Penal Code § 403 PC makes it a crime willfully to disturb or break up a public assembly or meeting. Doing so is a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to 6 months in jail and fines of up to $1000.00. The language of the code section states that: Every person who, without authority of law, …
California Penal Code § 632 prohibits eavesdropping, defined as using an electronic amplifying or recording device to listen in on another person’s confidential communication. The offense can be prosecuted as either a misdemeanor or a felony, and carries a maximum sentence of up to 3 years in jail. Note that California is a two-party consent state. This means …
In California, a felony is a crime carrying a minimum sentence of one year in custody unless you qualify for probation. Felonies are more serious than misdemeanors, which usually carry up to six months in jail. Here are four key things to know: Certain crimes called wobblers can be prosecuted as either felonies or misdemeanors. …
Penal Code § 115 PC makes it a crime knowingly to file, register, or record a false or forged document in any public office within the state. Doing so is a felony punishable by up to three years in jail or prison. The language of the statute reads that: 115. (a) Every person who knowingly …
What Is a "No Contest" Plea in California? — "Nolo Contendere" Explained by Top Defense AttorneyWatch this video on YouTube Pleading no contest (sometimes called nolo contendere) in a California criminal proceeding means that the defendant agrees to accept a conviction for the crime(s). However, he or she does not admit to being factually guilty …
Vehicle Code 20: The crime of lying to the CHP or DMVWatch this video on YouTube Vehicle Code § 20 VC is the California statute that makes it a crime to provide a false name or make a knowingly false statement to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or the Department of the California Highway …
Penal Code § 285 PC is the California law that prohibits incest. Under this section, marriage or sexual relations between close relatives is a felony punishable by up to 3 years in jail and fines of up to $10,000. The language of the statute reads that: 285. Persons being within the degrees of consanguinity within …
Furnishing alcohol to a minor — 3 ways someone can commit this crimeWatch this video on YouTube In California, it is a misdemeanor offense to sell or furnish alcohol to a minor (someone under the state legal drinking age of 21). Penalties typically include $250 to $1000 in fines and 24 to 32 hours of community service. …
Is it a crime to destroy or conceal evidence? (Penal Code 135)Watch this video on YouTube Penal Code § 135 PC makes it illegal to destroy or conceal evidence that you know to be relevant to a legal proceeding such as a trial, inquiry, or investigation. Doing so is a misdemeanor punishable by a term …
Pimping & Pandering Laws in California: Penal Code 266h & 266iWatch this video on YouTube California Penal Code § 266i PC prohibits pandering, which is encouraging, facilitating, or profiting from prostitution. This includes procuring someone for prostitution, inducing the person to become or remain a prostitute, providing a place for prostitution, or exchanging money or items …
"Contacting a minor to commit a felony" (Legal Analysis of Penal Code 288.3)Watch this video on YouTube Penal Code § 288.3 PC makes it a crime to contact or communicate with a person under the age of 18, having reason to know that the person is a minor, with the intent to commit a sex …
Penal Code 404.6 PC – What does it mean to "incite a riot?" California Defense Attorney ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube Penal Code § 404.6 PC makes it a crime to incite a riot, even if you don’t actively participate in the riot or actually commit violent acts as in connection with the riot. Inciting …
Arranging a meeting with a minor for sex (Legal Analysis of Penal Code 288.4)Watch this video on YouTube Under California Penal Code § 288.4 PC, it is a crime to arrange a meeting with a minor under the age of 18 with the intent to engage in sexual conduct at the meeting. The offense can be …
How drug dealers get busted for "money laundering" (Health & Safety Code 11370.9)Watch this video on YouTube California Health and Safety Code 11370.9 HS makes it a crime to launder the proceeds of an unlawful drug sale. “Laundering” means hiding or disguising the source of the drug money. Violating this section can lead to felony …
Health and Safety Code § 109575 HS is the California statute that makes it a crime for a person knowingly to manufacture, distribute, or possess with the intent to distribute an imitation controlled substance. A conviction is a misdemeanor that carries a penalty of up to 6 months in county jail and a fine of …
California Health and Safety Code 120290 HS makes it a crime when one person intentionally transmits an infectious disease to another person. A conviction is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and fines of up to $1000.00. 120290 HS states that: “(a) (1) A defendant is guilty of intentional transmission of an infectious …
Sexual activity is considered unprotected if you do not use a condom Health and Safety Code 120291 HS has been repealed. Previously, the law made it it a California felony to: expose another person to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), through unprotected sexual activity, when: you know at the time of the unprotected sex that you are …
Penal Code 476a PC makes it a crime to write or pass a bad check (knowing that there are or will be insufficient funds in the account). The offense can be charged as a felony if the value of the bad checks is more than $950.00. Otherwise, the offense is only a misdemeanor. Note that …
Vehicle Code 4463 VC – Jail for a fake registration sticker in California?Watch this video on YouTube Vehicle Code 4463 CVC prohibits fraud or forgery as to vehicle registration certificates, tags or stickers, license plates, or smog test certificates. This offense is a wobbler, meaning it can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. Sentencing …
Vehicle Code 22350 VC – 4 ways to beat a speeding ticket in courtWatch this video on YouTube Vehicle Code § 22350 VC sets forth what is commonly called California’s basic speed law. This makes it illegal to drive faster than is safe for the given driving conditions and circumstances. The language of the code …
Penal Code § 18710 PC makes it a crime to possess a destructive device. This category includes bombs, grenades, explosive missiles, projectiles containing incendiary material, and certain types of rockets or rocket-propelled projectiles. (Prior to January 1, 2012, this offense was set out in Penal Code 12303 PC.) 1 2 3 This section is a harsh law because it …
California "Dog Fighting" Laws | Penal Code 597.5 PCWatch this video on YouTube California Penal Code § 597.5 PC makes it a crime to own, possess, keep or train a dog for the purpose of having it engage in dogfighting. The statute also prohibits being present where a dogfight is taking place. Specifically, Penal Code …
Penal Code 148.4 PC — Making a false report of a fireWatch this video on YouTube California Penal Code § 148.4 PC defines the crime of making a false fire alarm or false report of a fire. The offense is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and fines of up to $1,000.00. …
Penal Code 149 PC — Unlawful Beating or Assault by a Public OfficerWatch this video on YouTube Penal Code § 149 PC makes it a misdemeanor offense when a “public officer…under color of authority, without lawful necessity, assaults or beats any person.” A conviction carries up to one year in jail and fines of up …
California Penal Code 210 PC — Extortion by Posing as a KidnapperWatch this video on YouTube Penal Code § 210 PC makes it a crime to seek ransom or reward money by posing as a kidnapper, or by posing as someone who can secure the release of a kidnapped victim. This offense is a felony punishable by up …