San Diego County Criminal Law Blog
Larceny and the law
Larceny is another work for theft, and it can refer to the theft of a wide variety of things. There are different classifications of larceny, which determines the penalty. Having a larceny conviction on record can affect someone’s life, so there are different defense...
Drunk driving charges and college
For prospective college students as well as those who are currently taking classes, there are many different sources of stress. From uncertainty over which college to attend to financial worries related to tuition, college is very challenging for many people....
Understanding the complexity of white collar crime
White-collar criminals in California experience unique risks that subtly result in exceptions that morph into criminal conduct. Such risks may include unlimited accessibility to company assets, personal expectations and the ever-growing desire to be more successful....
Could you accidentally commit insider trading?
Insider trading is a legal concept that even those well-versed in the law sometimes have trouble understanding. It is tricky because there are so many aspects that could make anyone guilty of the crime. Simple actions you feel are honest and legal may actually be...
What are marijuana concentrates?
Tetrahydrocannabinol, more commonly abbreviated as THC, is the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana that causes altered states and makes it addictive. If you were to purchase top-shelf marijuana, you would find that the THC content was only about 20 percent. Marijuana...
Many CA wildfires result from arson
When people around the country look at the devastation in the wake of California wildfires, it is hard to imagine anyone would do this intentionally. Yet, it does happen. Some people have an insatiable desire to set things aflame; it is an addiction. Unfortunately,...
Prison warden retires during theft allegations from 2018
When someone commits a crime and seemingly gets away with it, he or she may think that they don't have to worry about getting caught. The truth is, however, that the law will persecute someone even years after the crime happens. In California, the statute of...
Breaking down breath test accuracy
It may be widely assumed by many people in Vista that challenging the results of a breath test used to support a drunk driving charge is a fruitless pursuit. Given that such a result is often what law enforcement officials used to justify arresting one for driving...
Know the difference between robbery and theft
When people face robbery charges, they may not know how this offense is different from theft. However, law enforcement officials usually view robbery and theft differently. It is important for people to know the difference between these charges so they understand...
Attempted crimes are still crimes
Like virtually everyone, you probably know that if you commit a crime, you face criminal consequences. In California and other places, incomplete crimes can also constitute criminal activity. As such, even if your crime is not ultimately successful, you may spend time...
