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Penal Code 21810 PC | Possession of Brass Knuckles
Contents1 Penal Code 21810 PC – Possession of Brass Knuckles in California1.1 What are Brass Knuckles?1.2 Why Are Brass Knuckles Illegal in California?1.3 Penalties for Possessing Brass Knuckles in California1.4 Legal Defenses Against Brass Knuckles Charges1.4.1 You Did Not Actually Possess Brass Knuckles1.4.2 You Are Exempt from Prosecution1.4.3 Lack of Criminal Intent1.4.4 Illegal Search and […]
read morePenal Code 220 PC | Assault with Intent to Commit a Felony
Contents1 Penal Code 220 PC – Assault with Intent to Commit a Felony1.1 What is Penal Code 220 PC?1.2 What is an “assault” under this law?1.3 What felonies can someone intend to commit?1.4 What are the penalties?1.5 Are there legal defenses?1.6 Are there immigration consequences?1.7 Can the charge ever be reduced to a misdemeanor?1.8 Will […]
read morePenal Code 22010 PC | Possession of Nunchucks
Contents1 Penal Code 22010 PC | Possession of Nunchucks1.1 What Does California Law Say About Nunchucks?1.2 What are the Penalties for Nunchuck Possession?1.3 Are There Defenses to California Nunchuck Charges?1.4 Related Offenses to Nunchuck Possession1.5 Fighting Nunchuck Possession Charges with an Attorney Penal Code 22010 PC | Possession of Nunchucks Penal Code 22010 PC makes […]
read morePenal Code 222 PC | Administering Drugs to Commit Felony
Contents1 Penal Code 222 PC – Administering Drugs to Commit Felony1.1 What Does PC 222 Prohibit?1.2 Proving a Violation of PC 2221.3 Penalties for Violating PC 2221.4 Defending Against False Accusations1.5 The Bottom Line on PC 2221.6 References Penal Code 222 PC – Administering Drugs to Commit Felony Penal Code 222 PC is a California […]
read morePenal Code 22410 PC | Possession of Shurikens
Contents1 Penal Code 22410 PC | Possession of Shurikens1.1 What is a shuriken?1.2 What does 22410 PC prohibit?1.3 Why are they illegal?1.4 What are the penalties?1.5 Are there defenses?1.6 What happens after an arrest?1.7 Related charges1.8 What now? Penal Code 22410 PC | Possession of Shurikens Hey there! If you’re reading this, you probably got […]
read morePenal Code 23515 | Preliminary provisions (Offenses that involve the violent use of a firearm)
Contents1 Penal Code 23515 – Offenses That Involve the Violent Use of a Firearm1.1 Defenses Against PC 23515 Charges1.2 What About Other Gun Bans?1.3 The Bottom Line on PC 23515 Penal Code 23515 – Offenses That Involve the Violent Use of a Firearm Hey there! Let’s chat about California Penal Code 23515. This law is […]
read morePenal Code 236.1 PC | Human Trafficking
Contents1 Penal Code 236.1 PC – Human Trafficking in California1.1 Definition of Human Trafficking Under Penal Code 236.11.1.1 Penal Code 236.1(a) – Forced Labor or Services1.1.2 Penal Code 236.1(b) – Sex Crimes and Exploitation1.1.3 Penal Code 236.1(c) – Commercial Sex Acts with Minors1.2 Penalties for Human Trafficking Convictions1.2.1 Penal Code 236.1(a) Penalties1.2.2 Penal Code 236.1(b) […]
read morePenal Code 186.11 PC | White Collar Crime Sentencing Enhancement
Contents1 Penal Code 186.11 PC: California’s White Collar Crime Sentencing Enhancement1.1 What Crimes Trigger PC 186.11?1.2 What Are the Penalties Under PC 186.11?1.3 How Asset Seizure Works1.4 Defending Against PC 186.11 Enhancements1.5 Hiring an Attorney for PC 186.11 Charges1.6 References Penal Code 186.11 PC: California’s White Collar Crime Sentencing Enhancement In California, Penal Code 186.11 […]
