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California law requires that a person be at least 18 years of age in order legally to get a tattoo. In fact, according to Penal Code 653 PC, it is a criminal offense to “ink” or administer a tattoo to a minor under the age of 18. A violation of this code section is charged …
Robbery vs Burglary: What's the Difference?Watch this video on YouTube Robbery and burglary are related but different crimes. Robbery occurs when a person takes someone else’s property by force or fear. Burglary, by contrast, is entering a structure with the intent to steal or to commit another crime inside of the structure. What is robbery? …
A 1275 hold is when a hold is placed on a defendant’s bail because there is reason to believe that the money being used for the bail was generated by the commission of a felony (such as the sale of a controlled substance). The hold gets the name “PC 1275 hold” because Penal Code 1275.1 PC …
No. Per Assembly Bill 103, the state cannot suspend your driver’s license for unpaid traffic tickets. Keep in mind that the failure to appear in traffic court is a crime under Vehicle Code 40508a VC. A criminal offense is charged in addition to the underlying traffic charge. Note that most traffic violations are infractions. Some, …
Is CA a "Stand-Your-Ground" State? A former DA explainsWatch this video on YouTube Under California self-defense laws, you generally have the right to “stand your ground” and defend yourself and others without retreating. There is no state law statute that explicitly lays this out. Instead, case law and jury instructions recognize your right to use force …
There are three good excuses for you to assert if you fail to appear in court for your criminal case. These are to explain that your absence from court: was not on purpose (that is, you were unaware of the court date), was not meant as an intent to evade the court, and occurred because …
LEGAL ANALYSIS — The Crime of "Solicitation of a Minor" 3 Ways to Fight ChargesWatch this video on YouTube Solicitation of a minor is a criminal offense whereby a person engages in a conversation with a minor, and during that conversation, solicits or asks the minor to meet up to partake in a sexual act. …
In booking documents and citations, VC is an abbreviation for California Vehicle Code, PC is an abbreviation for California Penal Code, and HS is an abbreviation for California Health and Safety Code. These abbreviations and different codes are used to help police identify which California law a person is suspected of violating. For example, if …
In California, the term “financial responsibility law” refers to the requirement that you carry proof of your ability to cover damages you may inflict in the event of a traffic accident. This usually means proof of auto insurance. The law is largely found in Vehicle Code Sections 1600-16078 VC and is sometimes referred to as “California’s Compulsory …
Electric scooters are motorized devices with two wheels, handlebars and a floorboard that you stand on to rise. You can operate an e-scooter with any class of driver’s license in California. You do not need to register the device with he DMV. And you can only ride the scooter up to 15 MPH and on …
Thanks to California Senate Bill 239, it is no longer a felony for people who are HIV-positive to have unprotected sex and not disclose their status. California law SB 239 also automatically vacated prior convictions related to: Non-disclosure of HIV status (former Penal Code 647f), and/or Felony prostitution convictions based on HIV/AIDS status. But, it is still …
Are Undetectable Firearms Legal in California? Penal Code 24610 PCWatch this video on YouTube Under California Penal Code 24610 PC, the following acts are illegal in California when it comes to undetectable firearms: Manufacture, Import into the State of California, Keep for sale, Offer for sale, Give, Lend, and/or Possess Undetectable firearms are also referred …
Accessory to Murder: 3 DefensesWatch this video on YouTube An accessory to murder is someone who helps or assists the actual perpetrator before or after the commission of the murder. Normally, the accessory is not present at the scene of the crime. In most jurisdictions, the crime is a felony offense (as opposed to a …
The statute of limitations or window of time in which a person can bring a PAGA claim is generally 1 year from the date of the last labor violation on which the claim is based. The Private Attorney General Act lets California workers file lawsuits against their employers for violating labor laws. To do so, the workers have …
The gun laws of most states say that if you carry a concealed weapon without a permit, then a prosecutor can charge you with either: a misdemeanor, a felony, nothing if you are exempt under your state’s concealed carry laws, or nothing if you are a resident of a “Constitutional Carry” state. Most state laws …
A new California law limits the duration minors can be placed in solitary confinement. Minors in juvenile detention centers can only be held in solitary confinement for up to 4 (four) hours, absent special circumstances. On January 1, 2018, the California State Legislature enacted specific guidelines concerning minors in solitary confinement in a juvenile detention …
5 key things to know about California’s payroll laws are that they apply to all non-exempt workers, forbid work off the clock, require meal or rest breaks, set the minimum wage, and make employers pay most discharged workers at the time of termination. Together, these laws are very friendly for workers. Violations can lead to …
Implied consent law is a maxim of state law saying that you are deemed to have consented to a breath test or blood test to measure your BAC if the police properly arrest you for driving under the influence (DUI/DWI). The purpose of this law is to help police officers measure your blood alcohol content …
Ten common examples of federal offenses include: tax evasion, counterfeiting, money laundering, murder, immigration-related offenses, felon in possession of a firearm, drug possession, drug crimes involving the intent to distribute, treason, and child pornography. Federal crimes are those offenses that violate U.S. federal criminal laws. Federal courts also have jurisdiction over crimes that allegedly take …
California no longer has an “attractive nuisance” doctrine. This doctrine essentially makes property owners liable to injured children who have trespassed onto their property to explore something that could reasonably have induced them to trespass. Objects that might cause this trespassing include a: swimming pool, pond, or trampoline. While there are no longer special instructions …
California law states that a person may not carry a concealed firearm in public unless he obtains a valid Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) license. Assembly Bill 2103 was signed into law by Gov. Brown in September 2018. It imposes two requirements that a person must meet before he can receive a CCW license. These requirements …
Pretrial Assessment Services (PAS) is a division of the California criminal courts that determines whether newly-arrested defendants should remain in jail or get released on their own recognizance (OR) while awaiting trial. PAS conducts “pretrial risk assessments” of newly-arrested people to determine whether they are at a low-, medium-, or high risk of: hurting someone …
Police can seize a person’s cell phone when they have a search warrant, if you were doing something illegal with the cell phone, or if the cell phone contains evidence. 1. When does Nevada law permit officers to seize a person’s cell phone? There are three main circumstances under which law enforcement may seize your …
Maybe. It depends on the particular facts of the case. 1. How does California law define the “marital privilege”? The “marital privilege” (also known as the “spousal privilege”) is one of the more complicated California evidentiary privileges. This is because the privilege actually consists of two privileges. These are: the spousal testimonial privilege, and the …
We all know the police generally must get a search warrant before they can search someone’s home and seize property. But do law enforcement personnel have to obtain a court order for a wiretap? If so, when is an order granted? 1. When can the police obtain a search warrant? In general, police can obtain …