by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Criminal Law, Theft Crimes
Sec 496 of the California Penal Code defines the crime of receiving stolen property is considered a crime. As defined under the law, the act of receiving includes buying, selling, receiving, concealing or withholding property known to be stolen from another person....
by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Other Crimes, Sex Crimes, Violent Crimes
Sec 261.5 of the California Penal Code defines statutory rape is committed when a person engages in sexual intercourse with a person under eighteen years of age. This is more commonly called as unlawful sexual relations with a minor. The following are the elements of...
by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Crimes of Violence, Domestic Violence, Sex Crimes
Sec 262 of the California Penal Code defines the crime of marital or spousal rape as a man or a woman engaging in an act of non-consensual sexual intercourse with their spouse. The following are the elements of the crime of marital or spousal rape: 1) A male and a...
by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Crimes of Violence, Domestic Violence, Drug Related Crimes, Sex Crimes
Sec 261.5 of the California Penal Code is committed when a person engages in sexual intercourse with an individual under the age of eighteen (18) years. This is commonly called as unlawful sex with a minor. The following are the elements of the crime of statutory...
by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Sex Crimes
Sec 243.4 of the California Penal Code defines two criminal acts, sexual assault and sexual battery, which would be discussed below. The crime of sexual battery is committed when the following facts are proven: • The accused had touched the intimate body parts of...