No one wants to get sick, but sometimes people with contagious diseases put their own needs above the needs of others and willingly expose other people to their sickness. But assuming we’re talking about something more extreme than the common cold, this behavior is not only rude, it is also dangerous. That’s why knowingly exposing […]
Drug Sales Charges In California
We’ve covered a number of drug crimes before, but one of the most common crimes outside of possession are those involving the sale of illegal substances. If you have been arrested and accused of selling a controlled substance, please call San Diego criminal lawyer Peter M. Liss. It’s important to note that sentences for the […]
Offering and Preparing False Evidence Is A Felony
If all the facts in a case were immediately obvious, the court’s job would be a lot easier, but as it stands, we have to rely on testimony, forensics, expert opinion and other forms of evidence to help guide the judge and jury to the right conclusion. Unfortunately, these things don’t always tell a complete, […]
Rioting In San Diego Is No Laugh Riot
San Diego is a pretty laid back place, which means riots are, fortunately, a rarity here. But if such an event were to occur, avoiding the fray is not just a good idea from a safety standpoint, but also from a legal perspective. That’s because the mere act of participating in a riot is a […]
Peeping Tom Laws In California
California law has two specific penal code subsections to protect the public from those commonly called “peeping Toms.” The first covers peeking while loitering while the second involves using a device of some kind to violate someone’s privacy. If you have been accused of either of these crimes, a San Diego criminal lawyer can help […]
Understanding California’s Lynching Laws
When you hear the word lynching, you probably think of a horrific scene where someone takes the life of an innocent person merely due to his or her race or religion, but under California state law, the term actually refers to rioters working to take a person under police custody. Here’s what you should know […]
Sorry Griswolds, Christmas Vacation Means Jail Time
Christmas vacation might be a modern Christmas classic, but it’s also a classic example of how people fail to understand the law. In fact, if the Griswold family Christmas took place in California, cousin Eddie would likely be spending the New Year behind bars. Only a San Diego criminal lawyer could help him get out […]
Could the Addams Family Be Charged With Child Endangerment?
It’s fine to be creepy and kooky, mysterious and spooky, but the Addams family’s parenting skills are pretty much all together ooky -and that could be a problem. While the Addams parents are certainly a loving, caring and cooperative couple who would never abuse their children, the law requires parents to keep their children safe […]
How to Have Your Criminal Record Expunged in San Diego
If you have been convicted of a crime, it will remain on your record unless it is expunged. When that occurs, you can legally answer “no” on job and housing applications that ask if you have been convicted of a crime -unless you are applying for a state license, a public job or a position […]
Is Batman Guilty of Child Endangerment?
Recently, Dorkly posted a comic about the issues facing Batman’s newest ward, while io9 ranked the Caped Crusader as #1 in their list of heroes who should be arrested for child endangerment. While the first one is obviously a joke, the io9 article makes a good case. So, is Batman guilty of child endangerment or […]
