Arson is the buring of a structure, forest land or property. In this guide, I will tell you what you must know about California’s arson laws which are codified under penal code 451 pc. Lets take a look at the details of this law….. What Is Considered “Arson” Under Penal Code 451 PC? There are…
The plea process is an essential component of the criminal justice system. Below we describe in detail how this process plays out in a case. Overview Of Plea Bargaining The plea bargain is an agreement between a criminal defense attorney and the prosecution to resolve a criminal case and ends with a defendant pleading guilty or nolo…
What is important to understand with laws regarding negligent dishcharge of a firearm is firing a gun in celebration, to show off or to demonstrate how the gun operates can be a criminal offense under California Penal Code 246.31, which punishes anyone who negligently discharges a firearm, BB or pellet gun2. Negligent Discharge Of A…
If you tampered with any document or device designed to provide evidence of current car registration, or fraudulently altered a smog certificate you may have violated this offense. Watch this video to understand when the prosecutor will file charges. What is Forgery or Falsification of Car Registration Stickers? VC 4463 Vehicle Code Section 4463 essentially…
California prosecutors are unlikely to drop domestic violence charges even if an alleged victim recants his or her testimony before trial. Watch this video to understand how the system works. Instead, the state is likely to persist in its prosecution, with the help of unique evidentiary rules that apply to domestic violence cases. If…
In this post you are going to learn everything there is to know about a first time DUI in California. In fact: A person who has been arrested for a first offense DUI in California is facing two different government agencies. The DMV The local criminal court Lets get started….. First DUI In California In…
California, allows misdemeanor DUI’s to be expunged from your criminal record as well as some felonies as long as you complete certain requirements1. What Are The Benefits Of Expunging A DUI Conviction? Besides having your DUI conviction sealed from public view, you have the right to deny under oath and without penalty of perjury that you were…
In this post, I will explain how misdemeanors work in California. Let’s get started… A misdemeanor offense in California is characterized by how much potential time you could serve incarcerated and where you would spend it. What Is A Misdemeanor Misdemeanors are criminal offenses that are less serious than felonies, though many do involve violence…
If you are charged with a crime, your first question might be whether you need an attorney to represent you. Your options include the following: Representing yourself Getting a public defender (If you qualify), or Hiring a private attorney Watch this video to understand how to decide between these (3) options: What Are The Risks…
If you tried to pass someone else’s ID card as your own, or if you let someone else use your ID card unlawfully, you may be guilty of unlawful use of ID Cards under Vehicle Code section 13004. This is a misdemeanor offense for which a defendant may face up to 6 months in county…
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