California Penal Code § 243.1 PC makes it a crime to commit battery on a jail or prison guard. Battery on a custodial officer is a felony carrying 16 months, two years, or three years in county jail. The full language of the statute reads as follows: 243.1. When a battery is committed against the …
California Penal Code 4530 PC prohibits state prison inmates from attempting to escape. Escape from prison is a felony offense carrying up to three or six more years behind bars depending on whether the defendant used force or violence. The full language of the code section states that: 4530. (a) Every prisoner confined in a …
California Penal Code 214 PC defines the crime of train robbery, which is boarding a train – or otherwise interfering with the train – with the intention of robbing someone on the train. Train robbery is prosecuted as a felony in California. If you are convicted, you face 16 months, two years, or three years in …
California Penal Code 4570 PC makes it a crime to communicate with a jail or prison inmate without the permission of the warden or other officer in charge. As a misdemeanor, unlawfully communicating with an inmate carries up to six months in jail and/or up to $1,000 in fines. The full text of the statute …
California Penal Code 653y PC imposes punishments for knowingly using 911 for non-emergency reasons. This offense is usually an infraction, but it can be charged as a misdemeanor if your intent was to harass someone. Legal Analysis California Penal Code 653y PC prohibits knowingly using 911 for any reason other than an emergency. Example: Betty …
California Penal Code § 4532 PC makes it a felony to escape from custody if you have been arrested, charged, or convicted of a crime. The penalties depend on the underlying crime you were in custody for and whether you used force or violence in the escape attempt. In this article, our California criminal defense …
California Penal Code § 37 PC defines the crime of treason as warring against the state or adhering to its enemies. As a felony, treason carries the death penalty or life in prison without the possibility of parole. The entire text of the code section reads as follows: 37. (a) Treason against this state consists …
California Penal Code § 218 PC makes it a felony offense to engage in “train wrecking“, which means to obstruct or set fire to railroad tracks in an attempt to derail or otherwise damage the train. A conviction is punishable by life in prison with no parole. The full text of the statute reads as follows: …
California Evidence Code § 971 EC is the “spousal privilege” rule, which means a husband or wife cannot be forced to testify in court against their spouse if they do not wish to. It does not matter whether the case is criminal or civil. The entire text of the statute reads: 971. Except as otherwise …
California motorcycle laws require riders to follow the same traffic rules and carry the same 30/60/15 minimum insurance as automobile drivers. But since motorcycles are potentially more dangerous to riders in the event of an accident, motorcyclists must also: maintain a class M driver’s license, which requires passing special skills and knowledge tests; and always …
California Penal Code 241.6 PC makes it a misdemeanor to assault a school employee engaged in performing his or her duties. Penalties include up to $2,000 in fines and/or up to one year in county jail. The full text of the statute reads as follows: 241.6. When an assault is committed against a school employee …
Employers violate federal law if they fire, demote, harass, or discriminate against you for taking leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). And as long as you meet the employee qualifications, you are guaranteed your same (or comparable) job when you return from leave. Our FMLA lawyers fight to get your job reinstated …
Misclassifying employees as independent contractors deprives workers of minimum wages, overtime pay, and other employee-only benefits. Many employers purposely misclassify their workers as independent contractors just to improve their bottom line. Our independent contractor classification lawyers fight your employer for every cent you are owed plus interest and civil penalties. We can usually achieve a …
Disability discrimination lawyers represent workers who have been fired, demoted, disqualified, harassed, or otherwise discriminated against due to their physical or mental disabilities. Through aggressive negotiation and litigation, our disability discrimination attorneys fight for job reinstatement, reasonable job accommodations, and compensation for lost wages and pain and suffering. Most cases settle out of court, but …
Non-compete agreements which limit your future job possibilities are unenforceable in California. Business and Professions Code 16600 renders “null and void” any contractual provision that restricts you from “engaging in a lawful profession, trade, or business.” Therefore, if you signed an employment contract with a non-compete agreement, you should still be able to lawfully work …
California Labor Code § 98.6 LC provides you whistleblower protection if you report your employers’ wage and hour violations. Employers who retaliate or discriminate against you for whistleblowing face a $10,000 civil penalty. Frequently-Asked-Questions What kind of whistleblowing activity is protected? California Labor Code 98.6 LC prohibits employers from retaliating or discriminating against you for …
Penal Code § 473 PC sets forth the penalties for the crime of forgery in California. Forgery is generally a wobbler offense that can be prosecuted as either a felony or a misdemeanor. If the value of the transaction is $950.00 or less, then forgery must be treated as a misdemeanor unless the defendant has …
California Penal Code 648 PC prohibits making or issuing money except as authorized by U.S. law. A first offense is a misdemeanor, but any subsequent convictions are prosecuted as felonies. The full text of the statute reads as follows: PC 648 Every person who makes, issues, or puts in circulation any bill, check, ticket, certificate, …
Our Los Angeles brain injury attorneys provide help if you or a loved one suffered any kind of head trauma. Approximately 223,000 people in the U.S. are hospitalized every year because of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). This figure does not even consider medical attention for less severe types of head injuries, such as concussions. If …
Our experienced Los Angeles dog bite lawyers can help if you have suffered a dog bite in the greater Los Angeles area. Each day, nearly 1,000 persons are treated in hospital emergency departments for nonfatal dog bite-related injuries. If you or a loved one are the victims of a dog bite incident, you deserve fair …
Our Los Angeles car accident attorneys offer skilled and reliable legal help if you or a loved one were injured in a car accident in the Los Angeles area. Approximately 289 people were killed last year in Los Angeles due to traffic collisions, and collisions resulted in even a higher number of accident injuries. If …
Our Pasadena car accident attorneys provide unmatched legal representation if you were injured in a motor vehicle accident in Pasadena or anywhere in the San Gabriel Valley area. Close to one thousand people are killed or injured every year in Pasadena due to car crashes. If you are an auto accident victim, you deserve fair …
Our Los Angeles truck accident lawyers can provide dedicated help if you were injured in a truck accident in Los Angeles or the greater southern Californian area. As a major port city and transportation hub, the Los Angeles region sees more than a thousand trucking accidents each year, many of them causing serious and even …
California Penal Code § 804 PC specifies that prosecution on a criminal case begins when charges are filed, the defendant gets arraigned, or a bench or arrest warrant gets issued. Merely investigating a criminal suspect does not comprise prosecution. The full text of the statute reads as follows: 804. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, for …
California Penal Code 802 PC imposes a one-year statute of limitations for most misdemeanor offenses. This is the time window in which the prosecutor is allowed to file charges. However, the time limit to press charges extends to two years in misdemeanor cases of unprofessional conduct and three years for the misdemeanor offense of annoying …