Can Petty Theft Charges Be Dropped? Ask an Attorney
A petty theft charge is no small matter. The charges can lead to time in front of a judge and the crime listed on a background check. This article discusses the definition of petty theft as well as what a person can do if charged with the crime. What is petty theft? Petty theft is […]
What Are Some 6 Common Types Of Assault Charges?
The law treats each type of assault differently. This article reviews the six common types of assault charges. What is an assault? Under California Penal Code Section 240, an assault is an intentional attempt to cause injury to another person. Even if the only assailant threatened to violently injure the victim but did not follow […]
Drunk in Public – PC 647(f)
It is not a crime to be drunk, but what one does while drunk can lead to legal consequences. The law seeks to protect people from contributing and causing harm to others. This article breaks down public intoxication charges and what the crime entails. What is a California Penal Code Section PC 647(f) charge? This law […]
California Penal Code 273d(a) PC | Child Abuse
While parenting can be difficult, however, there is no legal right to abuse one’s offspring. Findings of child abuse are not taken lightly in the eye of the law. California Penal Code §273d(a) lays out the laws surrounding child abuse. This article defines child abuse and child neglect and explores the penalties for both. What […]
What Are Wet Reckless Driving Charges in California?
Reckless driving is a crime in which a driver operates a motor vehicle in a manner that can lead to harming an individual or property. The law makes a distinction between wet reckless driving and dry reckless driving. “Wet” reckless refers to driving recklessly under the influence of alcohol. If a person is pulled over […]
How To Successfully Recant A Domestic Violence Statement
In our article titled, “What Is Domestic Battery? | PC 243(e)(1) – A Defense Attorney Explains”, we discussed the offense of domestic battery, explained its connection to domestic violence, and provided some of the defenses one can use if one is charged with the offense. After reporting the offense to the police, the victim typically […]
Difference Between A Suspended And A Revoked License
One type of penalty that can be imposed as part of a person’s sentence is the suspension or revocation of their driver’s license. A driver’s license is not a right, but a privilege. Therefore, this privilege can be temporarily suspended or permanently revoked by the court or DMV. A driver’s license allows a person to […]
Steps To Take If Someone Hit Your Parked Car | VC 20002
Accidents happen. In the case of hitting and damaging a parked car, the law requires that the driver who caused the accident take responsibility. Fleeing the scene after damaging someone else’s car is considered to be a hit-and-run accident. However, there is a remedy to avoid getting charged. This article discusses hit-and-run accident law, what […]
California Robbery Laws [2024] | 211 PC
Over the past several years, there has been an increase in theft cases in the state of California. The penalties for each type of theft differ depending on the offense. This article explores the nuances of California’s robbery laws. What is the definition of robbery (211 pc)? Robbery is theft under the threat of fear […]
