Criminal Protective Orders in California
In the state of California, after anyone has been accused of being involved in domestic violence or other incidents, the prosecutor will typically ask the court to issue a Criminal Protective Order, commonly known as a “CPO.” It should be noted that although the prosecuting attorney normally petitions the court... View Article
Former UCLA Campus Gynecologist Arrested for Sexual Battery
A former UCLA physician has been charged with sexual battery, which is the latest incident in a series of sexual related cases where trusted medical professionals have been accused of preying on college students. He surrendered to police and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office requested his bail to be... View Article
Child Pornography Defense Strategies in California – Penal Code 311
At Cron, Israels & Stark, our criminal lawyers have handled cases in where our clients were charged with child pornography in violation of California Penal Code Section 311. These felony sex crime charges included possession and distribution of child porn. In many of these cases, by the time our client... View Article
Avoiding Jail Time in a DUI Causing Injury Charge in Los Angeles – California Vehicle Code 23153
Our Los Angeles DUI lawyers have defended many clients charged with felony driving under the influence charges due to injuries sustained by the other driver or passenger. In felony DUI cases where our client was driving recklessly with a high blood alcohol level causing an accident resulting in injuries, the... View Article
California’s Law on Possession of Burglary Tools – Penal Code 466
California’s law on possession of burglary is defined in Penal Code Section 466. This statute makes it a crime to be in possession of specific tools closely connected to burglary, when your possession of these tools is with the intent to break into any building, vehicle, or other structures. The... View Article
Theft by False Pretenses Law in California – Penal Code Section 532
The crime of “theft by false pretenses” is defined under California Penal Code Section 532. This statutes criminalizes the act of convincing someone to voluntarily give you anything of value after you used false or fraudulent representation. In simple terms, it means you lied or made false promises in order... View Article
Brandishing a Weapon or Firearm Law in California – Penal Code 417
The crime of “brandishing a weapon or firearm” is described in California Penal Code Section 417. This statute criminalizes the act of drawing or exhibiting a deadly weapon in a threatening manner in the presence of another person. You don’t have to have intent to harm anyone or even if... View Article
What Is An Aiding and Abetting Crime? California Penal Code Section 31
The crime of “aiding and abetting” is described under California Penal Code Section 31. In general terms, it’s providing some type of assistance in the commission of a crime – by doing or saying something to further unlawful activity. Aiding and abetting falls under the umbrella of the theory of... View Article
False Imprisonment Laws in California – Penal Code 236-237
What is False Imprisonment in California? The crime of “false imprisonment” is described under California Penal Code Section 236. Criminal charges of false imprisonment could be filed against you if you unlawfully deprive another person of their personal liberty. In other words, if you intentionally detain someone and not allow... View Article
Arranging a Meeting with a Minor Law in California – PC 288.4
What is Arranging a Meeting with Minor for Lewd Purposes in California? The internet provides people with a method of communicating anonymously and chat rooms are a frequent target of undercover police stings looking for unlawful sexual behavior. Specifically, police often set up operations to locate and apprehend men who... View Article