Corporal Injury | California Penal Code 273.5(a) PC
In California, inflicting corporal injury to another is charged under Penal Code 273.5(a) pc. The offense makes it unlawful to willfully inflict injury upon another resulting in a traumatic condition.[1] To sustain this charge, the accuser must have some relationship nexus with the defendant. Moreover, a relationship may be a spouse, cohabitant, former boyfriend or […]
“Child Abduction” Defenses & Punishment │ California PC 278.5(a)
In California, Depriving of Child Custody or Visitation is also known as “child abduction” and it’s charged by the prosecution under Penal Code 278.5(a) pc. Although similar, this charge differs from kidnapping since it does not require the use of force or fear. In most instances, simply taking your child to live with your parents […]
List of Common California “Wobbler” Offenses
A wobbler offense is when the crime could be charged as either a felony or misdemeanor. The prosecuting agency holds this discretion and will consider the following factors: • Your prior criminal record• The level of injury your accuser received • The planning and/or sophistication of your crime • Whether you committed other crimes at the […]
First Appearance in Superior Court for Misdemeanor Charges
Just because you’ve been arrested for a crime does not mean charges will be filed against you in court. After your arrest, law enforcement submits the evidence to the prosecuting agency for review to determine whether formal charges should be brought against you. If the filing prosecutor elects to “reject” the case for insufficient evidence, […]
Penal Code 459.5 PC – Shoplifting Laws & Defenses & Punishment
With California’s passing of Proposition 47, the crime of “Shoplifting” was created under Penal Code 459.5 pc, which makes it a crime to enter a commercial establishment harboring the intentions of committing a theft crime valued at $950 or less. Moreover, regardless of whether you actually completed the crime by leaving the store with merchandise […]
“Accessory After the Fact” Defenses & Punishment │ Penal Code 32 PC
In California, being an “Accessory after the Fact” is charged under Penal Code 32 pc. It is a wobbler offense which means you could be charged with a felony or misdemeanor. This charge requires that you assisted a perpetrator in some manner who previously committed a felony offense. It does not however, apply to those […]
Great Bodily Injury “GBI” Enhancement │ California Penal Code § 12022.7 PC
If you’re convicted of a felony offense, you may face additional punishment in the event the government alleges and proves a sentencing enhancement under California Penal Code § 12022.7. This statute requires the government to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you personally inflicted great bodily injury (“GBI”) to someone while you were in the […]
Long Beach Criminal Defense Lawyer
The City of Long Beach is located at the very southern portion of Los Angeles County known for its reputable scenery, beach, and social establishments frequented by Long Beach locals as well as Los Angeles County residences and California State University Long Beach college students. With fun and pleasure may come instances where one is […]
