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Penal Code 17500 PC | Possession of a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Assault
Contents1 Penal Code 17500 PC – Possession of a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Assault1.1 What Does California Law Say About Deadly Weapons?1.2 What Counts as a Deadly Weapon?1.3 What Are the Penalties?1.4 Recent Changes to the Law1.5 Legal Defenses1.6 Recent Cases1.7 What to Do If Charged with PC 17500 Penal Code 17500 PC […]
read morePenal Code 17730 PC | Wallet Guns
Contents1 Penal Code 17730 PC | Wallet Guns1.1 What is a Wallet Gun?1.2 Are Wallet Guns Illegal in California?1.3 Reasons Wallet Guns are Illegal1.4 Are There Legal Defenses?1.5 Related Weapons Charges1.6 Penalties for Wallet Gun Conviction1.7 Impact on Your Life1.8 Get Legal Help Fighting Wallet Gun Charges Penal Code 17730 PC | Wallet Guns […]
read morePenal Code 18.5 PC | Misdemeanor Sentences
Contents1 Penal Code 18.5 PC – Misdemeanor Sentences1.1 What is Penal Code 18.5 PC?1.2 How Does 18.5 PC Affect Misdemeanor Sentencing?1.3 What Are Common Misdemeanor Sentences?1.4 Does 18.5 PC Apply Retroactively?1.5 How Can an Attorney Help with Misdemeanor Charges?1.6 Fighting Misdemeanor Charges with a Dedicated Attorney Penal Code 18.5 PC – Misdemeanor Sentences If you’ve […]
read morePenal Code 182 PC | Conspiracy
Contents1 Penal Code 182 PC – Conspiracy1.1 What is Conspiracy?1.2 Penalties for Conspiracy1.3 Defenses to Conspiracy Charges1.4 Related Crimes1.5 Get Help Fighting Conspiracy Charges Penal Code 182 PC – Conspiracy Being charged with conspiracy under California Penal Code 182 PC can be scary. Conspiracy laws make it a crime to agree with someone else to […]
read morePenal Code 186.10 PC | Money Laundering
Contents1 Penal Code 186.10 PC – Money Laundering in California1.1 Penalties for Money Laundering1.2 Legal Defenses1.3 Related Crimes1.4 Getting Legal Help Penal Code 186.10 PC – Money Laundering in California Money laundering – we’ve all heard of it in movies and TV shows. But what exactly is money laundering, and how does California law […]
read morePenal Code 12202.7 PC | Great Bodily Injury
Contents1 Penal Code 12202.7 PC – Great Bodily Injury1.1 What is Great Bodily Injury Under California Law?1.2 How Does the GBI Enhancement Work?1.3 Penalties for GBI Enhancement1.4 Recent Changes to GBI Laws1.5 Fighting GBI Charges1.6 Difference Between GBI and Serious Bodily Injury1.7 Get Legal Help Fighting GBI Allegations Penal Code 12202.7 PC – Great […]
read morePenal Code 132 PC | Offering False Evidence
Contents1 Penal Code 132 PC | Offering False Evidence1.1 What Does California’s Law Against Offering False Evidence Prohibit?1.2 Penalties for Violating Penal Code 132 PC1.3 Legal Defenses to Offering False Evidence Charges1.4 Related Offenses to Offering False Evidence1.5 Penalties for a Conviction Under Penal Code 1321.6 Finding an Attorney for False Evidence Charges Penal […]
read morePenal Code 1385 | Dismissing Charges and Enhancements
Contents1 Penal Code 1385: Dismissing Charges and Enhancements in California1.1 What is Penal Code 1385?1.2 Dismissing Criminal Charges1.3 Dismissing Enhancements1.4 Role of Defense Attorneys1.5 Examples of PC 1385 in Action1.6 Criticisms of PC 13851.7 The Future of PC 13851.8 References Penal Code 1385: Dismissing Charges and Enhancements in California In California, judges have the authority […]
read morePenal Code 148.3 PC | False Report of an Emergency
Contents1 Penal Code 148.3 PC – False Report of an Emergency1.1 What Does the Law Say About False Emergency Reports?1.2 What is Considered an Emergency?1.3 What Are the Penalties?1.4 When is it a Felony?1.5 Recent Changes to the Law1.6 Legal Defenses1.7 Related Offenses1.8 Recent Case Examples1.9 What to Do If You Are Charged Penal […]
read morePenal Code 148.4 PC | False Report of a Fire
Contents1 Penal Code 148.4 PC – False Report of a Fire1.1 What Does California Law Say About False Fire Reports?1.2 What Are Some Examples?1.3 What Are the Penalties?1.4 Recent Changes to the Law1.5 Legal Defenses1.6 Recent Cases1.7 What to Do If Charged with PC 148.4 Penal Code 148.4 PC – False Report of a […]
read morePenal Code 148d | Taking an Officer’s Firearm
Contents1 Penal Code 148d | Taking an Officer’s Firearm1.1 What Does Penal Code 148d Prohibit?1.2 Penalties for Taking an Officer’s Firearm in California1.3 Legal Defenses to Taking an Officer’s Gun1.4 Related Offenses to Taking an Officer’s Firearm1.5 Penalties for Conviction of Taking an Officer’s Firearm1.6 Legal Defenses Lawyers Use for Taking Officer’s Gun Cases […]
read moreWhat to Expect at a DMV Hearing?
