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Penal Code 399 PC | Failing to Control a Dangerous Animal
Contents1 Penal Code 399 PC – Failing to Control a Dangerous Animal1.1 What is a Dangerous Animal Under Penal Code 399 PC?1.2 Penalties for Failing to Control a Dangerous Animal1.3 Legal Defenses to Penal Code 399 PC1.4 Next Steps If You Are Facing Charges Under Penal Code 399 PC Penal Code 399 PC – Failing […]
read morePenal Code 403 PC | Disturbing a Meeting
Contents1 Penal Code 403 PC | Disturbing a Meeting1.1 What is Penal Code 403 PC?1.2 What are the penalties?1.3 When does this law apply?1.4 What are some common defenses?1.4.1 You didn’t intend to disturb the meeting1.4.2 Your conduct was constitutionally protected1.4.3 Someone provoked you into disturbing the meeting1.4.4 You were falsely accused1.5 Recent cases1.5.1 People […]
read morePenal Code 404 PC | Rioting
Contents1 Penal Code 404 PC | Rioting1.1 What is Rioting Under California Law?1.2 What’s the Difference Between a Riot and a Protest?1.3 What Are the Punishments for Rioting in California?1.4 What Are Some Legal Defenses to Rioting Charges?1.5 What Are Some Other Related Offenses?1.6 What Should You Do if Charged With Rioting?1.7 The Bottom Line1.8 […]
read morePenal Code 408 PC | Unlawful Assembly
Contents1 Penal Code 408 PC | Unlawful Assembly1.1 What is an Unlawful Assembly?1.2 What are the Penalties?1.3 Real World Examples1.4 Legal Defenses1.5 Staying Out of Trouble1.6 References Penal Code 408 PC | Unlawful Assembly So you got arrested for “unlawful assembly” in California? What does that even mean? Well, don’t worry, I’ll break it down […]
read morePenal Code 415 PC | Disturbing the Peace
Contents1 Penal Code 415 PC | Disturbing the Peace1.1 What is Disturbing the Peace?1.2 Typical Scenarios1.3 Punishment for 415 PC1.4 Legal Defenses1.5 Disturbing the Peace vs. Disorderly Conduct1.6 Disturbing the Peace vs. Noise Complaints1.7 How We Can Help1.8 References Penal Code 415 PC | Disturbing the Peace Getting arrested for disturbing the peace can be […]
read morePenal Code 415.5 PC | Disturbing the Peace at Schools
Contents1 Penal Code 415.5 PC | Disturbing the Peace at Schools1.1 What is Disturbing the Peace?1.2 What are the Penalties?1.3 Legal Defenses1.3.1 You didn’t actually violate the law1.3.2 The law is unconstitutionally vague1.3.3 You were falsely accused1.3.4 You were illegally searched1.4 Staying Out of Trouble1.5 References Penal Code 415.5 PC | Disturbing the Peace at […]
read morePenal Code 29820 PC | Possession of Firearms by Juvenile Wards
Contents1 Possession of Firearms by Juvenile Wards – An Overview of California Penal Code 29820 PC1.1 What Does California Penal Code 29820 Prohibit?1.2 What Are the Penalties?1.3 How Does the Prosecutor Prove a Violation of PC 29820?1.4 Legal Defenses to Challenge Penal Code 29820 Charges1.5 Firearm Rights May Be Restored at Age 301.6 Speak to […]
read morePenal Code 31 PC | Aiding and Abetting
Contents1 Penal Code 31 PC – Aiding and Abetting in California1.1 What Does “Aiding and Abetting” Mean Legally?1.2 How Does the Prosecution Prove Aiding and Abetting?1.2.1 1. Someone else directly committed a crime1.2.2 2. You knew of the criminal intent1.2.3 3. You intended to facilitate the crime1.2.4 4. Your words/conduct did facilitate the crime1.3 What […]
read morePenal Code 311.11 | Possession of Child Pornography
Contents1 Penal Code 311.11 | Possession of Child Pornography1.1 What Does the Law Say?1.2 Are There Any Exceptions?1.3 What Are the Penalties?1.4 What Are Some Defenses?1.5 How Are Charges Usually Filed?1.6 What About Accidental Possession?1.7 Can The Law Go Too Far?1.8 The Bottom Line Penal Code 311.11 | Possession of Child Pornography Penal Code 311.11 […]
read morePenal Code 314 PC | Indecent Exposure
Contents1 Penal Code 314 PC – Indecent Exposure1.1 What is Indecent Exposure?1.2 Penalties for Indecent Exposure1.3 Legal Defenses1.4 Indecent Exposure vs. Lewd Conduct1.5 Public Urination and Indecent Exposure1.6 Real World Cases of Indecent Exposure1.7 Free Speech Issues1.8 Conclusion Penal Code 314 PC – Indecent Exposure Indecent exposure refers to the crime of intentionally exposing one’s […]
read morePenal Code 32900 PC | Bump Stocks
