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LA's Best Criminal Defense Attorneys Serving all of Southern California
Under California Penal Code § 245(a)(1), assault with a deadly weapon occurs when someone commits an assault using an object or instrument that is capable of causing great bodily injury or death
Domestic Battery, defined under California Penal Code § 243(e)(1), is one of the most common charges within the broader category of domestic violence crimes. It applies when someone uses force or violence against a spouse, former spouse, cohabitant, fiancé, dating partner, or the parent of their child.
Are DUI Checkpoints Legal in California? The Short Answer: Yes Sobriety checkpoints are generally legal in California and throughout the United States under the Fourth Amendment, provided that law enforcement follows strict constitutional guidelines. While they can feel invasive, both…
A person commits the crime of criminal threats (AKA Terroristic Threats) when they willfully threaten to commit a crime that would result in death or great bodily injury to another person, under circumstances that make the threat believable and cause the victim sustained fear.
Under California Health and Safety Code §§ 11352 and 11379, it is a felony to knowingly transport, move, or transfer a controlled substance with the intent to sell or distribute it.
Prosecutors are required to disclose evidence that is favorable to the accused. This includes material that may help the defense or cast doubt on the prosecution’s case. You can force them to provide this evidence with a motion to compel.
Child abuse in California can be prosecuted under several statutes, but Penal Code §§ 273a(a) and 273a(b) are among the most common. Both sections criminalize causing or permitting harm to a child, yet they differ in severity based on the circumstances.
It is a crime to take or drive someone else’s vehicle without their consent and with the intent to deprive the owner of possession, either permanently or temporarily
Receipt or Possession of a Stolen Vehicle — California Penal Code § 496d What is Possession of a Stolen Vehicle under PC 496d? Under Penal Code § 496d(a), it is unlawful for a person to buy, receive, conceal, sell, or…
Under California Health & Safety Code § 11370.1(a), it is a felony to possess a usable amount of a controlled substance while also having access to a loaded, operable firearm.