Carjacking is defined as seizing a motor vehicle from someone by force or fear, according to California Penal Code 215 PC. Using “force or fear”…
What Penal Code Governs Making a False Report of a Fire? Making a false report of fire is governed under Penal Code 148.4. Under this…
What Does It Mean to Shoot at an Inhabited Dwelling or Occupied Vehicle? Under Penal Code 246, it is a crime in California to shoot…
According to California Penal Code Section 466, it is prohibited to possess certain tools that experience by law enforcement has shown to be instruments frequently…
California PC 278 Child Abduction According to California Penal Code Section 278, child abduction is malicious taking, enticing, keeping, withholding, or concealing a child with…
What Laws Pertain to Animal Abuse and Cruelty? Penal Code section 597 pertains to animal abuse and cruelty. It is illegal under Penal Code section…
Can You Leave an Animal in a Hot Vehicle? No, an individual may not leave an animal in a hot vehicle. Per California Penal Code…
What is a Mental Health Diversion? Mental health diversion is explained under Penal Code 1001.36. In California, a defendant is able to receive treatment if…
According to California Penal Code Section 459.5, shoplifting is entering a commercial establishment during regular working hours, with the intent to commit larceny, where the…
Negligent entrustment is when an owner of a vehicle allows an inexperienced and careless driver to drive their vehicle. Can a Vehicle Owner Be Held…