Contents1 Penal Code 32900 PC | Bump Stocks1.1 What are Bump Stocks?1.2 History of the Ban in California1.3 Details of California’s Bump Stock Ban1.4 Arguments Around Bump Stock Ban1.5 Defenses to Bump Stock Charges1.6 The Future of Bump Stock Laws1.7 References Penal Code 32900 PC | Bump Stocks California Penal Code 32900, also known as […]
read morePenal Code 330 PC | Gaming
Contents1 Penal Code 330 PC | Gaming1.1 Definition of Gambling1.2 Penalties for Unlawful Gambling1.3 Legal Defenses1.4 Poker Nights & Office Pools1.5 Online Gambling1.6 Bottom Line1.7 References Penal Code 330 PC | Gaming Gambling laws can be super confusing. Like, what’s actually illegal when it comes to games of chance and making bets? Well, in California, […]
read morePenal Code 33410 PC | Possession of a Silencer
Contents1 Possession of a Silencer in California – Penal Code 33410 PC1.1 What Constitutes Possession of a Silencer?1.2 Exceptions to California’s Silencer Law1.3 Defenses to Silencer Possession Charges1.4 Penalties for Silencer Possession in California Possession of a Silencer in California – Penal Code 33410 PC In California, it is illegal for any person, firm or […]
read morePenal Code 33600 PC | Zip Guns
Contents1 Penal Code 33600 PC | Zip Guns1.1 What is Penal Code 33600 PC?1.2 What is Considered an Illegal Zip Gun?1.3 Are There any Legal Zip Guns?1.4 Penalties for Possessing a Zip Gun in California1.5 Legal Defenses1.6 Related Offenses1.7 Final Thoughts1.8 Citations Penal Code 33600 PC | Zip Guns Zip guns—also known as improvised firearms […]
read morePenal Code 337a PC | Bookmaking/Pool-Selling/Wagering
Contents1 Penal Code 337a PC | Bookmaking/Pool-Selling/Wagering in California1.1 What is Penal Code 337a?1.2 Penalties for Breaking Penal Code 337a1.3 Legal Defenses to 337a Charges1.4 Recent Changes to Sports Betting Laws1.5 Should I Take a Plea Deal?1.6 Finding the Right Lawyer for Your Case1.7 The Bottom Line Penal Code 337a PC | Bookmaking/Pool-Selling/Wagering in […]
read morePenal Code 288.2 PC | Sending Harmful Matter of Intent With Seducing Minor
Contents1 Penal Code 288.2 PC | Sending Harmful Matter of Intent With Seducing Minor1.1 Related Offenses1.2 Impact on Immigration Status1.3 Expungement Eligibility1.4 Sentencing Enhancements1.5 Common Defenses1.5.1 Lack of Criminal Intent1.5.2 Material Not Harmful1.5.3 False Accusations1.5.4 Mistake of Age1.6 Punishment and Sentencing1.7 Lifetime Sex Offender Registration1.8 Immigration Consequences Penal Code 288.2 PC | Sending Harmful […]
read morePenal Code 288.3 PC | Contacting a Minor to Commit a Felony
Contents1 Penal Code 288.3 PC – Contacting a Minor to Commit a Felony1.1 Elements of the Crime1.2 Penalties1.2.1 Sex Offender Registration1.3 Legal Defenses1.4 Related Offenses1.5 Frequently Asked Questions Penal Code 288.3 PC – Contacting a Minor to Commit a Felony Penal Code 288.3 PC is a California law that makes it illegal for an adult […]
read morePenal Code 288.4 PC | Arranging a Meeting with a Minor for Lewd Purposes
Contents1 Arranging a Meeting with a Minor for Lewd Purposes – What You Need to Know About California Penal Code 288.41.1 What Does California Law Say About Arranging to Meet a Minor?1.1.1 Arranging the Meeting (PC 288.4(a))1.1.2 Actually Going to the Meeting (PC 288.4(b))1.2 What Are the Penalties for Violating Penal Code 288.4?1.2.1 Penalties for […]
read morePenal Code 288.5 PC | Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
Contents1 Understanding California’s Law on Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child – Penal Code 288.5 PC1.1 What Does California Law Say About Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child?1.1.1 Sexual Conduct with a Child1.1.2 Time Period of At Least 3 Months1.1.3 Access to the Child1.2 Examples of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child1.3 Legal Defenses […]
read morePenal Code 288.7 PC | Sexual Acts with a Child Under 10
Contents1 Understanding California Penal Code 288.7: Sexual Acts with a Child Under 101.1 What Does California Penal Code 288.7 Prohibit?1.1.1 Sexual Intercourse and Sodomy1.1.2 Oral Copulation and Sexual Penetration1.1.3 No Legal Consent for Children1.2 Penalties for Violating PC 288.71.3 Related Offenses1.4 Sex Offender Registration1.5 Get Legal Help Fighting These Allegations Understanding California Penal Code 288.7: […]
read morePenal Code 288b1 PC | Lewd Acts with a Child Using Force or Fear