Contents1 What to Expect at a DMV Hearing?1.1 Why Was I Called to a Hearing?1.2 Should I Get a Lawyer?1.3 What Happens at the Hearing?1.4 How Long Will My License Be Suspended?1.5 What if I Need to Drive for Work?1.6 Can I Appeal if My License is Suspended?1.7 Can I Drive Once My License […]
read morePenal Code 152 PC | Concealing an Accidental Death
Contents1 Penal Code 152 PC – Concealing an Accidental Death1.1 What Does the Law Say About Concealing Deaths?1.2 How is This Different From Murder?1.3 What Are the Penalties?1.4 Legal Defenses1.5 Related Charges1.6 Recent Case Examples1.7 What to Do If Charged with PC 152 Penal Code 152 PC – Concealing an Accidental Death What’s up! […]
read morePenal Code 153 PC | Compounding a Crime
Contents1 Penal Code 153 PC – Compounding a Crime1.1 What Does the Law Say About Compounding a Crime?1.2 What Are Some Examples?1.3 What Are the Penalties?1.4 Recent Changes to the Law1.5 Legal Defenses1.6 Related Charges1.7 Recent Case Examples1.8 What to Do If Charged with Compounding Penal Code 153 PC – Compounding a Crime What’s […]
read morePenal Code 1531 | Force Entry after Knock and Announce
Contents1 Penal Code 1531: The Knock-and-Announce Rule in California1.1 What Does California Penal Code 1531 Say?1.2 What Police Must Do Under Knock-and-Announce:1.3 What is Reasonable Time to Wait?1.4 When Can Police Enter by Force?1.5 Exceptions Allowing Police to Enter Without Knocking1.6 Consequences for Violating Knock-and-Announce1.7 How Knock-and-Announce Protects Privacy and Safety1.8 Origin of the Knock-and-Announce […]
read morePenal Code 12022.53 PC | 10-20-Life Sentencing Enhancement
Contents1 Penal Code 12022.53 PC – 10-20-Life Sentencing Enhancement1.1 What is California’s 10-20-Life Law?1.2 What Felonies Does 10-20-Life Apply To?1.3 What are the Penalties Under PC 12022.53?1.4 Recent Changes to California’s 10-20-Life Law1.5 Legal Defenses Against 10-20-Life1.6 Difference Between 10-20-Life and Other Gun Laws1.7 Recent 10-20-Life Cases1.8 Fighting 10-20-Life Allegations Penal Code 12022.53 PC […]
read morePenal Code 12022.55 PC | Sentencing Enhancement for Shooting from a Vehicle
Contents1 Penal Code 12022.55 PC – Sentencing Enhancement for Shooting from a Vehicle1.1 What is the 12022.55 Firearm Enhancement?1.2 How Does This Enhancement Work?1.3 Penalties Under Penal Code 12022.55 PC1.4 Recent Changes to California’s Drive-By Shooting Laws1.5 Legal Defenses to Shooting from a Vehicle Allegations1.6 Consequences of the 12022.55 Firearm Enhancement Penal Code 12022.55 […]
read morePenal Code 1203 | Probation
Contents1 Penal Code 1203 | Probation1.1 What is Probation Under Penal Code 1203?1.2 Types of Probation in California Criminal Cases1.2.1 Common Misdemeanor Probation Conditions1.2.2 Common Felony Probation Conditions1.2.3 DUI Probation Terms1.3 What Happens if You Violate Probation?1.4 Fighting Probation Violation Allegations1.5 Probation Allows Avoiding Jail But Has Strict Conditions Penal Code 1203 | Probation […]
read morePenal Code 1203.2 PC | Probation Violations
Contents1 Penal Code 1203.2 PC – Probation Violations1.1 What is Probation in California?1.2 What is a Probation Violation?1.3 What Happens if You Violate Probation?1.4 Recent Changes to Probation Laws1.5 Legal Defenses Against Probation Violations1.6 Finding an Attorney for Probation Violations Penal Code 1203.2 PC – Probation Violations What’s up! This article will explain probation […]
read morePenal Code 1368 PC | Competency to Stand Trial
Contents1 Penal Code 1368 PC | Competency to Stand Trial in California1.1 What is Competency Under Penal Code 1368?1.2 How Judges Assess Competency Under 1368 PC1.3 When Does the Issue of Competency Come Up?1.4 The Competency Evaluation Process1.5 The Competency Hearing1.6 Restoring Competency Under PC 13681.7 Long-Term Incompetency Under PC 13681.8 Frequently Asked Questions1.9 […]
read morePenal Code 1377 PC | Civil Compromise
Contents1 Penal Code 1377 PC | Civil Compromise1.1 What is a Civil Compromise?1.2 What Crimes Qualify for Civil Compromise?1.3 How Does the Process Work?1.4 Pros and Cons of Civil Compromise Penal Code 1377 PC | Civil Compromise Hey there! Let’s chat about California’s civil compromise law, Penal Code 1377 PC. This law allows for […]
