Criminal Law

Proposition 63 Background Checks on Ammo Purchases

The State of California has fair, but strict gun laws and isn't lax on gun control regulations. For reference, Proposition…

4 years ago

Penal Code Section 459.5 Shoplifting

According to California Penal Code Section 459.5, shoplifting is entering a commercial establishment during regular working hours, with the intent…

4 years ago

Driving in Possession of Marijuana

Proposition 64 has brought major changes in the state of California. However, it hasn't completely stopped all legal complexities, especially…

4 years ago

Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana in California

California's position on marijuana has modernized and allowed the usage of the substance. What's more, this shows that CA is…

4 years ago

Giving Possession of a Vehicle to a Minor

The temptation of freedom and independence on the open road is powerful. This speaks very loud when it comes down…

4 years ago

Penal Code 21810 PC Possession of Brass Knuckles

Penal Code 21810 PC is a California law that prohibits the possession of brass knuckles. Penal Code section 21810 PC…

4 years ago

Formal vs. Informal Diversion in California

What is a Formal Diversion? In a criminal case, formal diversion occurs when the court provides the defendant the opportunity…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

Hate Crime Penal Code Section 422.55 PC

What Is a Hate Crime? Penal Code 422.55 PC defines hate crime as a criminal act committed due to the…

5 years ago

Penal Code 20410 PC Belt Buckle Knife

What Actions Criminalize Under Penal Code 20410 PC?? Pursuant to Penal Code 20410 PC it is unlawful to: manufacture any…

5 years ago