Criminal Defense

Disorderly Conduct California – What is it & can I go to jail?

California does not have a specific law for the crime of disorderly conduct. However, there are a number of minor offenses, including disturbing the peace, loitering and rioting, that are generally grouped into the category regarded as disorderly conduct. Specifically, California law makes it a crime for people to: engage in “disorderly conduct,” per Penal Code …

California “Three-Strike” Law – A Defense Lawyer Explains

3 Ways to Beat a California "3 Strikes" CaseWatch this video on YouTube California’s “three strikes” law under Penal Code 667 PC imposes a prison sentence of 25 years to life if you are convicted of your third violent felony or serious felony.1 Penal Code 667 PC also has a “two strikes” law which doubles …

Motion to Vacate a Criminal Judgement in California

Updated July 16, 2021 A Motion to Vacate a Judgment is a legal document that defendants file in a criminal case after they have entered a plea of guilty or nolo contender or “no contest,” or after they are found guilty at a court or jury trial. If a judge finds good cause to grant …

California Heroin Laws – Possession, Sale & Trafficking

Under California Health and Safety Code sections 11350-11352 HS, it is a crime to possess, sell, or transport controlled substances such as heroin. Simple heroin possession is generally a misdemeanor that can be dropped without jail time if you complete drug diversion. Trafficking heroin however is a felony carrying high prison terms. California heroin crime Maximum …

Penal Code § 653f PC – Solicitation to Commit a Crime – California Law

Penal Code 653f PC sets forth the crime of soliciting another person to commit certain criminal offenses (such as robbery, grand theft, or forgery). To solicit means to communicate a request that the person commit a crime, with the intent that the crime be committed. A violation of this code section can result in felony …

Penal Code § 32900 PC – California “Bump Stock” Laws

"Bump Stocks" in California – Are They Legal? – Top Gun Rights Defense Attorney ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube Under Penal Code § 32900 PC, California law makes it illegal to use, possess, manufacture or give away bump stocks. Also called multiburst trigger activators, bump stocks are gun accessories that increase the rate at which semiautomatic …

California Cocaine Laws – Possession, Use, Sale, Trafficking

Busted for "Cocaine"? Here are the laws in CaliforniaWatch this video on YouTube California Health and Safety Code sections 11350-11352 HS make it a crime to possess, sell, or transport controlled substances including cocaine and cocaine base. Simple cocaine possession is usually a misdemeanor that can be dismissed with no jail through drug diversion. Though …

California Vehicle Code – Legal Analysis of Crimes by Section Number

The California Vehicle Code (often abbreviated as VC or CVC) is the set of statutes that regulate the operation, registration, and ownership of motor vehicles (as well as bicycles and other devices) used to move people, animals and goods along the state’s roadways. The Vehicle Code codifies most laws regarding traffic infractions and criminal offenses …