Criminal Law

Carrying a Weapon in Public Buildings: California Penal Code Section 171(b)

Is it a Crime to Carry a Weapon into Public Weapons? Yes, under Penal Code 171(b), it is a crime…

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Possession of Burglary Tools Penal Code 466

According to California Penal Code Section 466, it is prohibited to possess certain tools that experience by law enforcement has…

3 years ago

Preparing False Evidence in California

Is it a Crime to Prepare False Evidence? Yes, under Penal Code 134, it is a crime to prepare any…

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Making a False Report of an Emergency

Is it a Crime to Make a False Report of an Emergency? Yes, it is a crime in California to…

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Child Abduction Law in California

California PC 278 Child Abduction According to California Penal Code Section 278, child abduction is malicious taking, enticing, keeping, withholding,…

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Animal Abuse and Cruelty in California

What Laws Pertain to Animal Abuse and Cruelty? Penal Code section 597 pertains to animal abuse and cruelty. It is…

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Animals Left in Hot Vehicles

Can You Leave an Animal in a Hot Vehicle? No, an individual may not leave an animal in a hot…

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Carrying a Loaded Firearm Penal Code 25859 PC

Is it Illegal to Carry a Loaded Firearm in California? Penal Code 25859 PC, makes it a crime to carry…

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Miranda Rights at the Time of Arrest

What are Miranda Rights? Miranda warnings are an individual’s constitutional right that protects them against being forced to incriminate themselves.…

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Harvey Waiver in California

What is a Harvey Waiver? Harvey waiver is a rule that came out of the court case People v. Harvey…

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