California “Child Pornography” Law – Penal Code 311.11 PC
Possession of child pornography is charged under California Penal Code 311.11 pc making it a crime to knowingly possess images, film, photographs, software, discs, or other storage applications depicting minors engaging in sexual conduct.[1] This charge is a wobbler permitting the District Attorney discretion to file either felony or misdemeanor charges. A conviction consequently carries […]
California “Revenge Porn” Law – Penal Code 647(j)(4) PC
California implemented Penal Code 647(j)(4) pc codifying the charge of “Revenge Porn.” The statute makes it unlawful for someone to disseminate photos or videos of someone else’s intimate body parts without their consent.[1] Moreover, the statute makes it a crime to disseminate a person engaging in sexual intercourse or performing sexual acts without their consent. […]
California “Domestic Battery” Laws | Penal Code 243(e)(1) PC
In California, domestic battery is charged under Penal Code 243(e)(1) pc[1] making it unlawful to physically touch another person in a harmful or offensive manner. It does not require an actual or visible injury. The crime is accomplished by a rude or offensive touch without consent. Domestic battery is a priorable offense, which means the penalties […]
Early Termination of Federal Supervised Release
A defendant is either sentenced to probation or a period of incarceration. After release from incarceration, a defendant is placed on a period of supervised release to ensure the defendant remains law-abiding and moving in the direction of rehabilitation. The law allows a defendant to petition the court for early termination of supervised release so […]
Misappropriation of Public Funds – CA Penal Code 424 PC
In California, misappropriating public funds is charged under Penal Code 424 pc making it unlawful to use public funds for a personal or unrelated public benefit.[1] This charge is a straight felony that cannot be reduced to a misdemeanor. Persons ordinarily associated with this charge are those working in the public sector who handle or […]
California “False Imprisonment” Laws – Penal Code 236 PC
In California, false imprisonment is charged under Penal Code 236 pc making it a crime to knowingly restraining the personal liberty of another.[1] The crime is a wobbler allowing the prosecutor to file misdemeanor or felony charges. However, false imprisonment can be either a misunderstanding or perhaps argued as a lesser offense when someone is […]
California Vehicular Manslaughter Laws – Penal Code 192(c) PC
If you have been arrested or charged with vehicular manslaughter, then the government is charging you under Penal Code 192(c) pc alleging that you unlawfully killed someone with a motor with gross or ordinary negligence.[1] While the act itself was a complete accident, the prosecution is alleging that your conduct prior to the killing was […]
California Elder Abuse Laws | Penal Code 368 PC
California legislature has expressly declared that elders should be granted special protection and consideration because they may not be able to protective themselves via medication, physical impairment, or deemed incompetent. Elder abuse is charged under Penal Code 368 pc making it a crime to commit or place in a situation of physical harm or financial […]
