One of the most common questions people ask their San Diego criminal lawyer is “what rights do you lose with a felony conviction in California?” And the good news is that California does not restrict the rights of felons nearly as much as other states. Unfortunately, you will still lose some rights if you have […]
“Swatting” is a Serious Crime -San Diego Internet Crimes Lawyer
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 […]
Have You Been Arrested at the Airport? San Diego Criminal Lawyer
A shocking number of people are arrested at airports every year. That’s not only because they are major hubs for transporting illegal items and filled with tons of law enforcement personnel, but also because airports are subject to a complex tangle of federal and state laws. If you have been arrested at an airport in San […]
Pyramid, Ponzi and Endless Chain Schemes in California
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 […]
Victim Restitution Payments: San Diego Criminal Lawyer
If you are convicted of a crime, you may be required to pay restitution to the victim or be ordered to pay a fine. Here’s what you should know about financial penalties and victim restitution in California, courtesy of San Diego Criminal Lawyer Peter M. Liss. Victim Restitution In crimes where there was a victim who […]
The Woman Who Testified at Her Own Murder Trial
Victims often testify in court, but not usually in murder trials. Surprisingly though, a woman recently testified from beyond the gave against the man who took her life. Here’s what happened and what a San Diego criminal lawyer believes those facing charges should know about this unique case. Obviously, most murder victims can’t answer questions […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Truck Driver Accused of Letting Ten People Die in His Truck
Human smuggling is a federal crime that carries massive penalties as it often results in broken families, ruined lives and even death. In a recent news story, a truck driver has been charged with human trafficking after ten people died in his truck due to heat-related illness. Here’s what you should know about the case […]
