Everyone has heard of hung juries and mistrials and while most people understand that a hung jury occurs when the jurors cannot come to a unanimous decision, fewer know that hung juries result in mistrials (other things can cause mistrials too, more on that later). Even fewer still understand what happens when a mistrial is […]
Is Being a Bad Date a Crime? If it Involves Fraud, Maybe
We’ve all been on bad dates at one point or another and many of us have even walked out on the date without saying goodbye. Is that illegal? Not normally, but if you set up dates specifically to get someone to buy you expensive meals and then leave before the check comes every time, Oceanside […]
DNA Ancestry Sites Could Mean a Drastic Change in Police Investigations
DNA testing kits were one of the most popular gifts given in 21017, but it turns out that many people sending their DNA kits in for testing gave up a lot more privacy than they expect to. In fact, Oceanside criminal lawyers were surprised to discover that a familial DNA testing site was responsible for […]
Can You Record Your Interactions With The Police in California?
Between all the recent cases where police have been accused of sexual abuse, racism and brutality, it’s hardly surprising that more and more people are choosing to film their interactions with the police. Encinitas defense lawyer Peter M. Liss offers these tips for those who want to record their experiences with the police. Know your […]
