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…
California law criminalizes the act of conducting “assault” and defines it as an unlawful attempt of a person to commit a violent injury to someone…
What Is a Hate Crime? Penal Code 422.55 PC defines hate crime as a criminal act committed due to the victim’s disability, gender, nationality, race or…
What Actions are Criminalized under Penal Code 20410 PC? Pursuant to Penal Code 20410 PC it is unlawful to: manufacture any belt buckle knives; causes…
A bench warrant, also known as a “body attachment” is the most common arrest warrant issued in the state of California. A bench warrant is…
According to California Penal Code Section 286(a) sodomy is defined as sexual conduct which consists of contact between one person’s penis and another person’s anus.…