by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Crimes of Violence, Domestic Violence, Vehicular Crimes, Violent Crimes
Sec 646.9 of the California Penal Code defines stalking is the commission of acts that harass or threaten another person to the point where the victim fears for their safety or the safety of their family. This crime is often associated with the following criminal acts...
by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Sex Crimes, Violent Crimes
Sec 286 of the California Penal Code penalizes the unlawful acts of sodomy and this is done through forcing someone to have sodomy against their will or perform acts of sodomy involving minor children. Sodomy is sexual contact that takes place when there is...
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, Drug Related Crimes, Violent Crimes
Section 11350 of the California Penal Code of 2002 defines the crime of drug possession as an individual who possesses any controlled substance specified or considered as a narcotic drug. A conviction for drug possession carries with it jail time and payment of fines,...
by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Crimes of Violence, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, Violent Crimes
Section 647(a) of the California Penal Code is committed when an individual “solicits anyone to engage in or engages in lewd or dissolute conduct in any public place or in any place open to the public or exposed to public view.” The five elements that constitute this...
by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Crimes of Violence, Domestic Violence, Theft Crimes, Violent Crimes
Sec 207 of the California Penal Code defines kidnapping is the use of force or coercion to physically take a person and move them. The statute penalizes this crime with jail time of eight years in state penitentiary. When torture or abuse is committed during this...