California has some very liberal laws when it comes to abortion, but when a woman decides to have a child, the state also attempts to protect the life of the unborn fetus. That’s why killing a fetus is still considered murder and in a recent news story, a woman is even being charged with murdering […]
Can Secret Recordings be Used in Court in California?
In California, it’s illegal to film someone without their consent, so it’s only logical that many people wonder “can secret recordings be used in court?” Oceanside criminal lawyer Peter M. Liss says the answer is generally no, but there are some exceptions that are important to be aware of. Eavesdropping and Wiretapping Laws in CA […]
The Guy Who Could go to Prison Because he Got to Work Late
It’s not a crime to show up late to work. But some people are willing to commit a crime just to stay out of trouble at work. In one recent case, a man is now facing felony charges for doing exactly that. Here’s what an Oceanside forgery defense attorney has to say about the case. […]
Thinking About Cooperating With the Police? -Oceanside Defense Lawyers
One thing you will hear over and over from Oceanside defense lawyers is that you should never talk to the police without your attorney present. Often cops will try to convince you that you will look guilty if you don’t talk to them or cooperate with them. You may even believe, thanks to tv tropes, that […]
Proving Innocence After Escaping Prison? Defense Lawyer in Oceanside
It’s a common TV trope seen in shows like Luke Cage, Sense 8 and Prison Break; the main character is locked in prison for a crime he didn’t commit and he must break out of prison to prove his innocence. But in real life, simply proving your innocence doesn’t mean you can just walk away […]
Maryland Aims to Outlaw Police Use of Genealogy Websites
When the Golden State Killer was caught using DNA from a family genealogy website, most people applauded the news. But some people, including most Oceanside criminal defense lawyers worried about the potential privacy implications for such discoveries. Now Maryland is considering becoming the first state to outlaw such practices in an effort to protect the […]
When a Victim Dies 20 Years Later, You Could Still Face Murder Charges
When you imagine someone murdering another person, you probably picture the death happening fairly soon. Even in cases where the victim doesn’t die immediately and is taken to the hospital, they usually die soon afterwards. But even if a victim dies 20 years down the line, if the cause of death was attributed to something […]
What Are the Limits to Therapist/Patient Confidentiality When It Comes to Crimes?
We’ve Previously discussed the confidentiality between priests and parishioners as well as the limits of lawyer/client confidentiality, but there is one other group out there that people tend to share their deepest secrets with, and those are psychologists and therapists. You probably know that what you say in therapy is almost always confidential, but have […]
Some Cold Cases Never Really Die
While we already discussed the California statute of limitations and how they apply to criminal activities, it’s important to remember that not all crimes are affected by these limits. When it comes to crimes that do not have a statute of limitations, or those where there are particularly lengthy times for the statute of limitations […]
