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California Penal Code Section 288.4 (PC 288.4): Lewd Acts with a Minor

Definition and Aspects of Lewd Acts with a Minor: Arranging a meeting with a minor to engage in sexual conduct is strictly against the law. Under California Penal Code 288.4 (PC 288.4), lewd acts with a minor is a wobbler offense that could result in severe jail or prison time, fines, and further consequences. To be convicted of California Penal Code 288.4 (PC 288.4), the...

California Penal Code Section 246 (PC 246): Discharging a Firearm Laws

Definition and Aspects of Discharging a Firearm: Discharging a Firearm (PC 246), or Shooting in an Inhabited Dwelling, is referring to the action of firing shots within an occupied building, motor vehicle, aircraft, or regular car. California Penal Code 246 (PC 246) is a felony offense, and if convicted, it can result in severe fines and time spent in prison. To be...

California Penal Code Section 311 (PC 311): Child Pornography Laws

Definition and Aspects of Child Pornography: Under California Penal Code 311 (PC 311), it is against the law to possess, share, send, duplicate, print, transport, or advertise pornography that includes a minor participating in it. Child Pornography (PC 311) is a wobbler offense, which means it could be prosecuted as a misdemeanor or a felony. If convicted, it can result...

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 exposed by an adult could be enough to get the adult charged. Child Endangerment (PC 273(a)) is a wobbler offense. To...

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 result in jail time and severe fines. To be convicted of California Penal Code 594 (PC 594), the Prosecution must...

California Penal Code Section 647(b) (PC 647(b)): Prostitution

Definition and Aspects of Prostitution: Under California Penal Code 647(b) (PC 647(b)), any act of participating in Prostitution is against the law. This means that not only the person exchanging sexual favors for money could be prosecuted, but also the one soliciting it. Paying or offering to pay money for intercourse or lewd acts could be equally prosecuted....