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In an era when property crimes have increasingly troubled communities across California, the state legislature has responded with a significant initiative—Assembly Bill 1972 (AB 1972), authored by Assembly member Juan Alanis. This bill, which has successfully passed through the legislative proces...

As California faces rising retail theft, Assembly Bill 3209 (AB 3209), authored by Assemblymember Marc Berman and supported by Speaker Robert Rivas, introduces legal measures to protect the state's retail sector. Governor Gavin Newsom approved the bill into law on August 16, 2024, and it aims to ...

In recent years, California has seen a notable surge in retail theft, which has impacted business owners and shaken community safety and economic stability. This growing concern prompted California lawmakers to enact Assembly Bill No. 2943 (AB 2943), spearheaded by Assembly member Rick Chavez Zbu...

To combat the escalating issue of organized retail theft, California has enacted AB 1802, a pivotal piece of legislation authored by Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer. This law represents a critical step forward in the state's ongoing battle against sophisticated theft rings that target retail b...

Organized retail theft (ORT) has emerged as a significant challenge for communities and retailers across California. These theft rings often involve sophisticated schemes that span multiple counties, causing extensive financial losses and endangering public safety. Recognizing the need for a stro...

When it comes to criminal offenses involving property and personal safety, burglary and robbery are two terms that are often used interchangeably. However, these crimes have different legal definitions, elements, and consequences. Understanding the difference between burglary vs. robbery is essen...

California has a reputation for its strict laws and regulations, particularly regarding weapons. One category that often sparks debate and confusion is the legality of butterfly knives. Are butterfly knives illegal in California? The short answer is yes, but the specifics are essential for anyone...

There has recently been an uptick in car theft in the United States. Many of the vehicles being stolen are Kias and Hyundais. It has become something of a phenomenon online, and that is certainly one reason why this particular theft has become more popular. But the key to the trend is the fact th...

Embezzlement is a financial crime that someone commits in order to gain financial assets for themselves. It is certainly a type of theft and falls under that general umbrella. However, there are some key distinctions that make embezzlement different than traditional types of theft. It's important...

An armed robbery charge isn't something to take lightly. The impact of penalties could negatively change the rest of one's life. But instead of accepting a charge at face value, putting up a fight can be the best course of action to avoid years behind bars and a negative stamp on your criminal re...

Both embezzlement and theft can involve taking money from a business – but that does not mean they're exactly the same crime, and it's very important to understand the intricacies of both if you're facing accusations. Embezzlement tends to be more calculated, and it depends on the person's positi...

According to California penal code, robbery is a felony offense involving the use of force or fear (such as through threats, for example) when taking property from someone. Since robbery could potentially lead to physical injuries, prosecutors treat these offenses harshly. Depending on the detail...

The crime of Receiving Stolen Property usually consists of four elements which are the following: The stolen property must be received by the accused The property must have been previously stolen by someone and then sale it The party receiving the stolen property from the thief, must know ...

Credit card fraud is a crime where a person uses a credit or debit card or credit account information like owner's name, number, billing detail to make a purchase you didn't authorize. Basically the credit card fraud consists in buying something by paying with someone else's funds without his/her...

What is Extortion? Extortion or also known as Blackmailing, is an act of obtaining money, property or anything else unlawfully from others by the use of force, threat, fear and by coercion. Such acts can be done physically, oral, or even written threats. Extortion is a serious crime and comes alo...

RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act) passed in 1970 to prevent the organized crime operations. Racketeering crimes are criminal activities in which an organization or a person participates in a “racket.” This takes place when the criminal creates a problem for others for the p...

The term Embezzlement is a crime of theft in eye of law. If anyone in order to commit the crime of embezzlement, you must be entrusted with another's property and it is given to you to take care of it or, for other purpose, and you abuse your position or power or trust, and use that property for ...