California’s Deferred Entry of Judgment Nonviolent drug offenders could benefit from treatment and drug education rather than jail and a criminal record. In California, the deferred entry of judgment, or DEJ program, allows this as a possible alternative. Eligible defendants are diverted out of the criminal system and into drug rehabilitation and education programs. Defined …
Receiving Stolen Property
In California it is against the law to receive stolen property, prohibited under Penal Code 496 PC. It is considered a crime to buy, sell, receive, conceal, or withhold property which you understand to be stolen. In receiving stolen property cases typically the person who committed the theft will be charged with a theft offense …
Firefighter handcuffed at California crash scene
CHULA VISTA, Calif. — A firefighter responding to a Southern California crash site was handcuffed and held in a patrol car for failing to move a fire truck immediately after police asked him to. U-T San Diego reports crews were helping victims after a car overturned Tuesday night on Interstate 805. One person was taken …
Work Related Injuries
Serious personal injuries can occur at the workplace, impacting an employee’s ability to perform their job and earn a living. While serious injuries can occur, minor injuries such as sprains and bruises can also impact an employee’s ability to perform their job, which may lead to a loss of work and financial difficulties. Due to …
California’s Gang Enhancement Law
As part of the California Street Terrorism Enforcement and Prevention Act, Penal Code 186.22 PC is commonly known as California’s street gang enhancement law. It is designed to punish gang members and those who associate with gang members much more harshly than those who are not affiliated with a gang. Participation in a gang Penal …
Juvenile sentenced to 10 years of probation for intoxication manslaughter
FORT WORTH, Texas — A North Texas teen from an affluent family was sentenced to probation this week after he killed four pedestrians when he lost control of his speeding pickup truck while driving drunk, a punishment that outraged the victims’ families and left prosecutors disappointed. The 16-year-old boy was sentenced Tuesday in a Fort …
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California Statutory Rape Laws
In California, statutory rape is the unlawful act of sexual intercourse with a person under the age of eighteen (18) pursuant to Penal Code 261.5 PC. The crime of statutory rape is sometimes referred to as “unlawful sex with a minor” or “unlawful sexual intercourse”. Statutory rape is considered a crime regardless of whether or …
Assault with a Deadly Weapon
In California, Assault with a Deadly Weapon is defined as an assault that is committed with any type of weapon deemed deadly or by means of force that is likely to cause significant bodily injury to another. Deadly weapons include firearms, knives of a certain length, swords, explosives, and brass knuckles, to name a few. …
States urged to lower blood-alcohol limit for drunk driving
The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended that states reduce the blood-alcohol concentration level that qualifies as drunken driving to 0.05%. The NTSB believes that with this recommendation there will be a reduction in fatal DUI related crashes. The NTSB stated that the risk of a crash at 0.05% is approximately half as much as …
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What does a personal injury attorney do?
Personal injury attorneys can sometimes get a negative reputation as “ambulance chasers” and are often the victims of stereotypes and jokes that are not only false, but damaging to the legal system and society as a whole. When you or a loved one suffers an injury as the result of somebody else’s actions, an experienced …