The SWAT (or Special Weapons and Tactics) team is an elite unit of police officers tasked with handling particularly dangerous situations. While this special team helps resolve some particularly deadly situations, their presence can sometimes escalate certain circumstances a heavily armed and aggressive force isn’t necessary. Unfortunately, the aggressive nature of the SWAT team is […]
Service Animal Fraud in California
Thanks to the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons with service animals can bring their trained companion animals wherever they go, including restaurants, hotels, grocery stores, and other places where pets are prohibited. But some people falsely claim their pet is a service animal, so they can take the creature wherever they go or live in […]
California Car Registration Fraud: Vehicle Code 4463 (VC)
Whether you are trying to save a little extra cash or just don’t want to deal with the DMV, you might be tempted to counterfeit your license registration sticker or paperwork rather than properly registering your car with the state and getting official tags, license plates, or smog certification. Unfortunately, what may seem like a […]
The Unlawful Use of a Disability Placard in California
California Vehicle Code section 22507.8 (VC) makes it illegal to park in a handicapped parking spot without the proper disability placard or license plate. Violating this law is only an infraction punishable by a fine of up to $500. Additionally, the vehicle may be towed, and the driver will be responsible for towing and impoundment […]
Possession of a Fake ID in California: Penal Code 470(b) (PC)
Obtaining and using a fake ID might not seem like a huge deal, especially if it’s just used to get into bars and clubs. But if you are arrested for the possession of a fake ID, you can face serious criminal charges. When you have been accused of violating fake ID laws in San Diego, […]
How A San Diego Credit Card Fraud Lawyer Can Help You
Credit card fraud is increasing in frequency every day. As the internet makes it easier to steal, share and use credit card information, it will continue to do so. Unfortunately, because so many credit card fraud cases involve anonymous internet activities, many people are wrongly charged with this crime. In many cases, police begin to […]
Fighting Workers’ Compensation Fraud Charges in San Diego: 1871.4 (CIC)
Workers’ compensation insurance benefits were designed as a way for employees to seek compensation for on-the-job injuries without having to prove that their employer was responsible for the injury. While the program has been successful overall, some take advantage of the system by committing fraud, violating California Insurance Code section 1871.4 (CIC). If you have […]
California Hacking Laws Prohibit Accessing Computers Without Permission
It can be very tempting to look at someone’s emails, Facebook, Instagram messages, texts, or other private data without permission. Still, unauthorized access of another person or company’s computer, electronic data, or computer network without permission is a crime in California. It doesn’t matter if you were trying to commit a crime, such as fraud […]
A San Diego Identity Theft Attorney Can Help You Fight the Charges
Identity theft involves using the personal identification information of another person for an unlawful or fraudulent purpose. Here’s what you should know about this common crime as defined under California Penal Code 530.5 (PC).
San Diego False Impersonation Attorney Peter M. Liss
Identity theft is a crime everyone has heard of, but few people know that the activities commonly called by that name include a wide array of offenses. One of the most commonly charged forms of identify theft is false impersonation. If you have been accused of this crime or any other form of identity theft, […]
