When a person is convicted in court for committing a crime, the sentence is typically handed down at the judge's discretion. While virtually all felonies and misdemeanors carry the potential penalty of jail or prison time, they usually also carry the potential for a person to be sentenced to probation in lieu of jail time. [...]
There are several new laws going into effect this July in the State of California - several of which are intended to help consumers. Read on to find out some that might affect you. SB 244: The Right to Repair Under SB 244 it's going to be a lot easier and less expensive to repair [...]
Burglary and robbery are often used interchangeably by members of the public because both crimes deal with someone stealing something. However, they're two different offenses and can only be charged when the specific criteria are met. Burglary Burglary is charged when someone enters a building with the intention of committing a felony or a theft [...]
There are a lot of laws on the books to keep society orderly and safe. Some laws make sense, such as those that prohibit assault, theft, vandalism, and others. However, there are some laws on the books whose meanings are lost to time. Here are a few of those weird laws. It is Illegal for [...]
Happy New Year! New years tend to bring new laws in California, and below is a list of some important ones. Medical Privacy A significant loophole in the protection of your privacy is now closed. AB 352 ensures that companies that manage electronic health records must protect health records that are related to abortions, gender-affirming [...]
Recently, a man was arrested by deputies working out of the Santa Clarita Sheriff Station on multiple charges, including identity theft with a prior, forgery, fraud, and others. The arrest came after a lengthy investigation into who the suspect was and where they were located. According to reports, deputies had been looking for the suspect [...]
Robbery is covered under California Penal Code 211 PC. It is described as "the felonious taking of personal property in the possession of another, from their person or immediate presence, and against their will, accomplished by means of force or fear." To rob someone is to take personal property from them that doesn't belong to [...]
Possession of burglary tools is covered under California Penal Code 466 PC and makes it illegal to possess burglary tools with criminal intent. For the most part, burglary tools are everyday items. They include: Screwdrivers Crowbars Vice grip pliers However, burglary tools are not limited to everyday items. They also include certain tools that make [...]
Recently, a large number of police arrested 23 people in connection to illegal marijuana grows in Antelope Valley. The investigation involving over 400 police began months ago when Antelope Valley residents complained that the illegal grows were impacting their lives. According to authorities, illegal pot growing is "an existential threat" to Los Angeles County. Alleged [...]
On December 20, 2020, four suspects carried out a violent robbery on the grounds of the gated La Quinta community in Riverside County. The suspects allegedly used an AK-47 to bash the heads of two victims until they were unconscious. The suspects then took the men's valuables and fled. Two other suspects have been previously [...]
