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Child Seduction Crimes and Penalties in California

Sexually engaging with a minor in any capacity is a grave crime in California, easily met with harsh fines and hefty prison sentences. Sometimes, criminals toying with the potential of physically...

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What Is A Controlled Substance?

The majority of drug crimes in California rely on controlled substances being involved. However, you may not be sure what a controlled substance is or why you are being charged with a drug offense in...

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Crimes that Don’t Have a Statute of Limitation in California 

It is heavily suggested to all of those who intend to make a claim that they fully understand the amount of time in which they are able to file said claim or lawsuit. This is, by definition, a statute...

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What Happens if you Get a DUI With a Child in the Car?

Facing drunk driving charges can be challenging. But if you have been accused of driving under the influence with a child in the car, the charges against you are far more severe than you might have...

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What You Need to Know About Facing Murder Charges in California

Few crimes carry as severe penalties as murder charges. When you have been arrested and accused of murder, you can expect your entire life to be upheaved. The consequences of a murder conviction could...

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What is Considered Date Rape In California?

The simplest way of defining the term date rape is sexual assault perpetrated by an acquaintance similar to date is still rape. You will find that most states do not use the word “rape” anymore but...

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What are the Stun Gun Laws in California?

Protecting yourself and your loved ones is vital now more than ever, and carrying a stun gun may be the safer way to do it.  In California, it is legal to purchase, own, and carry stun guns in most...

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Is Pepper Spray Legal in California?

If you find yourself involved in an incident involving pepper spray in California, the legal ramifications could be complicated. That is because it is legal to purchase, own, and use pepper spray if...

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Are Bulletproof Vests Legal In California?

All citizens of California have a legal right to protect themselves and the lives of their families, which includes the purchasing and wearing of bulletproof vests. Those who have been convicted of a...

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What is Restitution? 

When a judge sentences a defendant in a criminal case, you may hear the term “restitution” tossed around as part of the penalty phase of the case. Restitution is money paid to crime victims to...

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What is White-Collar Crime?

Nonviolent offenses committed solely for financial gain are cataloged under an encompassing umbrella known as “white-collar crime.” If you watched the 2013 film The Wolf of Wall Street, based on the...

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Can a Felon Own a Gun in California?

Convicted felons lose their right to own a gun in the state of California. Furthermore, California is notoriously tough when it comes to guns, and its gun laws are among the strictest in the United...

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Can You Carry a Loaded Gun in Your Car in California? 

You risk being charged with a gun crime if you carry a loaded gun in your car in California. As a rule, the only way that you can legally transport a firearm in California is if the firearm is unloaded...

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What Happens if You Get Caught With a Privately Made Firearm or Ghost Gun? 

Self-assembled or otherwise privately made firearms or so-called “ghost” guns are not illegal to own in the state of California, provided the owner goes through the process to register the ghost gun...

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California Blackmail Laws

Blackmail, the common term for extortion, is a serious crime in the state of California. If convicted, defendants risk time behind bars and significant fines. Under California Penal Code, blackmail and...

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Teen Sexting Laws in California

The act of sending sexually suggestive or nude images via an electronic device is known as sexting, and it can be illegal if teens are involved. Sexting usually occurs via text messages or social media...

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What Is Sodomy?

A crude but honest definition of sodomy is simply “anal sex.” In the state of California, sodomy is a crime when it occurs between an adult and a minor or if it occurs in the context of non-consensual...

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What To Do if You Are Accused of Child Molestation

Being falsely accused of any crime can be devastating—but if you are falsely accused of child molestation, the situation becomes even more harrowing. Despite the anger and embarrassment you may feel,...

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