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California “Carjacking” Laws

ByDiana Aizman Esq.

Penal Code 215 pc – California’s carjacking law is defined as the felonious taking of a motor vehicle in the possession of another, against his or her will and with the intent to either permanently or temporarily deprive the person in possession of the motor vehicle of his or her possession, accomplished by means of…

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Kidnapping During The Commission Of A Carjacking

ByDiana Aizman Esq.

In this post, I will explain how California treats the crime of kidnapping during the commission of a carjacking. This violation is prosecuted under Penal Code 209.5 PC. What Is Kidnapping During the Commission of Carjacking Under Penal Code Section 209.5? Under Penal Code section 209.5, kidnapping during the commission of carjacking entails the act…