Most people think of false imprisonment as the act of illegally holding someone against their will and while that is a form of the crime, it is only one form of false imprisonment. In fact, in some cases, the crime is actually just a lesser form of kidnapping. If you have any questions about false […]
Red Flags to Look Out for When Hiring a Criminal Lawyer in Oceanside
There are more than 170,000 lawyers in California. While the majority of these attorneys are reputable, honest people who do what they can to provide their clients with fair legal representation, there are a small number of them who are willing to cut corners, make false promises, cheat clients and otherwise act unethically. While we’ve […]
Your Rights When You Have Been Accused of a Crime
The US Constitution and Bill of Rights guarantee Americans certain rights when they have been accused of a crime. While an Oceanside defense attorney can be critical in helping to ensure your rights are protected, it never hurts to be familiar with your rights so you don’t accidentally waive them when your lawyer is not present. […]
Understanding Mistrials and Hung Juries: Oceanside Criminal Attorney
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 […]
