Possession
Cases, charges, and law related to crimes of possession in California
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Theft in California, P.C. 487
Read more: Theft in California, P.C. 487Theft, often known as larceny, involves unlawfully taking someone’s property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it. This is a wobbler that can be either a felony or a misdemeanor depending on how much was taken.
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Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person (PC 29800)
Read more: Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person (PC 29800)California has stringent laws regulating firearm possession, especially for individuals with felony convictions. The crime of a felon in possession of a firearm is a serious offense with severe consequences. In this article, we will delve into the specific laws surrounding this crime in the state of California. Under Penal Code Section 29800, when someone…
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Possession of a Controlled Substance and a Loaded Firearm
Read more: Possession of a Controlled Substance and a Loaded FirearmAs the name implies, the crime under H.S. 11370.1(a) applies when someone is caught be law enforcement with a loaded firearm in addition to a controlled substance. While simple possession (of drugs) is a crime in and of itself, bringing a firearm into the equation drastically alters the charge and makes it a much more…
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Grand Theft Auto in California
Read more: Grand Theft Auto in CaliforniaTaking a vehicle without the owner’s permission can land you in some serious trouble and you can be charged with Theft of a Vehicle
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Transportation for Sale of a Controlled Substance
Read more: Transportation for Sale of a Controlled SubstanceTransportation for Sale of a Controlled Substance refers to the act of knowingly transporting or moving a controlled substance with the intention to sell or distribute it.
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Possession of Materials w Intent to Make a Bomb
Read more: Possession of Materials w Intent to Make a BombPenal Code § 18720 is a law that criminalizes the possession of materials that could be used to create a bomb while having the intent to actually do so. To prove that someone is guilty of this crime, the prosecution must prove that the person had the intention to use the materials or substances to…
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