Transportation for Sale of a Controlled Substance
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.
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Motions to Compel Discovery
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 – California Penal Code § 273a(a) and § 273a(b)
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.
Grand Theft Auto – California Vehicle Code § 10851(a)
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
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…
Possession of a Controlled Substance and a Loaded Firearm – Health & Safety Code § 11370.1(a)
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.
Engaging in Lewd Conduct — California Penal Code § 647(a)
Engaging in Lewd Conduct refers to willfully touching one’s own or another person’s genitals, buttocks, or breasts in a public place or any location open to public view.
Mayhem – California Penal Code §§ 203 & 205
Mayhem and Aggravated Mayhem – California Penal Code §§ 203 & 205 Understanding the Crime of Mayhem in California Under California Penal Code § 203, Mayhem occurs when a person maliciously causes permanent disfigurement or disability to another.This crime focuses…
Stalking with Threats — California Penal Code § 646.9(a)
Stalking with Threats under California Penal Code § 646.9(a) is one of the most serious stalking-related crimes. It occurs when a person willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follows or harasses another person and makes a credible threat intended to place that person in reasonable fear for their safety or the safety of their immediate family.
2025 Concealed Carry Law Update
California dramatically expanded where carrying a concealed firearm is illegal under Senate Bill 2 (SB 2). In December 2023 a federal district court enjoined most of those “sensitive place” provisions, but on September 6, 2024 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed much of that injunction