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    Burglary Explained




    24
    Jan

    Date: 24 Jan 2012
    Theft & Embezzlement
    Posted by: Nic Cocis
    Burglary Explained Decades ago, a person could be found guilty of burglary only if he broke into a house at night. Over time, the definition of burglary has been codified in Penal Code section 459 and has greatly expanded what conduct it covers. Today, under California law, the offense of burglary is committed when a person enters a house, commercial building, car, boat or aircraft, with the intent...


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    Penal Code section 422(a) – Criminal Threats (Formerly Known as “Terrorist Threats”)




    09
    Jan

    Date: 09 Jan 2012
    Articles,Domestic Violence
    Posted by: Nic Cocis
    Penal Code section 422(a) – Criminal Threats (Formerly Known as "Terrorist Threats") The starting point in preparing for a defense to any criminal charge begins with the language of the statute with which you're being charged. Here, according to Penal Code section 422(a), it is a misdemeanor or a felony to: (1) willfully threaten to commit a crime which will result in death or great bodily...


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    Assault With a Deadly Weapon (ADW) By Pointing A Gun At Another Person




    14
    Dec

    Date: 14 Dec 2011
    Articles,Criminal Law
    Posted by: Nic Cocis
    Penal Code section 245(a)(2) makes it a felony for a person to assault another with a firearm. If convicted, the punishment includes incarceration in the state prison for up to 4 years. The punishment is significantly increased if the prosecutor alleges certain firearm enhancements. If you’ve been arrested for such an offense, you will need the assistance of a criminal defense attorney who is not only...


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