Grand Theft Charges
Grand Theft Charges Theft charges in the California criminal code are separated by the amount of property stolen (among other categories). An important dividing line is at $950 as the theft of an item valuedGrand Theft Charges
Arson Crimes in California
Arson Crimes in California Fire can be an incredibly destructive tool or weapon. Unfortunately, some individuals use fire as a way to defraud, damage, or hurt other people or entities. As such, any deliberate actArson Crimes in California
Grand Theft Auto California
Grand Theft Auto California Theft is classified according to the amount stolen as well as the nature of the crime. One of such classifications is grand theft auto. To break it down, grand theft refersGrand Theft Auto California
What Are Punitive Damages?
What Are Punitive Damages? In a civil case, if the claims of the lawsuit are proven by the plaintiff, they can receive damages. Damages are compensatory or punitive. Under compensatory damages, the plaintiff can receiveWhat Are Punitive Damages?
Being Falsely Imprisoned
Being Falsely Imprisoned It is accepted in our society and legal system that individuals have liberty (barring appropriate restrictions). If that liberty were to be violated, there would be consequences. One way of losing yourBeing Falsely Imprisoned
Committing Theft under False Pretenses
Committing Theft under False Pretenses There are various ways to commit theft and one of those is by stealing from others by false pretenses. What are false pretenses? It means that somehow, you create aCommitting Theft under False Pretenses
COVID-19 Lockdown in California
COVID-19 Lockdown in California While confirmed cases began increasing a few months ago, the global pandemic due to COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, has been seeing a surge in the US. The number of confirmedCOVID-19 Lockdown in California
Animal Cruelty Punishments in California
Animal Cruelty Punishments in California They often say that dogs are a man’s best friend. Many of us have had pets in our lives or frequently encounter them on the street or with family andAnimal Cruelty Punishments in California
Appealing a Traffic Case
Appealing a Traffic Case When you make a traffic violation (or receive a ticket for a supposed violation), you will face a traffic case. In California, after receiving a traffic ticket there is a dateAppealing a Traffic Case