read morePenal Code 186.22 PC | Gang Enhancements
Contents1 California Penal Code 186.22 PC – Gang Enhancements1.1 What is a Criminal Street Gang?1.2 What is a Pattern of Criminal Gang Activity?1.3 Participation in a Criminal Street Gang – 186.22(a) PC1.4 Gang Enhancements – 186.22(b) PC1.5 Legal Defenses1.6 Related Laws1.7 Hiring an Attorney California Penal Code 186.22 PC – Gang Enhancements California Penal Code […]
read morePenal Code 18710 PC | Possession of a Destructive Device or Explosives
Contents1 Penal Code 18710 PC | Possession of a Destructive Device or Explosives1.1 What Does Penal Code 18710 PC Prohibit?1.2 What are the Penalties for a PC 18710 Conviction?1.3 What are the Best Defenses to PC 18710 Charges?1.4 Related Offenses1.5 Hiring an Attorney Penal Code 18710 PC | Possession of a Destructive Device or Explosives […]
read morePenal Code 18715 PC | Possession in public or private place or on common carrier vehicle
Contents1 Penal Code 18715 PC – Possession of Explosives in Public Places1.1 What is Penal Code 18715 PC?1.2 What Qualifies as an Explosive Device?1.3 Penalties for Violating PC 187151.4 Legal Defenses to PC 18715 Charges1.4.1 You Lacked Criminal Intent1.4.2 You Had No Knowledge1.4.3 The Items Do Not Qualify as Explosives1.4.4 You Had a Valid Permit1.4.5 […]
read morePenal Code 18720 PC | Possession of Destructive Device Materials
Contents1 Penal Code 18720 PC – Possession of Destructive Device Materials in California1.1 What Materials Are Covered Under PC 18720?1.2 What is a Destructive Device?1.3 Penalties for Violating PC 187201.4 Legal Defenses to PC 18720 Charges1.5 Related Offenses1.6 Finding a Lawyer for Help with PC 18720 Charges Penal Code 18720 PC – Possession of Destructive […]
read morePenal Code 18740 PC | Possession, explosion, or igniting, with intent to injure or intimidate
Contents1 Penal Code 18740 PC – Possession, Explosion, or Igniting, with Intent to Injure or Intimidate1.1 What Does California Law Say About Explosives?1.2 What is a Destructive Device?1.3 What Are the Penalties?1.4 Recent Changes to Explosives Laws1.5 Legal Defenses1.6 Recent Case Examples1.7 What to Do If Charged with PC 18740 Penal Code 18740 PC […]
read morePenal Code 189 PC | Degrees of Murder
Contents1 Penal Code 189 PC – Degrees of Murder1.1 What is First-Degree Murder?1.2 What is Second-Degree Murder?1.3 What Are the Penalties?1.4 Recent Changes to Murder Laws1.5 Legal Defenses1.6 Recent Murder Case Examples1.7 What to Do if Charged with Murder Penal Code 189 PC – Degrees of Murder What’s up! This article will explain the […]
read morePenal Code 191 PC | Petit Treason Abolished
Contents1 Penal Code 191 PC – Petit Treason Abolished1.1 What is Petit Treason?1.2 Petit Treason Abolished in California1.3 Legal Definitions1.3.1 Murder1.3.2 Manslaughter1.3.3 Common Law1.3.4 Precedent1.4 Legal Defenses1.4.1 Self-Defense1.4.2 Accident1.4.3 False Accusations1.5 Penalties1.6 Related Offenses1.6.1 Domestic Violence1.6.2 Elder Abuse1.7 Example Case1.8 Hiring an Attorney1.9 References Penal Code 191 PC – Petit Treason Abolished California Penal Code […]
read morePenal Code 191.5(b) PC | Vehicular Manslaughter while Intoxicated
