The SWAT (or Special Weapons and Tactics) team is an elite unit of the police designed to deal with particularly dangerous situations. While this special team can help resolve some particularly deadly situations, they can also escalate certain situations when their presence isn’t actually necessary, which is why some internet users have made a game […]
The Troubling Concept of Parallel Construction
Police are required to adhere to a strict set of rules under The Constitution that sometimes make it difficult for them to track down the person responsible for a crime or to obtain sufficient evidence to prove that person’s guilt. But some officers have started to turn to questionable techniques to get evidence and then […]
If Indiana Jones, Captain America and Superman Can Punch Nazis, Can You?
Classic American heroes like Superman, Captain America and Indiana Jones have all punched Nazis in the face and with the rise of the Alt-Right, many real-life Americans are joining their ranks. Alt-Right leader Richard Spencer was punched in the face not once, but twice during the inauguration weekend and even Shia Lebouf shoved a Nazi […]
You Have the Right to be Silent -But Not to Lie to Police
We previously discussed how you can’t be charged with obstruction of justice if you refuse to speak with the police. But while you always have the right to remain silent and to have a San Diego criminal lawyer present when you do choose to speak to police, lying to the police is a crime. It […]
Can Your Silence Be Used Against You in Court? In Some Cases, Yes
Anyone familiar with the US Constitution knows that the Fifth Amendment protects citizens against self-incrimination. What you probably don’t know though is that thanks to a 2013 Supreme Court ruling, staying silent without directly invoking your Fifth Amendment right could actually be incriminating in itself. Here’s why you should speak with a La Jolla criminal […]
Can I Become A Superhero In San Diego?
Over the past decade, more and more people have taken to the streets in body armor, striving to become real life superheroes. While any wannabe heroes may not be able to develop powers, like Wolverine or Spider-Man, anyone who is brave enough can choose to fight criminals the way Iron Man and Batman do. But […]
Terrorist and Criminal Threats In San Diego, CA
In California, criminal threats of any nature, be they personal or terror-related, are charged in the same manner. That means whether you threaten to threaten to kill an ex or if you call in a bomb threat to an airport, you will still be charged with making a criminal threat. If you have been accused […]
