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 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 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…
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 your liberty is through being falsely…
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 a false story and the victim…
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 and friends. However, not all pets…
Having a Juvenile Record in California In the state of California, those who are minors (under 18 years of age) can be tried for a criminal offence as a juvenile, and not as an adult. The distinction between juvenile and…
Planting or Tampering with Evidence in a Criminal Trial A criminal case is very complex, and a lot of things go into making a conviction. One of the most important aspects of a crime is evidence. Evidence can include eyewitness…
Some of the Fundamentals on Bail Hearings If you have been involved in a criminal case, witnessed a friend or family member go through it, or took notice of one in the news, you will have come across an important…
Wiretapping Laws in California Wiretapping is an issue that most people hear about in television shows or political events (like the Watergate Scandal with President Nixon). The crime, however, is not exclusive to powerful individuals or dramatized shows. It is…