California Penal Code Section 273(a) (PC 273(a)): Child Endangerment
Definition and Aspects of Child Endangerment:Exposing a minor to unjustifiable danger, suffering, or pain, under California Penal Code 273(a) (PC 273(a)), is known as Child Endangerment. Even if the child never actually suffers physical harm, just being...
California Penal Code Section 594 (PC 594): Vandalism
Definition and Aspects of Vandalism:Under California Penal Code 594 (PC 594), it is against the law to maliciously damage, destroy, or deface someone else’s property. Vandalism (PC 594) is a misdemeanor, or in some cases, a felony-level offense that could...
California Penal Code Section 240 (PC 240): Assault
Definition and Aspects of Assault:Under California Penal Code 240 (PC 240), it is against the law to commit a violent injury on the person of another. Assault is defined as having the intention and the present ability to harm another person, and it is a...
California Penal Code Section 602 (PC 602): Trespassing
Definition and Aspects of Trespassing:Entering or remaining on someone’s property without permission is against the law. This act is called Trespassing, and under California Penal Code Section 602 (PC 602), it’s a misdemeanor offense, punishable with jail...
California Penal Code Section 647(f) (PC 647(f)): Public Intoxication / Drunk in Public
Definition and Aspects of Public Intoxication:
The legal drinking age in the United States is twenty-one; however, there are still certain situations where a person of age could get into trouble for consuming alcohol. Public Intoxication, under...
California Penal Code Section 182 (PC 182): Conspiracy
Definition and Aspects of Conspiracy:Under California Penal Code 182 (PC 182), it is against the law to be involved in a criminal conspiracy. Conspiracy is a potential felony offense, and if convicted, can result in severe jail or prison time and...
California Vehicle Code Section 31 (VC 31) – Providing False Information to a Police Officer
Definition and Aspects of False Information to a Police Officer:When put into an unfamiliar situation, someone might feel tempted to mislead or lie to an official person. However, under California Vehicle Code 31 (VC 31), it is a criminal offense to...
California Penal Code Section 148(a)(1) (PC 148(a)(1)) – Resisting, Obstructing, or Delaying Arrest
Definition and Aspects of Resisting Arrest:Most citizens are aware of the fact that it is illegal to try to resist arrest. However, under California Penal Code 148(a)(1) (PC 148(a)(1)), it is also against the law to purposefully resist, obstruct, or delay...
California Penal Code Section 270 (PC 270): Child Neglect
Definition and Aspects of Child Neglect:Parents have the freedom to raise their children in any way they see fit in the United States; however, failure to provide basic care and necessities for a child is against the law. Under California Penal Code 270...
California Penal Code Section 653.2 (PC 653.2): Cyber Harassment
Definition and Aspects of Cyber Harassment:
With technology being so readily available to everyone, a lot of communication now takes place indirectly. Unfortunately, with the benefits technology brings to society, somebody can just as quickly use it to...