While every state has its own definition of sexual assault, the Department of Justice defines it as “any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient.” A person can commit sexual assault even if the victim gives consent but is legally incapable of doing so, by reason of…
Target has been in the news in recent weeks for a major credit and debit card data security breach affecting approximately 40 million accounts. Though it isn’t yet clear who’s behind the breach, there’s already evidence that the sensitive account information is being sold on the black market. Let’s take the opportunity now to review…
The production, distribution, or possession of child pornography is considered a serious crime in California, as well as at the federal level. One can be prosecuted for child pornography at federal level if one is seen to have distributed the contraband across state lines, including using the Internet. According to the Department of Justice, child…
A 49-year-old Corona man was arrested in mid-December after allegedly robbing a bank in Redlands. Police believe he is ‘The Buttondown Bandit,’ to whom they attribute five Southern California bank robberies over the past month. According to the Press-Enterprise, the man is believed to have robbed the Pacific Western Bank location in the 200 block…
In California, a charge of criminal threats is a serious matter and if the accused is convicted of the crime, he or she will face severe penalties and fines. Formally known as a “terrorist threat”, the crime of criminal threats involves threatening another individual with immediate harm wherein the threat results in the victim having…
A 28-year-old Temecula man was arrested Thursday, Dec. 5, on suspicion of robbing the Submarina California Subs in Murrieta. According to The Murrieta Patch, a man walked into the sandwich shop in the 3300 block of Antelope Road around 6:30 on Wednesday, Dec. 4, and demanded cash from employees. It does not seem a weapon…
Healthcare Fraud is not a crime taken lightly in the state of California. Those accused of this type of fraud usually face license seizure, overwhelming fines, and sometime significant jail time. If you find yourself facing health care fraud charges, it is important to contact a criminal defense attorney with a proven track record in…
Recently, a yoga instructor with studios in both California and Montana was found guilty by the Los Angeles County Superior Court on multiple counts of sexual battery. Sexual battery can be treated either as a misdemeanor or felony; the yoga instructor in this case received a misdemeanor conviction. This case illustrates a few points worth…
In the state of California being found guilty of false imprisonment can lead to serious consequences including possible jail time. California Penal Code Section 236, describes false imprisonment as the act of restraining or confining a person without their consent. It does not specify any particular length of time or any location where the confinement…
Battery is a crime that frequently makes the news. For instance, in California, one recent case being reported in national news involves the alleged hate crimes and battery perpetrated by three college students against their African-American roommate. But while it’s common to see reports of battery, and to often see it as one of multiple…
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