Peter Blair | January 8, 2018 | Uncategorized \ Unreasonable Search and Seizure
Are the Police Able to Search My Property? A Helpful FAQ
You have probably already heard that, before the police are able to search your home, they will need a warrant…
Peter Blair | December 2, 2017 | Defense \ Felony Charges \ Sex Crimes \ Sex Offense
Is Someone’s Consent a Valid Defense to Statutory Rape?
At The Law Office of Peter Blair, we can help you defend yourself when you have been charged with various…
Peter Blair | December 6, 2016 | Carjacking \ Felony Charges \ Theft
Consequences of Vehicle Theft in California
In California, grand theft is the unlawful taking of someone else’s property under Penal Code 487, which also covers grand…
Peter Blair | November 30, 2016 | Arrest Warrant
Search and Seizures and Being Searched Without a Warrant
There are many requirements that must be met for a search warrant to be legal in a given situation. Under…
Peter Blair | September 29, 2016 | Defense \ Sex Crimes \ Sex Offense
What to Expect From a Sexual Assault Case: Civil Court
After somebody has accused you of sexual assault, they can choose to file a lawsuit against you in civil or…
Peter Blair | September 28, 2016 | Defense \ Felony Charges \ Law \ Nonviolent Crimes
California False Imprisonment Laws
What happens if you decide to restrain somebody? Let’s say that your spouse is adamant about leaving the house because…
Peter Blair | September 10, 2016 | Criminal Threats \ Felony Charges \ Self Defense
Assault and Battery Charges Explained
Did you physically strike another person in an argument? Did you place somebody in harm’s way by threatening them and…
Peter Blair | August 2, 2016 | Defense \ Felony Charges \ Rape \ Sex Crimes \ Sex Offense
Forced Oral Sex: Rape in California
Recently, Oklahoma was in the news when a prosecutor made the ruling that forced oral sex is not rape if…
Peter Blair | June 16, 2016 | Sex Crimes \ Sex Offense
Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault (Date Rape)
The crime of drug-facilitated sexual assault occurs when a criminal uses alcohol and drugs to get a victim to consent…
Peter Blair | June 15, 2016 | Rape \ Sex Crimes
The Crime of Marital Rape
You may be surprised to find that, until 1975, every state had a “marital exemption” that allowed a husband to…