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June 26, 2024 | Criminal Law | Peter Blair
If you’re facing criminal charges, you might be wondering if there’s any way to have those charges dropped. While the possibility exists, it’s important for you to understand that this process largely depends on the circumstances surrounding your case and the discretion of certain parties in the legal system. Understanding what dropping charges means and […]
Read moreMay 30, 2024 | Domestic Violence | Peter Blair
Restraining orders in California are important tools to keep people safe from abusive conduct while the legal process runs its course. These are protective measures to control whether an alleged abuser can contact a person seeking a restraining order. If a person is stalking, harassing, abusing, or threatening you, a restraining order can help protect […]
Read moreApril 18, 2024 | Sex Crimes | Peter Blair
The idea of having sex in a car may be seen by some as a gray area between private and public, making this moment of intimacy seem innocent. However, the reality from a legal perspective is a bit different. That’s why it is necessary to understand what you’re allowed to do under California state laws […]
Read moreMarch 2, 2024 | DUI | Peter Blair
Facing a driving under the influence (DUI) charge in San Diego, CA comes with significant legal implications that could impact your life in various ways. It’s important for defendants to understand that while not all DUI charges escalate to the felony level, certain circumstances can elevate them from the misdemeanor level, leading to more severe […]
Read moreFebruary 12, 2024 | California Law | Peter Blair
As a defendant facing serious allegations, it’s important to be aware of the laws surrounding your case. In San Diego, as in many other jurisdictions, there is no statute of limitations for the crime of murder. This underscores society’s view that murder is among the most heinous offenses — one that impacts not just individuals […]
Read moreNovember 17, 2023 | California Law | Peter Blair
Illegal hacking is against the law under several federal statutes and California state laws. So, is snooping through someone’s phone illegal? Can you be arrested for hacking someone’s phone in California? The simple answer to these questions is “yes.” In California, hacking into someone’s phone can be illegal under federal and state anti-hacking laws and […]
Read moreOctober 27, 2023 | Domestic Violence | Peter Blair
Understanding the scope of domestic violence charges is essential for defendants in California, especially given the severity of penalties that it carries. In some situations, domestic violence charges can be felonies, and in others, they will be charged as misdemeanors. The categorization depends heavily on specific circumstances surrounding individual crimes, such as the degree of […]
Read moreSeptember 30, 2023 | DUI | Peter Blair
A DUI (driving under the influence) conviction can have a lasting impact, both on your life and driving record. However, you can reduce those impacts, learn from your mistakes, and move forward with a DUI class. These DUI classes are offered as part of a restorative justice approach. Restorative justice is a broader philosophy that […]
Read moreAugust 31, 2023 | Criminal Law | Peter Blair
If you are currently facing felony charges, it has probably consumed your life. Talking with your lawyer, attending court dates, and following rules from the judge can take up all of your time and mental energy. You may be worried that if convicted, you will go to jail or face other types of punishment. These […]
Read moreAugust 2, 2023 | Criminal Defense | Peter Blair
Understanding aggravating factors in a criminal case is crucial because they can influence the outcome significantly. Aggravating factors in criminal cases are elements or circumstances that increase the severity or culpability of a criminal act. They’re considered by courts while deciding penalties, potentially leading toward harsher sentencing. Common Examples of Aggravating Factors in California Criminal […]
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