Statutory Rape | Penal Code 261.5 PC
In California, statutory rape is codified under Penal Code 261.5 making it unlawful to have sexual intercourse with a person who is not the spouse of the perpetrator and is under the age of eighteen (18).[1] The charge is categorized as “rape” because the law does not recognize a minor to have the capacity to […]
Federal Money Laundering Charges | 18 U.S.C. 1956
18 U.S.C. 1956 prohibits the act of money laundering in the federal system. The statute was intended to combat criminal activities, such as drug trafficking, that generate large amounts of cash income. Section 1956(a) defines the crime, which is, essentially, conducting transactions involving the proceeds of unlawful activities with specified culpable intent or knowledge. This […]
Attempted Extortion | PC 524
In California, attempted extortion is codified under Penal Code 524 making it a crime when someone attempts, by means of any threat, to extort money or property from another.[1] The crime is a wobbler, allowing the prosecutor to charge someone with either a felony or misdemeanor. An attempt to commit extortion under PC 524 is […]
Public Urination Citation in Costa Mesa | CMMC 11-4(a)
If you’ve been cited urinating in public or formally called “Performing Excretory Function in Public” in the City of Costa Mesa, then the police officer likely cited you under Costa Mesa Municipal Code 11-4(a).[1] Typically, this violation is a misdemeanor offense and a court appearance is mandatory at the West Justice Center. Consequently, someone cited […]
