Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child

Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child

Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child In the California penal code, there is a classification of crimes that fall under bigamy, incest, and the crime against nature. Specifically, California Penal Code 288.5 PC deals with the continuous sexual abuse of
Corporal Injury on a Spouse

Corporal Injury on a Spouse

Corporal Injury on a Spouse Domestic abuse can occur physically, emotionally, and/or verbally. In the California criminal justice system, domestic abuse has been penalized in a variety of ways. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call
Indecent Exposure

Indecent Exposure

Indecent Exposure While in public spaces there can be many different social rules that people have to abide by, there are also laws in place regarding the ways in which you can behave. One of the prohibited actions is indecent
Summary Dissolution in California

Summary Dissolution in California

Summary Dissolution in California Getting divorced can be a tricky process, especially if the spouses have children and shared assets. In some cases, the parties have to navigate difficult issues and the case may require a lot of documentation and
Neutral Evaluation in California

Neutral Evaluation in California

Neutral Evaluation in California In a civil case, there are different ways in which the parties involved can resolve their disputes. These dispute solving mechanisms include mediation, arbitration, and neutral evaluation. Each process has its own benefits and drawbacks. Based
Law Against Cockfighting

Law Against Cockfighting

Law Against Cockfighting Animal cruelty can take many different forms, but the law takes active measures to stop each act. One of the ways animals have faced cruel conditions and actions before is through cockfighting. Historically, cockfighting has been a
Grand Theft Charges

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 valued at $950 or more is
Arson Crimes in California

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 act to set fire to something
Grand Theft Auto 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 refers to the amount stolen and

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 receive damages that cover either economic
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