California “Grand Theft Auto” Law – Penal Code 487(d)(1) PC
April 22, 2015
In California, grand theft auto is governed under Penal Code 487(d)(1) pc. Grand theft auto is a “wobbler” offense which means you can be charged…
Read Full ArticleCalifornia Vehicle Code 14601 VC │ Driving on a Suspended Driver’s License
April 22, 2015
In California, driving on a suspended license is governed by Vehicle Code § 14601. Contrary to popular belief, driving on a suspended license is prosecuted…
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California PC 664/187 – Attempted Murder Laws
April 22, 2015
Attempted murder is serious offense where one can face the rest of their in California state prison. Contrary to popular belief, one need not touch…
Read Full ArticleCalifornia Battery on a Police Officer
April 22, 2015
In California, committing a battery on a police officer is governed under two Penal Code statutes. P.C. § 243(b) and P.C. § 243(c)(2). The underlying…
Read Full ArticleCalifornia “Stalking” Laws – Penal Code 646.9 PC
April 22, 2015
Charged under California Penal Code 646.9 pc, stalking occurs when someone willfully harasses or repeatedly follows another making a credible threat with the intent of…
Read Full ArticleCalifornia Health & Safety Code 11550(a) – Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance
April 22, 2015
A majority of under the influence charges are built upon a single police officers observations of a suspect. A problem arises for the prosecutor when…
Read Full ArticleCalifornia HS 11352 – Transportation of a Controlled Substance
April 22, 2015
Transportation of a controlled substance carries a prison sentence and is not subject to reduction via Proposition 47. Consequently, one faces a felony conviction and…
Read Full ArticleCalifornia PC 402(a) – Going to the Scene of an Emergency (Sightseeing)
April 22, 2015
In California, PC 402(a) provides that “every person who goes to the scene of an emergency… for the purpose of viewing the scene or the…
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