A few decades ago, it seemed that every kid was involved in a fist fight in school at one point or another, but as schools clamped down on bullying and violence though, these incidents became more and more rare. And now some students and their parents find themselves surprised to end up talking to police […]
False Imprisonment of Civilians & Other Criminal Acts in WandaVision
kidnapp People can do a lot of hurtful things when suffering from extreme grief, but few of them end up taking a whole town captive like Wanda Maximov does in WandaVision. But is Wanda guilty of a crime for her actions on the show, or is she yet another victim of her own overwhelming power? […]
How Plants Can “Testify” In Criminal Investigations and Trials
Plants might not be able to talk, but they may be able to say quite a bit when it comes to a criminal investigation. This is all thanks to a science called forensic botany, which may not be widely known, but can be incredibly useful in helping to identify a suspect. But just like all […]
Is Sexsomnia a Reasonable Defense Against Sex Crime Charges in Vista?
There are many strange psychological conditions out there, particularly when it comes to sleep disorders. In fact, many people have been known to commit crimes in their sleep, ranging from driving under the influence all the way to murder. A particularly disturbing sleep condition is that of sexsomnia, in which the sleeper does a variety […]
All About Manslaughter Under California Penal Code Section 192 (PC)
In most people’s minds, the distinction between manslaughter and murder charges is whether or not the killing was intentional or not. But in the legal system, things aren’t so simple as that. In fact, while involuntary manslaughter is usually a result of an accidental death that was caused by recklessness or criminally negligent behavior, voluntary […]
Is Mutual Combat a Defense Against Assault Charges in California?
On any given day in any given city in the US, chances are that two people will engage in a verbal disagreement that ends up in a fistfight. But can you fight someone if you both agree? It depends where you are, but in California, fist fights are technically against the law, whether or not […]
What Happens If You’re Caught With a Weapon in a California Prison?
Those sentenced to jail and prison are subject to many additional rules not applicable to those outside, particularly when it comes to what they are permitted to have in their possession. These rules can apply to things like cellphones or alcohol, but the most serious form of contraband in prison are weapons. If you or […]
Prosecutorial Misconduct in Vista, California: Examples and Remedies
Most people are familiar with misconduct, including illegal search and seizure, use of excessive force, or forced confessions. But while law enforcement officials are critical in arresting and investigating alleged criminals, it’s the prosecutors who actually choose to file charges, present evidence, and strive to ensure the defendant’s conviction. Unfortunately, just like police, prosecutors sometimes act in a […]
What Pretrial Motions Are Criminal Attorneys Most Likely to Use in Vista?
After charges have been filed in a criminal case, after the preliminary hearing in a felony case, and before a trial, a prosecutor or defense lawyer can make court filings called “pretrial motions” to ask a judge to make a particular decision regarding a case before the trial begins. These motions can affect the trial […]
Domestic Violence Is Against the Law; Kink and BDSM are Not
It’s fair to assume that most people don’t wish to be beaten by their spouse, girlfriend, boyfriend, or other intimate partner. But it’s not accurate to say no one wants to be hit by their lover, and over half of all people fantasize about dominating or being dominated by a partner. Many people throughout the […]
