California penal code

Can You Own an Attack Dog in California?

According to California Penal Code Section 399.5, it is a crime to knowingly own a dog that is trained to…

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Invasion of Privacy in California

Invasion of privacy laws are both criminal and civil in California. They involve false light claims and cases involving the…

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Assault by Means Likely to Produce Great Bodily Injury

California law defines the term assault as follows- an attempt to cause violent injury to someone. We can deduct from…

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California Penal Code Section 32 –Consequences of Being an Accessory After the Fact

Being an accessory after the fact is illegal under Penal Code 32 PC. Its definition is knowingly harboring, concealing, or…

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Annoying Phone Calls – Penal Code 653m

Fortunately, to qualify as a criminal annoying communication, a phone call, text message, or other communication must be more than…

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What is an Assault With Caustic Chemicals?

One of the different varieties of an assault- defined under California law as an attempt by a person to cause…

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Counterfeiting a Prescription Blank in California

Is it a Crime to Have Prescription Blanks for a Controlled Substance? Yes, under Health and Safety Code 11162.5, it…

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Penal Code 245.5 PC Assault on a School Employee

California law criminalizes the act of conducting "assault" and defines it as an unlawful attempt of a person to commit…

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Penal Code Section 239 PC Aggravated Sexual Assault of Child

Protection of minor's rights has always been one of the most important goals in any democratic society. Besides insurance of…

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Penal Code 32900 Possession of a Bump Stock in California

Bump stocks laws are considered to be illegal both under federal law since March 2019 and under California law. What…

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