Most people are only aware of a few types of fraud, the classic lying con man, the use of identity theft to get something, and use of a pyramid or Ponzi scheme to convince people to willingly give up their money because they believe they’ll get more money in return. That being said, while most […]
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 […]
Could Your Medical Device Testify Against You in Court?
You have the right to remain silent in court, but is it possible for things inside your own body to serve as evidence against you? A court in Ohio recently ruled that medical devices such as pacemakers can be used against you in court. Needless to say, defense lawyers in San Diego and the rest […]
Why You Should Never Talk to the Police
Articles on this blog often reiterate the fact that you should never speak to the police without your lawyer present. Even so, many people misinterpret that common legal advice offered by practically all criminal attorneys in San Diego to mean that they should not talk to the police if they are being investigated for a […]
Could Jaime and Cersei Lannister be Together if They Lived in California?
If you watch Game of Thrones, then you’re almost certainly already familiar with the incestuous relationship between Cersei and Jaime Lannister. While almost everyone will agree that a sister and brother maintaining a sexual relationship is more than a little gross, you might not know that it’s also illegal in California. Here’s what Jaime and […]
Violating California’s Mayhem Law
The crime of mayhem refers to maliciously disfiguring or disabling another person. There are a number of details that distinguish mayhem from the more serious offense of torture and the less serious crime of battery. With so many critical distinctions involved in this crime, it is critical you speak with a San Diego criminal lawyer […]
Defending Bucky For His Role As The Winter Soldier
Captain America: The Winter Soldier might not be out yet, but fans of the comics already know some of the key plot points. That’s why without releasing any spoilers, we can safely assume that Captain America’s sidekick and best friend, Bucky, didn’t really die in the first movie, but instead lost an arm and was […]
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 […]
Did Don Draper Commit A Hate Crime By Hitting A Priest?
In the newest Mad Men, Don Draper just spent a night behind bars for punching a priest while drunk. Though that may have been the full extent of his legal troubles related to the issue back in 1968 if Don were a modern man, he would be in a lot more hot water than that. […]
