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 […]
The Legal Challenges of Rogue’s Power in The X-Men
Rogue is one of the X-Men’s most powerful and famous characters, with the ability to absorb the memories and life force of anyone she touches and even absorb and use the powers of other mutants. If she touches someone long enough, she could even kill them. So what legal problems could Rogue’s powers present? Here’s […]
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 Pros and Cons of Bail Reform
We’ve previously talked about a lawsuit hoping to put an end to California’s money-based bail system, but as the lawsuit continues its way through the court system, the legislature has went ahead and introduced a bill hoping to do the same thing. While the bill has been stalled during this legislative session and will probably […]
In California, Hazing Can be Illegal -San Diego Defense Lawyer
One of the first things many people associate with fraternities is the centuries-old tradition of hazing new pledges, but after deaths started springing up around the country related to hazing activities, many states, including California, started banning dangerous hazing rituals. If you have been charged with a crime related to hazing or want to make […]
Questions to Ask Before Hiring a San Diego Criminal Lawyer
When deciding on the right San Diego criminal lawyer, it is critical you feel confident with their ability to handle your case -you don’t want to have to seek out a new attorney later on. But for many people who have been charged with a crime, it can be hard to move past the uncertainty […]
Hit and Run Accidents in San Diego
It goes without saying that hit and run accidents are a major crime, but that fact is only highlighted when news outlets report on such incidents. Recently, hit and run accidents have become all too common in the news -like this story of a teacher almost losing her foot when she was riding her bicycle. […]
Backstrom Is Funny -But A Terrible Cop
Fox’s new cop show, Backstrom, is a hilarious view of the cynical world of police life. It’s also an excellent place to study illegal police investigations. While the namesake of the show is an ingenious detective who has an impressive ability to always uncover the truth behind a case, he does so in a way that […]
Stun Gun Laws in California: Are Tasers Legal in California?
California has some strict and complex weapons laws that go beyond mere gun possession and detail everything from switchblades to pepper spray use. In fact, while stun guns are generally legal to possess and own in California, there are situations where they are not. Since people commonly ask are tasers legal in California, San Diego criminal […]
Understanding California’s New “Yes Means Yes” Law
Last month, a new bill was signed into effect in California that clearly defines what college campuses consider consent to participate in sexual activities. Under the law, affirmative consent is required before two parties engage in sex. Here’s what you should know about the law, courtesy of San Diego criminal attorney Peter M. Liss. The […]
