Theft a Safe When it comes to theft, penalization depends on the level of the theft and the context of the crime. One form of theft is burglary, which is different from the general forms of theft in California. According…
Civil and Criminal Law The major distinction when it comes to the law is deciphering if it’s criminal or civil law. Civil and Criminal Law are two different entities and govern different issues within the law. Most attorneys specialize in…
Aiding and Abetting a Crime In CA In the state of California, if you help, facilitate, or encourage a crime you can be charged. Regardless if you, yourself, committed the crime you can face the exact same punishment as the…
Attempted Murder in California Murder convictions are varied and are important in regards to sentencing and punishment. Different degrees of murder charges set important standards. It is led to believe that murder only involves death. Even if a victim does…
Plea Bargain in CA for DUI Charge When you are facing a driving under the influence charge (DUI) in California you are able to use a plea bargain. A plea bargain can help reduce charges and subsequent sentencing. A defendant…
Illegal Sexual Services California state law considers sexual intercourse and acts of prositution illegal. Penal Code 647b states that illegal sexual services include: soliciting sex work, agreeing to sex work and getting paid or paying for sex work. The law…
Extortion Crime in California Extortion is a common crime that most of us are used to calling “blackmail”. Extortion crime has been popularized in culture by celebrities and well-known people in society. However, the fact of the matter is, everyone…
Child Pornography in California California law ensures that children are safe and protected and those who violate such laws are apprehended. Those who participate in any aspect of child pornography are addressed in the California penal code, section 311. This…
Marijuana Laws In California Since the “war on drugs” of the 1970s, popularized and enforced by then US President Richard Nixon, the legalization and criminalization of drugs has been a complex and controversial issue across all US states. One contentious…
Money by Gambling Fraud While there are some legal forms of gambling in California, using gambling as a scheme to defraud another individual of their money is considered to be a crime of theft. According to California Penal Code 332,…