by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Criminal Practice Areas, Firearms
Sec 12021 of the California Penal Code prohibits convicted felons from receiving, purchasing, possessing or owning a firearm. This prohibition is quite extensive as it applies to many kinds of prior convictions, be it felonies or misdemeanors. As defined by the law,...
by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Criminal Practice Areas, Firearms
Sec 12031 of the California Penal Code criminalizes the act of carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle or public place. This is differentiated from Sec 12025 or carrying a concealed weapon. The law provides that “ A person is guilty of carrying a loaded firearm when...
by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Criminal Practice Areas, Firearms
Sec 417 of the California Penal Code penalizes the “drawing, exhibiting or using a firearm or deadly weapon.” The following are the elements that the prosecution needs to prove the following elements: • A person drew or exhibited a deadly weapon or firearm in the...
by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | California Laws, Criminal laws
Sec 245(a)(2) of the California Penal Code defines the crime of assault with a firearm. This crime is defined as an unlawful attempt coupled with the present ability to commit a violent injury upon another individual. The special aspect of this crime is the use of a...
