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…
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