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California Crimes by Code Section

California law defines each crime according to a specific code section. The Penal Code defines the vast majority of the crimes. But the Vehicle Code addresses certain crimes involving cars, motor vehicles and driving. The Health & Safety Code addresses most crimes involving marijuana or narcotics.

We invite you to explore our site and use it as a resource in understanding criminal law in this state. If you have additional questions, or desire representation, feel free to contact our California criminal defense lawyers for a consultation.

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If you or a loved one faces misdemeanor or felony charges, contact our California criminal defense attorneys for help. We'd be glad to meet with you for a free consultation at one of our local criminal law offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Van Nuys, Pasadena, Long Beach, Orange County, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino or Riverside.

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Burbank Criminal Attorneys

Burbank Office:
3500 W Olive Ave
3rd Floor
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 904-5900

Glendale Criminal Attorneys

Glendale Office:
450 N Brand Blvd
6th Floor
Glendale, CA 91203
(818) 904-5900

Las Vegas Criminal Attorneys

Las Vegas Office:
2300 W. Sahara Ave.
Suite 450
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 333-3673

Long Beach Criminal Attorneys

Long Beach Office:
444 W Ocean Blvd
Suite 800
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 633-8155

Los Angeles Criminal Attorneys

Los Angeles Office:
5670 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 1350
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(310) 385-7895

Newport Beach Criminal Attorneys

Newport Beach Office:
4590 MacArthur Blvd
5th Floor
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 644-0600

Pasadena Criminal Attorneys

Pasadena Office:
1055 E Colorado Blvd
9th Floor
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 345-9200

Rancho Cucamunga Attorneys

Rancho Cucamonga Office:
3200 Guasti Rd
Suite 100
Ontario, CA 91761
(909) 483-2814

Riverside Criminal Attorneys

Riverside Office:
4480 Main St
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 734-1600

Sacramento Criminal Attorneys

Sacramento Office:
455 Capitol Mall
Suite 604
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 391-6500

San Bernardino Criminal Attorneys

San Bernardino Office:
432 N Arrowhead Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92401
(909) 863-5500

San Diego Criminal Attorneys

San Diego Office:
3111 Camino del Rio
Norte, Suite 400
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 275-6100

San Francisco Criminal Attorneys

San Francisco Office:
425 Market Street
Suite 2200
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 333-0300

San Jose Criminal Attorneys

San Jose Office:
95 S Market St
Suite 300
San Jose, CA 94111
(408) 347-1200

Santa Ana Criminal Attorneys

Santa Ana Office:
500 N State College
Blvd
Suite 1100
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 288-9455

Van Nuys Criminal Attorneys

Van Nuys Office:
14500 Roscoe Blvd
4th Floor
Van Nuys, CA 91402
(818) 904-5900

Ventura Criminal Attorneys

Ventura Office:
2625 Townsgate Rd
Suite 330
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(805) 648-1680

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West Covina Criminal Attorneys

West Covina Office:
100 N Barranca Ave
Suite 700
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 345-9200

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