read morePenal Code 1382 | Speedy Trial Rules
Contents1 Penal Code 1382 – California’s Speedy Trial Law1.1 When the Clock Starts Ticking1.1.1 Deadlines for Different Charges1.2 What Counts as a Speedy Trial?1.3 Delays and Extensions1.3.1 Delays Caused by the Defense1.3.2 Waiving Time1.4 What Happens if the Deadline is Missed?1.5 The Right to a Public Trial1.6 Weighing the Factors1.7 The Federal Speedy Trial Act1.8 […]
read morePenal Code 1170.9 PC | Veterans Treatment in Lieu of Jail
Contents1 Penal Code 1170.9 PC | Veterans Treatment in Lieu of Jail1.1 What is Penal Code 1170.9?1.2 Who is Eligible for Veterans Diversion Under PC 1170.9?1.3 How Does Veterans Diversion Work?1.4 Types of Treatment Programs Available1.5 Benefits of Completing Veterans Diversion1.6 How a Veteran Criminal Defense Lawyer Can Help1.7 Treatment Offers Rehabilitation and a […]
read morePenal Code 1181 PC | Motion for a New Trial
Contents1 Penal Code 1181 PC – Motion for a New Trial1.1 What is a Motion for New Trial Under PC 1181?1.2 When Can a Motion for New Trial Be Filed?1.3 What are the Grounds for a New Trial?1.4 What is the Process for Filing a Motion for New Trial?1.5 What Happens if a New […]
read morePenal Code 1192.7(c) PC | “Serious” Felonies
Contents1 Penal Code 1192.7(c) PC | “Serious” Felonies1.1 Definition of “Serious Felony”1.2 Penalties for Serious Felony Convictions1.2.1 California’s Three Strikes Law1.2.2 Sentencing Enhancements1.3 Fighting Serious Felony Allegations1.4 “Violent” Felonies Under PC 667.5(c)1.5 Fighting Serious Felony Charges Penal Code 1192.7(c) PC | “Serious” Felonies In California criminal law, Penal Code 1192.7(c) PC provides a list […]
read morePenal Code 12022.1 PC | Committing a Felony While on Bail
Contents1 Penal Code 12022.1 PC – Committing a Felony While on Bail1.1 What is Penal Code 12022.1 PC?1.2 Primary vs. Secondary Offenses1.3 Penalties Under PC 12022.11.4 How Does the Enhancement Work?1.5 Recent Changes to Bail Laws1.6 Legal Defenses Against PC 12022.11.7 Fighting PC 12022.1 Allegations1.8 Related Sentencing Enhancements1.9 Recent Case Examples1.10 Get Legal Help […]
read morePenal Code 12022.3 PC | Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Sex Crime
Contents1 Penal Code 12022.3 PC – Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Sex Crime1.1 What is Penal Code 12022.3 PC?1.2 What Sex Crimes Does This Enhancement Apply To?1.3 Penalties Under Penal Code 12022.3 PC1.4 Recent Changes to California Firearm Laws1.5 Legal Defenses Against PC 12022.31.6 Related California Sentencing Enhancements1.7 Recent Case Examples1.8 […]
read morePenal Code 12022.4 PC | Aiding or Abetting a Felony Using a Firearm
Contents1 Penal Code 12022.4 PC | Aiding or Abetting a Felony Using a Firearm1.1 What is Penal Code 12022.4 PC?1.2 Penalties for Violating Penal Code 12022.4 PC1.3 Legal Defenses to Penal Code 12022.4 Charges1.4 Related Crimes for Supplying Firearms to Aid Felonies1.5 Penalties for Conviction Under Penal Code 12022.41.6 Fighting Allegations of Aiding Felonies […]
read moreOrange County Misdemeanor Lawyer
Contents1 Orange County Misdemeanor Lawyer1.1 What is a Misdemeanor?1.2 Common Orange County Misdemeanors1.2.1 DUI Misdemeanor1.2.2 Petty Theft Misdemeanor1.2.3 Drug Possession Misdemeanors1.2.4 Assault and Battery Misdemeanors1.2.5 Resisting Arrest and Public Intoxication1.3 Penalties for Misdemeanor Convictions1.4 How a Lawyer Can Help Fight Misdemeanor Charges1.5 Finding the Right Misdemeanor Lawyer in OC Orange County Misdemeanor Lawyer Facing misdemeanor […]
read moreOrange County Multiple DUI Defense Lawyer
Contents1 Orange County Multiple DUI Defense Lawyer1.1 Penalties for Multiple DUIs in Orange County1.1.1 Second DUI1.1.2 Third DUI1.1.3 Fourth DUI1.2 Common Defenses Against Multiple DUI Charges Orange County Multiple DUI Defense Lawyer Getting charged with a DUI can be a scary and overwhelming experience. But getting charged with multiple DUIs can feel downright devastating. In […]
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