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Penal Code 631 PC | Wiretapping
Contents1 Penal Code 631 PC – Wiretapping1.1 What is Considered Wiretapping Under PC 631?1.2 When is Recording Legal in California?1.3 Penalties for Violating PC 6311.4 Real World Examples1.4.1 People v. Nakai1.4.2 Luis v. Zang1.5 How Can You Avoid Breaking the Law?1.6 References Penal Code 631 PC – Wiretapping Wiretapping laws in California can be super […]
read morePenal Code 632 PC | Eavesdropping
Contents1 Penal Code 632 PC | Eavesdropping1.1 What is Penal Code 632?1.2 When is Recording or Eavesdropping Illegal?1.3 Exceptions to California’s Eavesdropping Law1.4 Penalties for Violating PC 6321.5 Legal Defenses1.6 Staying Within the Law1.7 References Penal Code 632 PC | Eavesdropping Eavesdropping laws in California can be kinda confusing. Penal Code 632 makes it illegal […]
read morePenal Code 646.9 PC | Stalking
Contents1 Penal Code 646.9 PC | Stalking1.1 What is Stalking Under Penal Code 646.9 PC?1.1.1 What’s Considered a “Pattern of Conduct”?1.1.2 You Must Reasonably Fear for Your Safety1.2 Penalties for Stalking Under California Law1.3 How Can I Defend Against False Stalking Charges?1.3.1 You Didn’t Intend to Stalk or Harass1.3.2 No Reasonable Fear of Harm1.3.3 Legitimate […]
read morePenal Code 499b PC | Joyriding of a Bike or Vessel
Contents1 Penal Code 499b PC | Joyriding of a Bike or Vessel1.1 What is Joyriding Under 499b PC?1.2 Legal Defenses Against Joyriding Charges1.3 Penalties for Violating Penal Code 499b PC1.4 How Does the Prosecution Prove Joyriding Charges?1.5 Related Offenses1.6 Stay Out of Trouble – Don’t Joyride!1.7 References Penal Code 499b PC | Joyriding of a […]
read morePenal Code 499c PC | Theft of Trade Secrets
Contents1 Penal Code 499c PC – Theft of Trade Secrets1.1 What Makes Something a Trade Secret?1.2 Elements of Theft of Trade Secrets1.2.1 Knowledge of Trade Secret Status1.2.2 Knowledge Info Was Misappropriated1.2.3 Possession, Use or Sale1.3 Penalties for Violating PC 499c1.4 Defenses to Trade Secret Theft1.5 Related Offenses1.6 Civil Penalties for Trade Secret Theft1.7 Reporting Trade […]
read morePenal Code 526 PC | Extortion by a Fake Court Order
Contents1 Penal Code 526 PC | Extortion by a Fake Court Order1.1 Legal Definition of Extortion by Fake Court Order1.1.1 Threats of harm or accusation1.1.2 Intent to obtain property1.1.3 Use of a Fake Court Order1.2 Examples of Extortion by False Court Order1.3 Penalties for Extortion by Fake Court Order1.4 Legal Defenses to PC 526 Charges1.4.1 […]
read morePenal Code 530.5 PC | Identity Theft
Contents1 California Penal Code 530.5 – Identity Theft1.1 What is identity theft?1.2 California Penal Code 530.5 – The Law1.3 How does identity theft happen?1.4 How to prevent identity theft1.5 What to do if you’re a victim1.6 Summing it Up California Penal Code 530.5 – Identity Theft Identity theft can be really scary. It’s when someone […]
read morePenal Code 532 PC | False Pretenses
Contents1 Penal Code 532 PC | False Pretenses1.1 Elements of False Pretenses1.1.1 1. Knowingly deceiving the victim1.1.2 2. Victim relies on the deception1.1.3 3. You gain ownership or possession1.2 Legal Defenses1.3 Penalties for False Pretenses1.4 Related Offenses1.5 Legal Definitions1.6 Penal Code Section 532 PC1.7 Get Legal Help1.8 Citations Penal Code 532 PC | False Pretenses […]
