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Malicious Mischief to a Vehicle - Vehicle Code 10853 VC

Posted by Sam Israels | Aug 19, 2023 | 0 Comments

In California, entering someone’s vehicle or climbing on it without permission to tamper with the controls or to cause damage is a crime. It’s codified under Vehicle Code 10853 VC and called malicious mischief to a vehicle. This statute applies to vehicles and anything attached to it, such as license plates, hood...

False Identification to Police Officer - Penal Code 148.9 PC

Posted by Sam Israels | Jul 01, 2023 | 0 Comments

n California, suppose a police officer lawfully detains you and asks you to identify yourself. In that case, under the law, you must tell them the truth. If you provide a false name, you just committed a crime. Penal Code 148.9 PC is the statute that makes it a misdemeanor to provide false identifying information...

Penal Code 141 PC - Planting or Tampering with Evidence

Posted by Sam Israels | Jul 01, 2023 | 0 Comments

California Penal Code 141 PC makes it a crime to tamper with or to plant evidence in any legal matter. Since evidence is often crucial in criminal cases, tampering is considered a serious offense. PC 141 says, “(a) anyone who knowingly, willfully, intentionally, and wrongfully alters, modifies, plants, places...

Felon in Possession of Ammunition - Penal Code 30305(a)(1) PC

Posted by Sam Israels | Jun 07, 2023 | 0 Comments

In California, convicted felons can’t possess ammunition, defined under Penal Code 30305(a)(1) PC. This statute is closely related to Penal Code 29800 PC felons possessing a firearm. Simply put, it’s illegal to own, possess, or have custody of ammunition if you are prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm...

Driving Over 100mph on a Freeway - Vehicle Code 22348(b) VC

Posted by Sam Israels | Jun 03, 2023 | 0 Comments

Speeding on any California highway could result in a traffic ticket, but if your speed exceeds 100mph, it’s placed in a higher category. California Vehicle Code 22348(b) VC would impose harsh penalties if you were driving over 100mph on a highway. This includes additional points on your DMV record, a mandatory...

Altering or Changing a VIN - Vehicle Code 10750 VC

Posted by Sam Israels | May 27, 2023 | 0 Comments

All motor vehicles are inscribed with a unique identifier called the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Tracking car registrations, insurance coverage, warranties, and vehicle theft reports is necessary.  Thus, California Vehicle Code 10750 VC makes it a crime to intentionally alter or change a VIN. VC 10750 says...

Are Escorts Legal in Los Angeles?

Posted by Sam Israels | May 23, 2023 | 0 Comments

Whether or not escorts are legal in California is often a complex question, as it depends on many factors. Most people connect escorts with prostitution for good reasons, but there is a difference between the two. However, there is a thin line, almost invisible, between an escort and a prostitute. One side of...

Wearing a Mask or Disguise to Evade Police - Penal Code 185 PC

Posted by Sam Israels | Apr 15, 2023 | 0 Comments

California Penal Code 185 PC makes it illegal to wear a mask, false whiskers, or another disguise to evade police while or after committing the crime. Wearing a mask or disguise by itself is not unlawful. Still, if you wear one to avoid being detected by police, you can be charged under this statute, making it illegal...

What Are California’s Street Racing Laws?

Posted by Sam Israels | Feb 25, 2023 | 0 Comments

Participating in any street racing, drag racing, or speed contest on a public street, road, or highway in California is illegal. This includes speed exhibitions or any street racing. These criminal offenses are typically prosecuted under Vehicle Code 23109 VC speed contest law and Vehicle Code 23103 VC reckless...

What Are the Prostitution Laws in California?

Posted by Sam Israels | Feb 04, 2023 | 0 Comments

California Penal Code 647(b) generally defines prostitution as engaging in sexual conduct in exchange for money or other compensation. Therefore, under this law, it’s a crime to commit prostitution or to solicit it. In other words, it applies to someone who offers sexual services and the person who accepts...

What Are the Child Pornography Laws in California?

Posted by Sam Israels | Jan 21, 2023 | 0 Comments

Penal Code 311 PC is the statute that makes child pornography illegal in California and is the primary law used by prosecutors to file charges against someone. Simply put, it’s a crime to distribute, transport, duplicate, print, advertise, or have possession of child pornography. It is also a crime to hire or...

