According to California’s vandalism and graffiti law, Penal Code 594, it is a crime for any adult or minor to intentionally deface, damage or destroy someone else’s property. That statement of the law is pretty straight forward. However, the tricky part about the law is how vandalism is applied in the real world. For example,…
Solicitation of prostitution is easily defined as asking someone to engage in a sexual act or lewd conduct in exchange for money or some other form of compensation. However, solicitation is just one crime that is covered by California’s penal code. It is also illegal to engage in prostitution, i.e. to perform a sexual or…
Any responsible adult knows that owning a gun is a big responsibility. In California, a variety of strict laws regulate gun ownership, and it’s essential to understand what they are and how to stay within the law so you can enjoy your firearms as intended. Illegal Possession of a Firearm Both State and Federal laws…
Worker’s Compensation fraud is among the most contentious legal battles in today’s courtrooms because the stakes are high. A conviction can leave you with a felony charge on your record, face the potential of jailtime, and it could affect your chances of getting a job in the future. Besides the inability to work, it could…
Had a good, long day in San Francisco Superior Court, but still no decision on whether Sandra Merritt’s upcoming Preliminary Hearing will be secret or open to the public. The only reason the attorney general wants to have the evidence sealed and kept from the public eye is because it provides damning evidence that these…
When your kids step out of the house and into the world, there are a million things that can go wrong. As a parent, it’s natural for you to worry. Parents try their best to prepare their kids for some of life’s worst-case scenarios but many fail to address one nightmarish situation: what to do…
California gun laws are known to be some of the toughest; certain people, including those who have been convicted of any felony or specific misdemeanor crimes, are not allowed to own or even possess a gun at all. Those who do own guns must follow the state’s laws about where and how you carry it,…
If you have been accused of an assault or battery (or even both), you may be confused about your charge (or charges). Most of the time, assault and battery go together, though they are two completely different charges. For this reason, it is important to know exactly what your charges are and what they really…
Campaign contributions, secret meetings and public pronouncements of undying loyalty. We expose it all in our latest effort to derail the biased political prosecution brought by California’s Attorney General against Sandra Merritt. We will be back in court in December, and for as long and as often as it takes to seek justice for Sandra. (Nic…
The possession of child pornography in California state courts (as opposed to Federal courts) can be either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances. You may face imprisonment for up to a year and/or fines of up to $10,000 if convicted. Penalties are more severe for felony charges and for repeat offenders. Possession…
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