read morePenal Code 548 PC | Fraudulent Insurance Claim of Damage or Theft
Contents1 Penal Code 548 PC – Fraudulent Insurance Claim of Damage or Theft in California1.1 1. The Legal Definition of Fraudulent Insurance Claims in California1.2 2. Penalties for Fraudulent Insurance Claims in California1.3 3. Legal Defenses Against Fraudulent Insurance Claims1.4 4. Related Offenses to Fraudulent Insurance Claims1.4.1 4.1. Penal Code 550 – Insurance Fraud1.4.2 4.2. […]
read morePenal Code 472 PC | Forgery or Counterfeit of a Public or Corporate Seal
Contents1 California Penal Code 472 PC – Forgery or Counterfeit of a Public or Corporate Seal1.1 What is Illegal Under California PC 472?1.2 What is a Public Seal or Emblem?1.3 Penalties for Violating California PC 4721.3.1 Misdemeanor Charges1.3.2 Felony Charges1.4 Common Defenses1.5 Recent Cases of California PC 472 Violations1.6 Legal Defenses to PC 472 Charges1.7 […]
read morePenal Code 475 PC | Possession of Counterfeit Items
Contents1 Penal Code 475 PC | Possession of Counterfeit Items1.1 What is Penal Code 475 PC?1.2 What Are the Penalties?1.3 Legal Defenses1.3.1 You Didn’t Know the Items Were Counterfeit1.3.2 You Didn’t Intend to Defraud Anyone1.3.3 The Items Weren’t Really Counterfeit1.3.4 You Have a Prescription1.4 Related Offenses1.5 Conclusion Penal Code 475 PC | Possession of Counterfeit […]
read morePenal Code 484 PC | Petty Theft
Contents1 Penal Code 484 PC | Petty Theft1.1 What is Petty Theft Under Penal Code 484 PC?1.2 Legal Definition of Petty Theft in California1.3 Penalties for Petty Theft in California1.4 Common Defenses Against Petty Theft Charges1.5 Related Offenses1.6 Penal Code 484 PC Petty Theft Can Have Serious Consequences1.7 Fighting Petty Theft Charges with an Attorney […]
read morePenal Code 484j PC | Publishing Credit Card Information
Contents1 Penal Code 484j PC | Publishing Credit Card Information1.1 What Does Penal Code 484j Prohibit?1.2 What is the Intent to Defraud Requirement?1.3 What are the Penalties?1.4 Legal Defenses1.5 Related Offenses1.6 The Bottom Line on Penal Code 484j1.7 Citations Penal Code 484j PC | Publishing Credit Card Information California Penal Code 484j PC is a […]
read morePenal Code 485 PC | Appropriation of Lost Property
Contents1 Penal Code 485 PC | Appropriation of Lost Property1.1 Elements of the Crime1.1.1 Lost vs Mislaid Property1.1.2 Reasonable Belief of Ownership1.1.3 Intent to Permanently Deprive1.1.4 Value of $950 or More1.2 Penalties1.3 Legal Defenses1.3.1 You Didn’t Know it Was Lost1.3.2 No Intent to Keep It1.3.3 Lack of Value1.3.4 False Accusations1.4 Related Offenses1.5 References Penal Code […]
read morePenal Code 487 PC | Grand Theft
Contents1 Penal Code 487 PC | Grand Theft1.1 Elements of Grand Theft1.2 Penalties for Grand Theft Conviction1.2.1 Grand Theft of the 1st Degree1.2.2 Grand Theft of the 2nd Degree1.2.3 Grand Theft of the 3rd Degree1.3 Legal Defenses Against Grand Theft Charges1.4 Related Offenses1.5 Get Legal Help Fighting Grand Theft Charges Penal Code 487 PC | […]
