Pretty much any show or movie with a courtroom trial scene features the TV Trope of a lawyer objecting to something because it’s hearsay. But what is hearsay, exactly, and why can’t it be used in courts in Vista? Lawyer Peter M. Liss explains California Evidence Code section 1200 (EC), including the exceptions that allow […]
Are Mario and Luigi Drug Addicts That Stomp Turtles While High?
Much has been made about the idea that the Super Mario Bros. game simply revolves around Mario and his brother Luigi hallucinating while doing mushrooms. It’s an interesting concept that really does change everything about the game. So assuming it’s true, what does that mean for the brothers from a legal perspective? Here’s what lawyer […]
The Concept of Imperfect Self Defense and When it Can be Used in Vista
Self-defense is considered a “perfect defense,” meaning you automatically qualify for a full acquittal if the defense succeeds. However, even with a top criminal attorney, it can be difficult to prove all of the requirements for self defense, particularly in a case involving murder. When it’s impossible to prove self defense in a murder case […]
Why Frank Castle Deserves a New Trial in Daredevil
One of the defining character-building moments of Netflix’s Daredevil series is the complete and utter failure of Matt Murdock as a defense lawyer in the courtroom trial of Frank Castle, a.k.a. The Punisher. While Murdock and his legal partner, Foggy Nelson, always had the deck stacked against them in this case (Frank Castle is undoubtedly […]
Fighting Charges If You Were Forced to Commit a Crime
Many consider themselves to be reasonable people who would never break the law aside from maybe driving a little too fast on the freeway. But if someone coerces them to do a criminal act by threatening their life or the lives of their family members, they may be willing to do just about anything […]
Can You Get a DUI When You Have Auto-Brewery Syndrome?
The human body is an amazing machine, particularly since no two bodies are exactly alike. Some bodies perform quite differently from the rest, such as those afflicted by a rare medical condition known as auto-brewery syndrome (sometimes referred to as “gut fermentation syndrome”). This strange medical issue causes the body to produce alcohol as it […]
Matt Murdock as a Lawyer? The Many Legal Questions in Daredevil
It’s a rare day when comic book fans and other geeks can’t stop talking about a lawyer, but Matt Murdock isn’t just any defense attorney —he’s also the one-and-only vigilante of Hell’s Kitchen known as Daredevil. But if Matt Murdock loves his day job as a lawyer, will he need to give up his role […]
Vista and San Diego Unlawful Assembly Defense Lawyer
Unlawful assembly is a little-understood charge that many peaceful protesters face at one point or another. If you are accused of unlawful assembly in Vista or the rest of San Diego County, your criminal defense attorney can help you fight the accusations and protect your First Amendment rights. What is Unlawful Assembly? In California, unlawful […]
Is Lester Nygaard Legally Responsible For Sam Hess’ Death In Fargo?
The Fargo series has a predictably violent plot that really gets started when ridiculously meek Lester Nygaard meets dangerous assassin Lorne Malvo in the hospital. What happens next is exactly the kind of occurrence that criminal lawyers deal with every day. If you haven’t watched the series yet, don’t worry, we’ll only be discussing what […]
What Kind of Charges Could Skyler From Breaking Bad Face?
While we don’t know how the show will end yet, season five has made it clear that Breaking Bad’s Skyler White is willing to work with Walt -as long as it means keeping their kids safely away from the mess. She’s terrified of him and if she were arrested for her role in Walter’s business, […]
