You may have heard the term embezzlement before, but what exactly does this word mean? The term embezzlement is defined in Penal Code 503 as “…the fraudulent appropriation of property by a person to whom it has been entrusted.” For example, let’s say David was the person in charge of the cash register at the…
A news article from San Francisco presents the story of a woman who was mistakenly given someone else’s credit card by a waitress at a restaurant. Instead of alerting the restaurant about the mistake, the woman allegedly kept the card and went to a local mall to use it, perpetrating credit card fraud. Eventually, the legal…
While all couples fight, there are times when it gets out of control. Sometimes, the police get involved and you might find yourself accused of domestic violence. So, what should you do if you are accused of this crime? If the police come to your home, go with them easily. If you try to argue…
Being arrested and charged with arson is quite serious. Though many states consider it a misdemeanor, in California, it is a felony which carries a punishment of up to 9 years in prison, depending on the circumstances. The length of punishment depends on several factors such as the amount of damage that occurred and any…
The simple truth is that teenagers are having sexual intercourse, whether you want to believe it or not. Some of them are choosing wisely and spending time with others close in age while others are finding older people to share their time with. While sexual intercourse should be consensual (or it can be considered rape),…
Indecent exposure; everyone has heard about it, but few really know and understand the legal definition. Most people think about men showing women their genitals, but, in order to be arrested and convicted it takes more than that. So, what is indecent exposure in the state of California? Indecent exposure is defined in Penal Code…
Getting arrested for a DUI or being a part of a DUI accident is indeed a life-changing event. This is certainly something you will want to avoid posting on your social media account like you may do for other things that take place in your life. We know that social media has a large role…
In recent months, there have been at least two child abuse cases in California (one locally in Riverside County), which have received extensive national attention. In both cases, there were multiple children who were reportedly abused for years. The first case took place in Perris and came to light in January after one of the…
If you have been arrested for grand theft auto, it is probably not because you have been playing a popular video game. It is because the police suspect you of stealing a car. If so, then it is important to know exactly what the charge of grand theft auto means and what kind of punishment…
When someone is killed, first-degree murder is not the only charge that you may be accused of. You could also be facing manslaughter charges. So, what is manslaughter? California Penal Code 192 defines it as ‘the unlawful killing of a human being without malice” [1] There are three types, including voluntary, involuntary and vehicular. Voluntary…
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