Most people agree that stealing is wrong, but taking ownership of something you know has been stolen can be a legal gray area. Whether the matter is ethical or not typically comes down to whether or not the individual taking the item knows if it was stolen. The law considers the issue similarly, which is […]
Caught With An Unserialized, Stolen or Unregistered Firearm in Vista?
California has many laws limiting the types of weapons a person may own in the state, prohibiting guns such as assault-weapons and machine guns. But even a firearm that is otherwise legal can be illegal if it was unregistered, stolen, or if the serial number was altered or removed. Fortunately, there are defenses against all […]
What to Know About Dognapping Laws in Vista, California
One of the most increasingly common crimes is that of dognapping. Perhaps one of the most surprising things about this crime is the fact that it is usually only charged as petty or grand theft, and a good portion of people accused of the crime only face misdemeanor charges. Here’s what you should know about […]