Contents1 Penal Code 191.5(b) PC – Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated1.1 What Does 191.5(b) PC Mean?1.2 How Can I Be Charged?1.3 How is This Different From Gross Vehicular Manslaughter 191.5(a) PC?1.4 What Are the Penalties If Convicted?1.5 What Are Some Possible Defenses?1.6 What Should I Do if Charged with 191.5(b) PC? Penal Code 191.5(b) PC – […]
read morePenal Code 192(a) PC | Voluntary Manslaughter
Contents1 Penal Code 192(a) PC | Voluntary Manslaughter in California1.1 What is Voluntary Manslaughter Under California Law?1.2 What’s the Difference Between Murder and Voluntary Manslaughter?1.3 Penalties for Voluntary Manslaughter in California1.4 Common Defenses to Voluntary Manslaughter Charges1.4.1 Self-Defense1.4.2 Imperfect Self-Defense1.4.3 Heat of Passion1.4.4 Accident1.4.5 Mental Condition1.5 Related Offenses1.6 Hiring an Experienced California Criminal Defense Lawyer1.7 […]
read morePenal Code 192(b) PC | Involuntary Manslaughter
Contents1 Penal Code 192(b) PC | Involuntary Manslaughter1.1 What Makes it Involuntary Manslaughter?1.2 What About Vehicles?1.3 Penalties for Involuntary Manslaughter1.4 Legal Defenses1.5 Related Offenses1.6 Getting Legal Help Penal Code 192(b) PC | Involuntary Manslaughter Involuntary manslaughter laws in California can be super confusing — but I’m here to help explain it in simple terms! […]
read morePenal Code 192(c) PC | Vehicular Manslaughter
Contents1 Penal Code 192(c) PC | Vehicular Manslaughter1.1 What is Vehicular Manslaughter Under Penal Code 192(c)?1.2 Vehicular Manslaughter vs. DUI Manslaughter1.3 Penalties for 192(c) Vehicular Manslaughter1.4 Legal Defenses Against 192(c) Charges1.5 Recent Changes to 192(c) Laws1.6 Speak With a Lawyer Before Talking to Police1.7 Takeaways1.8 References Penal Code 192(c) PC | Vehicular Manslaughter Vehicular manslaughter […]
read morePenal Code 198.5 PC | Castle Doctrine
Contents1 Penal Code 198.5 PC | California’s Castle Doctrine1.1 What is the Castle Doctrine?1.2 Key Aspects of the Castle Doctrine1.2.1 Presumption of Reasonable Fear1.2.2 No Duty to Retreat1.2.3 Use of Deadly Force Allowed1.2.4 Limited to the Home1.3 Requirements for Claiming the Castle Doctrine1.4 Limitations of the Castle Doctrine1.5 Castle Doctrine vs. Stand Your Ground1.6 Real-Life […]
read morePenal Code 20170 PC | Imitation Firearms
Contents1 Penal Code 20170 PC – Imitation Firearms in California1.1 What is an Imitation Firearm?1.2 What is a Public Place?1.3 Examples of Violations1.4 Are There Any Defenses?1.4.1 It Wasn’t an Imitation Firearm1.4.2 You Weren’t in Public1.4.3 You Qualify for an Exemption1.5 What Are the Penalties?1.6 Related Laws1.6.1 Brandishing a Weapon – PC 4171.6.2 Cane Guns […]
read morePenal Code 206 PC | Torture
Contents1 California Penal Code 206 PC – Torture1.1 What is Torture Under California Law?1.2 Penalties for Torture Under Penal Code 206 PC1.3 Legal Defenses to Torture Charges1.4 Next Steps If Facing Torture Charges California Penal Code 206 PC – Torture Being charged with torture under California Penal Code 206 PC is extremely serious. Torture […]
read morePenal Code 207 PC | Kidnapping
