California Penal Code Section 187 (a) defines murder as “the unlawful killing of a human being, or a fetus with malice aforethought.” To prove murder,…
California’s Penal Code 647(b) defines prostitution as: engaging in a sexual act in exchange for money or other consideration, and makes it a misdemeanor for…
California Penal Code Section 273.5 Corporal Injury on a Spouse also referred to as “domestic violence” outlines the specific elements the prosecution is required to…
California Expungements: Penal Code § 1203.4 Penal Code 1203.4 outlines California laws which govern expungements of criminal records. An expungement, sometimes referred to as a…
Health and safety code 11365 governs unlawful presence during unlawful controlled substance use. Getting arrested for HS 11365 can feel a lot like, being in the wrong…
California Penal Code 647(f): Public Intoxication Penal Code 647(f) is California’s public intoxication law. It defines and outlines the criteria by which a person may…
Health and Safety Code 11358 Growing Marijuana Under California Health and Safety Code 11358, individuals who are 21 and older can not only use marijuana…
Driving Under the Influence Vehicle Code 23152(a) VC Vehicle Code 23152(a) VC governs the crime of operating a motor vehicle “under the influence” of alcohol.…
Penal Code §148(a) Resisting Arrest, Abuse of Power, Police Brutality Penal Code section 148(a) Resisting Arrest aims to secure the physical wellbeing of officers, and encourages…
Health and Safety Code § 11357 Possession of Less Than One Ounce of Marijuana Beginning January 2018, recreational use of marijuana became legal in California,…