California Penal Code Section 487 (PC 487): Grand Theft
Definition and Aspects of Grand Theft:
Most citizens are aware that stealing is against the law; however, it’s not just the actions but the value of the goods taken that define the punishment and charges. Grand Theft, or California Penal Code 487 (PC...
California Penal Code Section 211 (PC 211): Robbery
Definition and Aspects of Robbery:Robbery (PC 211) is defined as the act of taking personal property in possession of another. Robbery occurs against the Victim’s will and by force or inflicting fear. Under California Penal Code 211 (PC 211), Robbery is a...
California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 10980 (W&I 10980): Welfare Fraud
Definition and Aspects of Welfare Fraud:Under California Welfare and Institutions Code 10980 (W&I 10980), any act of obtaining governmental welfare benefits by submitting false data, withholding data, or tempering with the information of another...
California Penal Code Section 463 (PC 463): Looting
Definition and Aspects of Looting:In times of uncertainty, mass uprisings, and state of emergency, public members could sometimes take advantage of the unprecedented situation they find themselves in. Under California Penal Code 463 (PC 463), Looting is a...
California Penal Code Section 459.5 (PC 459.5): Shoplifting
Definition and Aspects of Shoplifting:Under California Penal Code 459.5 (PC 459.5), the act of entering a business with the intent of taking merchandise without paying for it is against the law. Shoplifting is a misdemeanor offense, punishable with jail...
California Penal Code Section 459 (PC 459) – Burglary
Definition and Aspects of Burglary: The act of Burglary is defined as the act of entering any residential or commercial space or locked automobile with the plan to commit petty theft, grand theft, or felony. Under California Penal Code 459 (PC 459),...