for a mother to choose, but otherwise, feticide can result in murder charges. Just because the death occurred to an unborn person does not mean it is a lesser crime. If you have been accused of murder related to the death of a fetus, call a […]
Is Dr. Jekyll Legally Responsible for Mr. Hyde’s Crimes?
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is one of the famous classic tales of the Victorian Era —and with good reason. It explores themes of addiction, personal responsibility, unconscious desires, the rigidity of Victorian norms, morality, and the duality of man. People have long debated whether or not Jekyll should be considered responsible for Mr. Hyde’s […]
