by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Crimes of Violence, Other Crimes
In California, when an individual intentionally causes the death of another without a legal excuse and such killing was done without conscious regard for human life, the crime of manslaughter is committed. While this may be similar to murder, there are major...
by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Crimes of Violence, Domestic Violence, Drug Related Crimes, Other Crimes
Sec 602 of the California Penal Code provides that the crime of criminal trespass is committed when an individual enters another person’s property without right or permission. Essentially, it is unlawful entry into another’s property, thus violating the rights of the...
by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Criminal Law
This is a sentencing scheme adding significant penalties to the prison sentences for repeat offenders convicted of felonies. Its purpose is to ensure longer prison sentences and greater punishment for those who commit a felony and were previously convicted of serious...
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...