Cases, charges, and law related to assaults in California
California Penal Code § 288(b)(1) criminalizes committing lewd or lascivious acts upon a child under 14 years old using force, violence, duress, menace, or fear of immediate and unlawful bodily injury. This statute addresses those extremely severe offenses involving coercion or threats to engage a minor in sexual acts. Differentiate the (b) subsection from Lewd…
The treatment of juveniles charged with murder depends on several factors, including the age of the defendant, the nature of the crime, and the discretion of the court. While the juvenile justice system is generally designed to rehabilitate minors rather than punish them, certain murder cases can be transferred to adult criminal court, where the…
Facing a homicide charge under California Penal Code Section P.C. 187 in California is one of the most severe legal battles a person can encounter. Given the complexities of murder laws and the devastating consequences at stake, you need the best legal representation possible.
California Penal Code (P.C.) § 261 defines and criminalizes different types of rape, differentiating various circumstances where consent is absent or cannot legally be given. Under this statute, the crime is characterized by sexual intercourse with a person under specific non-consensual circumstances. California Penal Code § 261(a)(2) defines forcible rape as non-consensual sexual intercourse accomplished…
In California, robbery is defined under Penal Code Section 211 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.
In California, individuals convicted of felony offenses may face additional sentencing enhancements that increase the duration of their prison terms. One of the most prevalent enhancements is for inflicting great bodily injury (GBI), as stipulated under Penal Code § 12022.7.
Elder Abuse is defined by California Penal Code Section 368, the statute aimed at protecting elders and dependent adults from various forms of abuse
California Penal Code 273.5 is a serious legal statute that addresses the willful infliction of corporal injury resulting in a traumatic condition on certain victims, typically those in close personal relationships with the offender. This law is designed to protect individuals from domestic violence, ensuring that perpetrators are held accountable for their actions. Conviction carries…
California Penal Code Section 288 addresses a grave and sensitive subject: lewd acts with a minor. This statute is particularly concerned with the protection of children from sexual exploitation and abuse, a priority that reflects a balance between safeguarding vulnerable individuals and ensuring the legal rights of the accused are maintained.
Mayhem, as defined in California Penal Code 203, is the act of engaging in a malicious attack on someone that causes their permanent disfigurement or disability.
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