Prostitution Defense Attorney – California Penal Code 647(b) PC
In California, prostitution is a misdemeanor offense charged under Penal Code 647(b) which makes it unlawful for you to solicit or agree to engage or actually engage in any lewd act with another for money or consideration. A lewd act is considered any touching of the genitals, breasts, buttocks, for the purposes of sexual gratification […]
Los Angeles Public Urination Charges – Penal Code 647 PC
Public urination is generally regarded as disorderly conduct under PC 647 as well as described as a public nuisance under PC 370. Over time, courts have held that urinating in public is injurious to the public health, indecent, and offensive to the senses of an ordinary person. Moreover, the government prosecutes offenders under the rational […]
Newport Beach Public Urination Charges – NBMC 10.66.010
If you were cited for public urination in Newport Beach then the officer likely cited you under Newport Beach Municipal Code 10.66.010. The charge is a form of disorderly conduct and it was enacted as a measure of promoting public health and general welfare of the community. Urinating in public is a wobbler offense, meaning […]
Santa Monica Public Urination Charges │ SMMC 5.08.110
If you’ve been cited by the Santa Monica Police Department for Urinating in Public, then your case will either be heard at the Santa Monica Courthouse or Airport Courthouse. Moreover, if you were cited or arrested for a misdemeanor offense, then your case will be filed with the Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office and your […]
What does a “Wobbler” Offense Mean?
A wobbler offense means that a crime is punishable either as a felony or misdemeanor. The government holds the discretion when determining whether you should be charged with a felony or misdemeanor. In most instances, your prior criminal history will play the pivotal factor in addition to any harm / injury suffered by your accuser. […]
Robbery Defenses & Punishment│California Penal Code 211 PC
In California, “Robbery” is charged under Penal Code 211 pc and it’s an inherently dangerous offense carrying severe penalties if convicted. It’s a strike offense applied to California’s Three Strike laws where a robbery conviction could be used as an enhancement in the event you’re convicted of any subsequent felony. Additionally, robbery is straight felony […]
California Penal Code 69 PC – Resisting an Executive Officer
If you’re arrested for Resisting an Executive Officer under California Penal Code 69, then you’re probably charged with other offenses as well. This charge differs from resisting arrest because this charge requires a level of force or violence against the police officer whereas resisting arrest charges does not. Resisting an executive officer is a wobbler […]
“Resisting Arrest” Defenses & Punishment – California Penal Code 148(a)(1) PC
If you’ve been charged with resisting arrest under California Penal Code 148(a)(1), then you’re likely charged with other offenses as well – e.g., DUI, public intoxication, assault, or burglary. All crimes against police officers are aggressively prosecuted often requiring you to serve time in county jail. However, most instances of this charge are exaggerations made […]