read morePenal Code 487(d)(2) PC | Grand Theft Firearm
Contents1 Penal Code 487(d)(2) PC | Grand Theft Firearm1.1 Elements of the Crime1.1.1 1. Taking a Firearm1.1.2 2. Without Consent1.1.3 3. Intent to Deprive the Owner1.1.4 4. Knowledge it Was a Firearm1.2 Penalties1.2.1 Misdemeanor1.2.2 Felony1.3 Legal Defenses1.4 Related Offenses1.5 Legal Definitions1.6 Penal Code 487 PC – Grand Theft1.7 Sentencing Enhancements1.8 Hiring an Attorney1.9 References Penal […]
read morePenal Code 490.2 PC | Petty Theft
Contents1 Penal Code 490.2 PC | Petty Theft1.1 What is Petty Theft Under Penal Code 490.2 PC?1.1.1 Value of $950 or Less1.1.2 Not From a Person1.1.3 Not From a Business1.1.4 No Prior Convictions1.2 Penalties for Petty Theft1.3 Legal Defenses1.3.1 You Didn’t Steal Anything1.3.2 You Intended to Return the Item1.3.3 The Value is Over $9501.3.4 You […]
read morePenal Code 830.1 | Persons who are peace officers; Extent of authority
Contents1 Penal Code 830.1 | Persons who are peace officers; Extent of authority1.1 The Basics of 830.11.2 Court Cases Related to 830.11.2.1 People v. Dickson1.2.2 People v. Gonzalez1.3 Limits on Police Authority1.4 Officer Perspective on 830.11.5 Conclusion1.6 Citations Penal Code 830.1 | Persons who are peace officers; Extent of authority Section 830.1 of the California […]
read morePenal Code 409 PC | Failure to Disperse at a Riot
Contents1 Penal Code 409 PC | Failure to Disperse at a Riot1.1 What is Penal Code 409 PC?1.2 What is an unlawful assembly?1.3 What are the penalties?1.4 Legal Defenses1.4.1 You were not given adequate notice to disperse1.4.2 The gathering was not an unlawful assembly1.4.3 You were trapped and unable to leave1.4.4 You were singled out […]
read morePenal Code 422.7 PC | Hate Crimes Misdemeanor Sentencing Enhancement
Contents1 Penal Code 422.7 PC – Hate Crimes Misdemeanor Sentencing Enhancement in California1.1 Legal Definition of California Penal Code 422.7 PC1.2 When Does Penal Code 422.7 Apply?1.3 Penalties Under Penal Code 422.7 PC1.4 Legal Defenses to Penal Code 422.7 PC1.5 Related Offenses1.6 Legal References: Penal Code 422.7 PC – Hate Crimes Misdemeanor Sentencing Enhancement in […]
read morePenal Code 4532 PC | Escape from Custody
Contents1 Penal Code 4532 PC | Escape from Custody1.1 Elements of the Crime1.2 Penalties for Escape from Custody1.3 Legal Defenses1.4 Related Offenses1.5 Stay Out of Trouble1.6 Citations Penal Code 4532 PC | Escape from Custody Getting arrested is scary. Being taken into custody makes you feel powerless. Its natural to want to get away. But […]
read morePenal Code 4573 PC | Bringing Narcotics into a Correction Facility
Contents1 Penal Code 4573 PC | Bringing Narcotics into a Correction Facility1.1 What is PC 4573?1.2 What substances does PC 4573 prohibit?1.3 Penalties for Violating PC 45731.4 Legal Defenses1.5 Additional Consequences1.6 Exceptions1.7 Related Offenses1.8 Contact a Defense Lawyer Penal Code 4573 PC | Bringing Narcotics into a Correction Facility Hey guys, I wanted to write […]
read morePenal Code 4574 PC | Unlawful Bringing of Firearms into Prison or Jail
