California PENAL CODE (CPC) SECTION 518-527 defines Extortion: CPC 518. Extortion is the obtaining of property from another, with his consent, or the obtaining of an official act of a public officer, induced by a wrongful use of force or fear, or under color of official right. http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=pen&group=00001-01000&file=518-527 In non-legal terms, this means you break the law … » Read More
Arson is defined in the California Penal Code (CPC) 451 and 452. CPC451: A person is guilty of arson when he or she willfully and maliciously sets fire to or burns or causes to be burned or who aids, counsels, or procures the burning of, any structure, forest land, or property. CPC452: A person is … » Read More
Leaving the scene of an accident is considered a hit and run violation in California. California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 20001 http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d10/vc20001.htm mandates the duty of the driver involved in an accident, where another person is injured or killed, to stop at the scene of the accident: CVC 20001. (a) The driver of a vehicle involved in an … » Read More
There are two types of hit and run violations in California; misdemeanor and felony. A misdemeanor involves property damage and a felony is concerned with personal injury to the other party. In this article we will examine the misdemeanor hit and run as recorded in the California Vehicle Code 20002: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d10/vc20002.htm California V C … » Read More
If you are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in California, your driver’s license will immediately be confiscated by the police. You will be served with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) “Notice of Suspension“. This document formally suspends your license Provides a temporary driving privilege for 30 days Explains your rights to an administrative … » Read More
The State of California has one of the toughest sentencing structures in the country. It is a law that can send repeat convicted offenders, even if the crime was non-violent, to prison for life. There have been several attempts to repeal this harsh sentencing system and California voters may once again have the opportunity to … » Read More
In 2009, newly appointed members of the Board of Registered Nursing stepped up enforcement. The Board of Registered Nursing has the right to discipline a registered nursing license for violation of the Nursing Practice Act. The disciplinary action is based on a number of factors, such as the severity and recency of offense, rehabilitation evidence, current … » Read More
In the State of California, it is a violation of the law to have an open container of alcohol in a vehicle. The California Vehicle Code Section 23222(a) states: No person shall have in his or her possession on his or her person, while driving a motor vehicle upon a highway or on lands, as … » Read More
Prosecutors in San Diego County are calling The Sweetwater Union High School District bribery case one of the largest public corruption cases of its kind in the county. The ex-superintendent of the school district, school board trustees and a contractor who worked for the district have been charged with bribery and perjury. According to the … » Read More
What are the legal definitions of Pimping and Pandering in California? Pimping and pandering are two separate California sex crimes but their purpose is the same: to prevent people from trying to increase the number of available prostitutes. California Penal Code (CPC) 266h defines pimping as: Soliciting or advertising for prostitution and collecting money from … » Read More
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