Contents1 Penal Code 207 PC | Kidnapping1.1 What Constitutes Kidnapping Under California Law?1.2 Penalties for Kidnapping Under California Law1.3 Legal Defenses to Kidnapping Charges1.4 Related Offenses to Kidnapping1.5 Penalties for Conviction of Kidnapping1.6 Finding an Experienced Kidnapping Defense Attorney Penal Code 207 PC | Kidnapping In California, Penal Code 207 PC defines the felony […]
read morePenal Code 154 PC | Fraudulent Conveyance by a Debtor
Contents1 Penal Code 154 PC | Fraudulent Conveyance by a Debtor1.1 What is Fraudulent Conveyance Under Penal Code 154 PC?1.2 Examples of Fraudulent Conveyance1.3 Penalties for Fraudulent Conveyance in California1.4 Defenses to Fraudulent Conveyance Charges1.5 Related Offenses1.6 Get Legal Help Today Penal Code 154 PC | Fraudulent Conveyance by a Debtor Fraudulent conveyance laws in […]
read morePenal Code 155 PC | Fraudulent Conveyance by a Judgment Debtor
Contents1 Penal Code 155 PC – Fraudulent Conveyance by a Judgment Debtor1.1 What is Penal Code 155 PC?1.2 What are some examples of violations?1.3 What if I transfer assets before a judgment?1.4 Penalties for Violating PC 1551.5 How Do I Fight These Charges?1.6 Related Offenses1.7 Stay Out of Trouble Penal Code 155 PC – Fraudulent […]
read morePenal Code 16470| Dirks and Daggers
Contents1 California Penal Code 16470 on Dirks and Daggers1.1 What is a dirk or dagger?1.2 Real Cases1.2.1 Case 1: The Switchblade1.2.2 Case 2: The Hunting Knife1.2.3 Case 3: The Faulty Folding Knife1.3 Defenses1.4 Penalties1.5 The Bottom Line California Penal Code 16470 on Dirks and Daggers California’s laws on dirks and daggers can be confusing […]
read morePenal Code 16520 PC | Definition of a Firearm
Contents1 Penal Code 16520 PC – Definition of a Firearm in California1.1 What is Considered a Firearm?1.2 Exceptions – What Isn’t Considered a Firearm1.3 Firearm Ownership Laws in California1.4 Selling Firearms in California1.5 Carrying Firearms in California1.6 Sentencing Enhancements for Firearm Crimes1.7 Criminal Charges Involving Firearms1.8 Legal Defenses Against Firearm Charges1.9 Get Legal Help Today […]
read morePenal Code 169 PC | Picketing Outside Courthouse
Contents1 Picketing Outside Courthouse: Understanding California Penal Code 169 PC1.1 What Does California Penal Code 169 PC Prohibit?1.2 What Are the Penalties?1.3 What Qualifies as Picketing Under This Law?1.4 When Does Picketing Cross the Line Into a Crime?1.5 Are There Legal Defenses?1.6 Recent Cases Involving Penal Code 169 PC1.7 Get Expert Help Fighting Penal Code […]
read morePenal Code 171.7 | Weapons at Public Transit Facilities
Contents1 Penal Code 171.7 – Weapons Prohibited in California Public Transit Facilities1.1 What Does California Penal Code 171.7 Prohibit?1.2 What Qualifies as a “Public Transit Facility” Under This Law?1.3 What Type of Weapons Are Prohibited?1.4 Are There Exceptions?1.5 What Are the Penalties?1.6 Related Offenses1.7 What Defenses Work?1.8 Takeaways on California PC 171.71.9 Citations Penal Code […]
read morePenal Code 17235 | Definition of a Switchblade
Contents1 Penal Code 17235 | Definition of a Switchblade1.1 Why Are Switchblades Illegal in California?1.2 Penalties for Possessing a Switchblade1.3 Legal Defenses1.4 Related Offenses1.5 What To Do If You’re Charged With This Offense Penal Code 17235 | Definition of a Switchblade What exactly is a switchblade knife? Well, according to California Penal Code 17235, a […]
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