Assault with A Deadly Weapon [PC 245]
California makes a distinction between an assault and an assault with a deadly weapon. The penalty differs depending on who is being assaulted. The article goes through the laws surrounding hazing. This article will break down the laws under California Penal Code Section 245 – Assault with A Deadly Weapon. What is an assault? An […]
How To Check If Your License Is Suspended In California? [2024 Rules]
The most common reason for a driver’s license to be suspended is because it is the result of committing a previous violation or offense. License suspension is both a consequence as well as a penalty in and of itself. Driving with a suspended license can lead to further hearings in front of a judge and […]
How Long Does A DUI Stay On Your Record In California [2024]
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is not a minor offense. It can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony – both of which carry jail or prison time. After the sentence is served, the conviction does not go away. The driver’s records will reflect the conviction. This means that anyone can look up the […]
Can You Refuse To Show ID To The Police In California?
You are walking down the street and a police officer comes up to you and asks for you to show your ID. You prefer not to show your ID, but you know that there are exceptions to the Fourth Amendment, which does not allow for unreasonable searches and seizures, and you’d prefer not to get […]
DWI vs DUI: Know The Difference
Driving is not a right, but a privilege. Therefore, if a driver does not obey the state and federal laws regarding road safety, the driver can lose his driver’s license. In addition to the legal consequences, there are additional consequences that a driver may meet if they are charged with a crime, especially if the […]
What Are The Penalties Of Assaulting A Police Officer? PC 241(c)
Assaulting a police officer is not taken lightly in a court of law. Given the nature of their job, harming a police officer while they are performing their duty is considered a crime. In this article, we will define what an assault is, who is included under this category, as well as the penalties for […]
Expungement in California – How to Clear Criminal Records
After completing probation as a result of a guilty conviction, a person’s criminal record is still made available to the public. This can lead to lost job interviews and other opportunities that require a sense of trust between two people or a company. To help mitigate these lost opportunities, a person can request for their […]
Is Embezzlement a Felony or Misdemeanor in California?
In 2009, Bernie Madoff pleaded guilty and was convicted of operating the largest Ponzi scheme. He was charged with multiple financial crimes, one of which was embezzlement. He took people’s money with the promise of growing it through his investment company. When Bernie took the money and used it to pay for his own needs, […]
California Penal Code -148 PC (Resisting Arrest)
The word “arrest” brings up an image of someone with their hands behind their back and their wrists shackled with metal cuffs. The arrested individual is considered to be in the police’s custody and no longer has the freedoms given to all citizens. Making an arrest is one of the procedures of a police officer […]
