When you’re in prison or jail, you are stuck behind bars and unable to access your bank accounts or pay bills. So what happens to your stuff while you’re inside? That’s actually a common question many clients ask their San Diego criminal lawyer. Where Does Your Stuff Go? Well, that’s actually up to you. The state […]
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 […]
Fighting Car Insurance Fraud Charges in San Diego
Almost everyone in San Diego has a car, which means that car accidents are an unfortunate daily occurrence in our county. Unfortunately, some accidents don’t actually occur “on accident” and when that happens, auto insurance fraud has occurred. Auto insurance fraud is so common here in California, that the California Department of Insurance has a […]
With Halloween Coming, Remember the State’s Mask Laws
Maybe it’s because of Hollywood or maybe it’s just because California loves Halloween more than others, but we live in a pretty mask-friendly state overall. In fact, whereas some states only allow people under 16 to wear masks and others ban their use outside of October, anyone can wear a mask any time of year […]
Better Understanding Plea Bargains in San Diego
Everyone knows the term “plea bargain” and most people understand the basics of the concept, but few people aside from San Diego criminal lawyers understand the process of making plea bargains and the California laws they must follow. Here’s a little primer on what goes into making a plea bargain in San Diego county. Plea Bargains […]
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 […]
