by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | California Laws, Criminal laws
Child endangerment is a crime in California under Sec 273(a) of the California Penal Code. This crime is committed by either an older individual or a parent or elder relative places a child in a situation where the child would be in danger without providing the...
by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | California Laws, Criminal laws
Child abuse, as defined by California law, is the intentional act of applying cruel, inhuman, degrading or corporal punishment upon a minor or child. As a result of these particular acts, the child sustains a traumatic condition. According to Sec 273(d) of the...
by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | California Laws, Criminal laws
Sec 278 of the California Penal Code defines the crime of child abduction. This crime is committed when an individual steals a child away from their parent or legal guardian. The reason for this law is to protect the parents from the injuries sustained when their...
by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | California Laws, Criminal laws
Under Sec 215 of the California Penal Code, the crime of carjacking is committed when an individual unlawfully takes a motor vehicle from the possession of the driver or passenger through the use of force, coercion or fear. The following are elements of the crime of...
by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | California Laws, Criminal laws
Sec 466 of the California Penal Code penalizes the possession of burglary tools. These tools are as follows: 1) Crowbar; 2) Slim Jim; 3) Picklock; 4) Master Key, either home or vehicle; 5) Screwdriver; 6) Pliers; 7) Ceramic or porcelain spark plug chips or pieces; 8)...
