What are Miranda Rights? Miranda warnings are an individual’s constitutional right that protects them against being forced to incriminate themselves.…
What is a Harvey Waiver? Harvey waiver is a rule that came out of the court case People v. Harvey…
What is Proposition 63? Proposition 63 is the California ballot proposition that passed as of November 8, 2016. Prop 63…
According to California Penal Code Section 459.5, shoplifting is entering a commercial establishment during regular working hours, with the intent…
Is It a Violation of the Law to Drive in Possession of Marijuana? Per California Vehicle Code 23222 VC it…
Can You Get a DUI for Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana? In California, you can be charged with a…
Is it Illegal to Give Possession of Your Vehicle to a Minor? Under California Penal Code 193.8 PC, it is…
Penal Code 21810 PC is a California law that prohibits the possession of brass knuckles. Penal Code section 21810 PC…
What is a Formal Diversion? In a criminal case, formal diversion occurs when the court provides the defendant the opportunity…
California law criminalizes the act of conducting "assault" and defines it as an unlawful attempt of a person to commit…