Contents1 Penal Code 4574 PC | Unlawful Bringing of Firearms into Prison or Jail1.1 What is Penal Code 4574 PC?1.2 Elements of the Offense1.3 Penalties for Violation1.4 Legal Defenses1.5 Related Offenses1.6 Penal Code 4574 and Sentencing Enhancements1.7 Conclusion Penal Code 4574 PC | Unlawful Bringing of Firearms into Prison or Jail This article provides an […]
read morePenal Code 459.5 PC | Shoplifting
Contents1 Penal Code 459.5 PC | Shoplifting1.1 Petty Theft Shoplifting1.2 Burglary Shoplifting1.3 Defenses Against Shoplifting Charges1.4 Related Offenses1.5 Penalties for Shoplifting with Prior Convictions1.6 Getting Legal Help Penal Code 459.5 PC | Shoplifting Shoplifting is a big problem for retail stores. According to the National Retail Federation, shoplifting costs retailers close to $50 billion dollars […]
read morePenal Code 466 PC | Possession of Burglary Tools
Contents1 Penal Code 466 PC | Possession of Burglary Tools1.1 What is Penal Code 466 PC?1.2 What Constitutes “Burglary Tools?”1.3 What Does “Intent to Break or Enter” Mean?1.4 Penalties for Possessing Burglary Tools1.5 Legal Defenses1.6 Related Offenses1.7 Speak with an Attorney1.8 Citations Penal Code 466 PC | Possession of Burglary Tools Section 466 of California’s […]
read morePenal Code 470 PC | Forgery
Contents1 Penal Code 470 PC | Forgery1.1 What is Forgery Under Penal Code 470 PC?1.2 What Are the Penalties for Forgery in California?1.2.1 Misdemeanor Forgery1.2.2 Felony Forgery1.3 Common Defenses to Forgery Charges1.4 Related Offenses1.5 Don’t Face Forgery Charges Alone Penal Code 470 PC | Forgery Forgery–it sounds like something out of an old-timey novel, right? […]
read morePenal Code 476 PC | Check Fraud
Contents1 Penal Code 476 PC | Check Fraud1.1 The Legal Definition of Check Fraud1.2 Check Fraud Penalties1.3 Legal Defenses1.4 Related Offenses1.5 Penal Code 476a – “Check Kiting”1.6 How Does the Prosecutor Prove Check Fraud?1.6.1 Knowledge of Insufficient Funds1.6.2 Intent to Defraud1.7 How We Defend Check Fraud Cases1.8 Plea Bargains in Check Fraud Cases1.9 Consequences of […]
read morePenal Code 365.7 PC | Service Dog Fraud
Contents1 Penal Code 365.7 PC – Service Dog Fraud1.1 What is a Service Dog?1.2 Why Do People Illegally Pass Pets as Service Dogs?1.3 Why is Service Dog Fraud Harmful?1.4 Penal Code 365.7 – Service Dog Fraud1.4.1 What is Sufficient Proof of Service Dog Fraud?1.4.2 When is Representing a Pet as a Service Dog NOT Fraud?1.4.3 […]
read morePenal Code 372 PC | Creating or Maintaining a Public Nuisance
Contents1 Penal Code 372 PC | Creating or Maintaining a Public Nuisance in California1.1 1. Legal Definition of Public Nuisance Per PC 3721.2 2. Penalties for Violating Penal Code 372 PC1.3 3. Legal Defenses to Public Nuisance Allegations1.4 4. Penal Code 373a PC – Chronic Public Nuisance1.5 5. Civil vs. Criminal Nuisance1.6 6. Fighting Public […]
read morePenal Code 396 | Price Gouging
Contents1 Penal Code 396 | Price Gouging1.1 What is Penal Code 396?1.2 When Does Penal Code 396 Apply?1.3 Examples of Price Gouging1.4 Defenses Against Price Gouging1.5 Penalties for Price Gouging1.6 Reporting Price Gouging1.7 Pros of Penal Code 3961.8 Cons of Penal Code 3961.9 Price Gouging vs. Supply and Demand1.10 Price Gouging vs. Surge Pricing1.11 Ethics […]
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