by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Crimes of Violence, Drug Related Crimes, DUI Los Angeles
The crime of reckless driving, specifically “dry reckless driving” is a misdemeanor violation of Vehicle Code 23103 and is defined as driving a motor vehicle with flagrant disregard for property and/or people. Dry reckless driving is differentiated from wet reckless...
by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Crimes of Violence, Criminal Law, DUI Los Angeles
Sec 20001 of the California Vehicle Code defines the crime of hit and run as a motor vehicle hitting either a person, resulting in injury or death, or property causing damage. The damage is committed but what makes it a hit and run crime is the failure to perform any...
by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Crimes of Violence, Domestic Violence, Drug Related Crimes, Firearms
Sec 487(d)(2) of the California Penal Code specifically applies to property, money or other things that are taken unlawfully should the value of the property would not exceed $950. While this is the general rule, taking of the firearm is one that elevates the criminal...
by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Crimes of Violence, Criminal Practice Areas, Domestic Violence, Drug Related Crimes, Firearms
There are two specific laws that are covered within this criminal offense. These are Sec 487(d)(1) of the California Penal Code and the Sec 10851 of the California Vehicle Code. These are most commonly known as “grand theft auto” (GTA) or auto theft, vehicle theft or...
by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Criminal Practice Areas, Domestic Violence, Drug Related Crimes, Firearms
The general law applicable to gang crimes in the state is the California Street Terrorism Enforcement and Prevention Act. Particularly, Sec 186.22 of the California Penal Code criminalizes gang membership and association with gangs on top of the crimes that have been...