What Are the California Asset Forfeiture Laws?

Posted by Sam Israels | Dec 31, 2022 | 0 Comments

Asset forfeiture is the government’s legal right to take someone’s property due to a reasonable suspicion it was acquired through illegal conduct or was used to commit a crime. In asset forfeiture cases, the property owner was usually convicted of a criminal offense before it was taken by forfeiture...

How Can You Defend Heroin Charges?

Posted by Sam Israels | Dec 10, 2022 | 0 Comments

Various California laws make it a crime to possess, sell, transport, and manufacture heroin. If you have possession of heroin for personal use, it’s a misdemeanor offense, but sales and trafficking are felonies with severe penalties. Most people know that heroin is a dangerous and highly addictive illegal...

What is a Civil Compromise in a Criminal Case?

Posted by Sam Israels | Nov 19, 2022 | 0 Comments

In California criminal cases, justice is typically pursued through criminal charges and convictions. While a perpetrator’s sentence might give some satisfaction, not every criminal case has to end with a conviction for a victim to receive something in return for a perpetrator’s conduct. Sometimes, a...

Child Abduction Laws in California - Penal Code 278 PC

Posted by Sam Israels | Oct 29, 2022 | 0 Comments

Penal Code 278 PC defines the crime of child abduction as when another person with no right of custody takes a child away and keeps them from their parents or legal guardians. This crime is frequently connected to domestic violence. It’s a “wobbler” that can be filed as a misdemeanor or felony...

Assault with Intent to Commit a Felony - Penal Code 220 PC

Posted by Sam Israels | Oct 08, 2022 | 0 Comments

California Penal Code 220 defines the crime of assault with intent to commit another felony that involves assaulting somebody with the intent to commit a sex crime. The crime of “assault” involves the application of force on someone when the contact is harmful or offensive. This includes even the...

Disobeying a Peace Officer - Vehicle Code 2800 VC

Posted by Sam Israels | Sep 17, 2022 | 0 Comments

Law enforcement officers are given the authority to issue orders to citizens to execute their duties.  For example, you are expected to follow lawful orders if pulled over at a traffic stop for a suspected driving violation. Perhaps their orders are necessary for public safety or to maintain regular order during...

What are the Cyberstalking Laws in California?

Posted by Sam Israels | Aug 06, 2022 | 0 Comments

Cyberstalking laws in California make it a crime to stalk anyone using an electronic communication device as it’s a type of online harassment through online anonymity. Stalking is described under Penal Code 646.9 PC as harassing or threatening another person to the point where they fear for their...

What Are the Best Defenses for Grand Theft Charges?

Posted by Sam Israels | Jun 18, 2022 | 0 Comments

California Penal Code 487 PC describes the crime of grand theft as unlawfully taking someone’s property valued at $950 or more. This theft offense is a “wobbler” that can be filed as a misdemeanor or felony. If the property has a value of under $950, then a misdemeanor charge of Penal Code 484....

How Can You Defend Against Sex Trafficking Charges?

Posted by Sam Israels | May 14, 2022 | 0 Comments

California Penal Code 236.1 PC defines the serious crime of human sex trafficking as depriving somebody of their liberty with the specific intent to obtain forced labor or services. PC 236.1 charges are also often connected to pimping and pandering, sexual exploitation of minors, extortion, and child pornography...

What is Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child?

Posted by Sam Israels | Apr 30, 2022 | 0 Comments

California Penal Code 288.5 defines the serious sexual-related crime of continuous sexual abuse of a child. This offense is described as someone engaging in three or more acts of substantial sexual conduct with a child under 14 years old occurring over three months or more. This unlawful behavior...

Best Defenses for Carjacking Charges

Posted by Sam Israels | Apr 09, 2022 | 0 Comments

California Penal Code 215 PC defines the felony offense of carjacking as taking a motor vehicle from somebody using force or fear. Under this law, the use of “force or fear” means the defendant has to inflict physical force or make threats to harm the victim. PC 215 carjacking could be charged...

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