California Penal Code 140 PC – Threatening Witness, Victim, or Informants Threatening a witness, victim, or informant in a criminal case is a wobbler offense which means the prosecutor may elect to file charges as either… Read More
California Penal Code § 17500: Possession of a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Assault Prosecutors treat all weapon offenses seriously as a preventative measure to stop future crimes occurring with the use of a weapon. Often times, one faces… Read More
California Penal Code § 25800: Armed Criminal Action Armed criminal action is a common crime charged because it’s filed against someone in conjunction with other charges. For instance, one usually faces, burglary, robbery,… Read More
Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office Announces “Conviction Review Unit” In April, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced its offices implementation of a “Conviction Review Unit.” A unit specifically geared towards review of… Read More
California B.P. Code § 4324: Forging or Altering a Prescription Forging or altering a prescription is a wobbler offense which mean the prosecutor holds discretion on whether to charge someone with a felony or misdemeanor…. Read More
Penal Code § 466: Burglary Tools Defense Because Burglary is a serious offense, prosecutors and law enforcement treat possession of burglary devices seriously in an effort to avoid any future crime. However, prosecuting… Read More
California Felony “Hit & Run” Law – Vehicle Code 20001(a) VC Contrary to the name “Felony Hit and Run,” the crime is technically labeled as a wobbler offense which means the prosecutor can elect to charge… Read More
California PC § 21310 │ Carrying a Concealed Dirk or Dagger In California, carrying a concealed dirk or dagger under PC § 21310 which is a wobbler offense, meaning the prosecutor holds discretion to charge someone… Read More
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