California Penal Code Section 243(d) (PC 243(d)): Aggravated Battery Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury
Definition and Aspects of Aggravated Battery:Aggravated Battery, under California Penal Code 243(d) (PC 243(d)), is defined as any battery that results in serious bodily injury. Aggravated Battery (PC 243(d)) occurs through touching, kicking, slapping, or...
California Penal Code Section 187 (PC 187): Murder – Other Forms of Homicide
Murder (PC 187) is a serious offense, discussed in great detail in a previous post. What sets first or second-degree Murder aside is the intentional killing of another. Knowing the actions of the Defendant could result in severe injury and the possibility...
California Penal Code Section 187 (PC 187): Murder
Definition and Aspects of Murder:The unlawful killing of a human being or fetus with malice aforethought is also known as Murder, or California Penal Code 187 (PC 187). Murder is defined as committing an act that has a high probability of resulting in...
California Penal Code Section 262 (PC 262): Spousal Rape
Definition and Aspects of Spousal Rape:While most citizens know that rape is against the law, spousal rape is not as commonly discussed. Under California Penal Code 262 (PC 262), it is illegal to sexually assault or force sex on one’s spouse....
California Penal Code 273.5: Corporal Injury to Spouse/Cohabitant
Definition and Aspects of Corporal Injury to Spouse/Cohabitant:Under California Penal Code 273.5 (PC 273.5), domestic violence against a spouse or a cohabitant is a potential...
California Penal Code 245(a)(4): Assault by Means Likely to Produce Great Bodily Injury (PC 245(a)(4))
Definition and Aspects of Assault by Means Likely to Produce Great Bodily Injury:California Penal Code 245(a)(4) (PC 245(a)(4)) is a misdemeanor or a potentially felony-level...
California Penal Code Section 186.22 (PC 186.22): Gang Enhancement Sentencing Law
Definition and Aspects of Gang Enhancement Sentencing Law:Under California Penal Code Section 186.22 (PC 186.22), participating in a criminal street gang is an offense against the...
Elder Abuse
California Penal Code 368 makes it a crime to commit any unlawful and willful act of violence against individuals aged 65 and older. In many cases, elder abuse is both a criminal and civil offense.
A conviction of a Domestic Violence-related charge can result in severe punishment, ranging from incarceration to steep fines, lengthy probation, community service, and/or court ordered treatment...
Child Abuse
California Penal Code 273(d) makes it a crime to inflict corporal or cruel punishment or inflict injury that results in a traumatic condition to a child.
A conviction of a Domestic Violence-related charge can result in severe punishment, ranging from incarceration to steep fines, lengthy probation, community service, and/or court ordered treatment programs such as anger management...
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence (DV) charges or convictions can leave the accused with lifelong negative consequences. Domestic Violence charges include the crimes of child abuse, child endangerment, criminal threats, domestic battery, elder abuse, and spousal abuse: