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When we hear of the word “prison”, the first things that probably pop up in our minds are the picture of metal bars, a bright orange uniform, and the faces of scary-looking people. In this article, however, we will be dealing with a different type of “imprisonment”, one that does not necessarily ...

In a criminal trial, to prove one's innocence is the primary goal of an attorney. A good defense lawyer will do anything to do so. Because, after all, it is the deciding factor on what the charges will be or whether or not they will be dismissed. That is why the defense would go to extreme measur...

Driving is a privilege not a right; one that comes with heavy responsibilities. A driver must always be aware of the surroundings – always a hundred percent alert, mindful, and, reactive, and responsive.  Not only is his/her safety on the line but also the wellbeing of the passengers, pedestrians...

Day after day, our local government units and concerned organizations alike have emphasized the importance of having a clear head when getting behind the wheel. If you drive while high or drunk, you're more than likely to get involved in a fatal crash — it is a statistical fact. One may think tha...

On certain crimes, law offenders may have the option of probation. Generally, it is a sanction ordered by the court after an individual has been proven guilty of committing a crime. If the court grants an individual a probation, then he/she is allowed to go back to the public but under the condit...

In general, warrants are legal documents that are issued by the judge upon finding probable and reasonable cause to believe that a crime has been committed, and therefore, will need further investigation. If the warrant's purpose is to summon someone before the judge after evading a court hearing...

When a person commits a crime, it can be classified in three ways: a felony, misdemeanor, or an infraction. An infraction case is the least heavy, usually only requiring the suspect to pay a fine. In California, the most classic type of infraction offense is a traffic violation. Meanwhile, misdem...

The death penalty or Capital punishment is considered as the most serious penalty. It is imposed on someone who has committed a crime. The biggest thing to know about the death penalty is that it cannot be reversed. The death penalty in California is always the most controversial topic, to which ...

Felony in California can be described as crimes that are punishable with a minimum sentence of 1 year in jail. Certain serious crimes are known as ‘straight felonies' that are even punishable by death. Some of them are listed as follows: Murder,  Rape,  Lewd Acts with ...

California Penal Code 28050 And 30605 California has quite strict laws regarding gun control rather than any other place. It has some specific guidelines regarding gun storage and also it has a ban regarding assault weapons. If you need to buy it then you have to buy the guns through some license...

In the state of California there are several laws concerning different types of concealed knives, blades and swords that must be understood before acquiring these kinds of items. The following sections of the California penal code considers the many kind of concealed Knife or sword laws in the st...

In the eye of law, home invasion is a crime or offense in which any person invades the home of another person without any kind of permission or authority, as well with or without knowing if people are present on the property when the act took place. Home invasion charges also apply to the use of ...

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 ...

Indecent exposure is considered a crime, referring to a person that displays his/her genitalia to one or more people in a public place. Either there is the intention or not to expose themselves in public, such as public urination can be charged with indecent exposure crime under the law. Indecent...

Theft of weapons commonly applies to firearms related theft. Stealing a firearm is a serious offense anywhere in the United States, it will automatically result in a grand theft crime in the eye of law. This crime is generally called Grand Theft Firearm or GTF crime in the California Penal Code. ...

Incest refers to human sexual relations or activity between close relatives or family members.  Besides being related by blood it includes family member that were adopted and in some cases those related by a relationship (marriage or stepfamily) Incest laws in the U.S ban any kind of sexual relat...

Statutory rape is a serious criminal sexual offense that is defined as sexual contact with a person who is under an age specified by law, known as the “age of consent.” Depending on the state the legal term of the crime may vary from statutory rape to another name. This offense is basically an ac...

What is a Declaratory Judgment? It refers to a judgment that is issued by a court that establishes and outlines the obligations and rights of each party in a contract. A declaratory judgment is legally binding and has the same result and power than a final judgment. These judgments are also known...

You've most likely encountered the term many times “Blackmailing“ in different situations, or probably you've heard it in movies, TV Dramas and on the news. However, blackmail is a term that In any state or country is an illegal and serious offense punishable by the law. Blackmailing offenses are...

In America, each of its 50 states has its own versions of the law. There are some things that are illegal in one state but legal in another. A few examples of that would be California's medical marijuana laws, Oregon's no self-serve gas stations policy, Nevada's lottery prohibition laws, and so m...

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 ...