California “Indecent Exposure” Law – Penal Code 314 PC
May 18, 2015
In California, penal code 314 pc makes it a misdemeanor for any person to “willfully and lewdly” do either of the following: Expose his or…
Read Full ArticleCalifornia “Negligent Firearm Discharge” Laws – Penal Code 246.3 PC
May 15, 2015
In California, negligent discharge of a firearm is charged under penal code 246.3 pc making it unlawful to intentionally discharge a firearm with gross negligence…
Read Full ArticleCalifornia PC § 417 │ Brandishing a Weapon or Firearm
May 13, 2015
In California, brandishing a weapon is codified under Penal Code 417 making it unlawful for someone to draw or exhibit a deadly weapon in a…
Read Full ArticleAppellate Court Reverses Conviction for Prosecutor’s Misstatements to the Jury
May 11, 2015
Last week the California Court of Appeal for the Fourth District reversed and remanded a case for retrial after a prosecutor prejudicially misstated the evidentiary…
Read Full ArticleWhat Happens at my Arraignment for Criminal Charges?
May 8, 2015
Your arraignment is the beginning of your criminal case. In essence, the court will call your case and ask you to plead “Not Guilty” or…
Read Full ArticleHave a Warrant for an Arrest Years Ago?
May 4, 2015
When someone is arrested, law enforcement compiles the evidence and drafts a police report of the incident – e.g., DUI arrest. The arrest report containing…
Read Full ArticleFelony Criminal Process
May 1, 2015
Arrest The process first begins with the arrest of the suspect, later to the “defendant.” The police officers draft a report of the incident, including…
Read Full ArticleCalifornia PC 594 – Vandalism
April 27, 2015
Common examples of vandalism charges stem from “keying” someone’s car, graffiti, or damaging another person’s home. Vandalism is a misdemeanor offense but can carry harsh…
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