Contents1 Penal Code 288b1 PC | Lewd Acts with a Child Using Force or Fear2 What is Penal Code 288b1 PC?3 What are the penalties?4 What are the legal defenses?5 Related offenses6 Consequences of a conviction7 Legal defenses8 Penalties, punishment and sentencing9 Expungement10 Immigration consequences11 Next steps12 About the author13 References Penal Code 288b1 PC […]
read morePenal Code 289 PC | Forcible Acts of Sexual Penetration with a Foreign Object
Contents1 Penal Code 289 PC – Forcible Acts of Sexual Penetration with a Foreign Object1.1 Overview of Penal Code 289 PC1.1.1 What is Considered Sexual Penetration?1.1.2 What is a Foreign Object?1.1.3 Legal Definition of Forcible Sexual Penetration1.1.4 Related Charges1.2 Penalties for Violating Penal Code 2891.3 Legal Defenses1.4 Forcible Sexual Penetration of a Minor1.4.1 Penetration of […]
read morePenal Code 289.6 PC | Sex with an Inmate
Contents1 Sex with an Inmate in California: What You Need to Know About Penal Code 289.62 What is Penal Code 289.6?3 Why is this Illegal?4 What Happens if You Violate This Law?5 Real World Examples6 Defending Against Charges7 Takeaways Sex with an Inmate in California: What You Need to Know About Penal Code 289.6 Having […]
read morePenal Code 290 PC | Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
Contents1 Penal Code 290 PC – Failure to Register as a Sex Offender in California1.1 What Does Penal Code 290 PC Require?1.2 What Crimes Require Registration?1.3 What Constitutes Failure to Register?1.4 What Are the Penalties?1.5 Are There Defenses?1.6 Related Issues1.7 Recent Changes to California Law1.8 Hiring a Defense Lawyer1.9 Conclusion Penal Code 290 PC – […]
read morePenal Code 29810 PC | Relinquishing Firearms by Convicted Persons
Contents1 Penal Code 29810 PC | Relinquishing Firearms by Convicted Persons1.1 Overview of Penal Code 29810 PC1.2 Crimes That Require Relinquishing Guns1.3 The Relinquishment Process1.4 Penalties for Not Relinquishing Firearms1.5 Legal Defenses1.6 Relinquishing Firearms to Comply with the Law1.7 Frequently Asked Questions1.7.1 What crimes make you relinquish firearms in California?1.7.2 What is the deadline […]
read morePenal Code 29900 | Jail Sentence for Ex-Felon with Firearm
Contents1 Penal Code 29900 – The Jail Sentence for Ex-Felons with Firearms1.1 What Are the Penalties?1.2 Challenges with Enforcement1.3 Legal Defenses1.4 The Policy Debate1.5 The Bottom Line Penal Code 29900 – The Jail Sentence for Ex-Felons with Firearms In California, Penal Code 29900 makes it illegal for someone convicted of a felony to own […]
read morePenal Code 30210 | Bullets with an Explosive Agent
Contents1 Penal Code 30210 | Bullets with an Explosive Agent1.1 What Does Penal Code 30210 Prohibit?1.2 Reasons for the Law1.3 Penalties for Violating PC 302101.4 Legal Defenses Against PC 30210 Charges1.5 Related Laws1.6 Responsible Firearm Ownership1.7 Conclusion1.8 References Penal Code 30210 | Bullets with an Explosive Agent Penal Code 30210 is a California law that […]
read morePenal Code 26350 PC | Openly Carrying a Firearm
Contents1 Penal Code 26350 PC: Openly Carrying a Firearm in California1.1 When did this law take effect?1.2 Are there any exceptions?1.3 What about open carrying rifles and shotguns?1.4 Can you get a concealed carry permit in California?1.5 What are the penalties for illegally open carrying a firearm?1.6 What are some defenses if you get charged?1.7 […]
read morePenal Code 264 PC | Punishment for Rape
Contents1 Penal Code 264 PC | Punishment for Rape1.1 What is Rape Under California Law?1.2 Penalties for Rape Under Penal Code 264 PC1.3 Common Defenses Against Rape Charges1.4 Related Sex Crimes1.5 Finding the Right Rape Defense Lawyer Penal Code 264 PC | Punishment for Rape Rape is a serious felony offense in California that […]
read morePenal Code 266i | Pandering
Contents1 Pandering Laws in California – Penal Code 266i1.1 What is Pandering Under PC 266i?1.2 Penalties for Pandering Under PC 266i1.3 Pandering vs. Pimping1.4 Defenses to Pandering Charges1.5 Pandering Laws and Minors1.6 Immigration Consequences of Pandering1.7 Expungement of Pandering Convictions1.8 Pandering Laws – Next Steps1.9 Common Questions About Pandering Laws Pandering Laws in California – […]
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