One of the most controversial issues concerning the police over the last decade has been when police should resort to the use of deadly force. Police and advocates for officer’s safety argue that they should be able to use deadly force when they feel there is a serious danger to themselves or the safety of […]
Is California’s Revenge Porn Law Constitutional?
One of the hardest jobs of America’s higher courts is the balancing of personal rights with the rights guaranteed in the Constitution. The right to free speech, for example, is very important, but not unlimited. It’s up to the courts to decide which rights are the most important in cases where one right conflicts with […]
The South Carolina Police Officer Sentenced for Shooting an Unarmed Black Man
There have been a lot of news stories over the last few years about police officers killing unarmed black men, but while many of these officers are sanctioned at work and many are brought to trial, few are actually tried and found guilty of violating the law. One rare exception was Chicago officer Jason Van […]
Understanding California’s New Assisted Suicide Law
Governor Jerry Brown made headlines recently when he authorized a new assisted suicide bill for terminally ill patients. That doesn’t mean anyone interested in committing suicide or helping suffering patients can go about the process without serious effort though. If you are accused of aiding, advising or encouraging a suicide without following the proper legal […]
Public Urination Laws and Sex Offender Registration
While most people support sex offender registration laws, many still fear the repercussions of getting labeled as a sex offender for a non-sexual act. One of the most common concerns is that simply urinating in public could be considered a sex crime, possibly ruining someone’s life for what should be a minor infraction. Because these […]
Are Cyborgs or Androids Subject to Basic Human Rights?
In recent years, movies, books and television shows have increasingly asked us to reconsider how we define humanity as machines and humans become more and more interchangeable. Scientists believe that entirely sentient AI is no more than a few decades away and while the science fiction cyborgs that entirely blur the line between man and […]
Do I Actually Need A San Diego Criminal Lawyer?
If you are being investigated for a crime, you may wonder, “should I really bother hiring a San Diego criminal lawyer?” You may consider saving some money and cooperating with the police in the hopes that you will not end up needing a defense attorney at all or that you may qualify for a public […]
