California Penal Code Section 420
by
Randy Collins on Apr. 05, 2012
Summary: Obstruction of Entry on a Public Land is as its name suggests, when someone blocks entry to the use of public lands. Public lands offer free passageway to the public and is owned by the United States
Definition
Obstruction of Entry on a Public Land under California Penal Code Section 420, is a criminal offense and it is normally filed as a misdemeanor. Obstruction of Entry on a Public Land is as its name suggests, when someone blocks entry to the use of public lands. Public lands offer free passageway to the public and is owned by the United States.
Elements of the Crime
In order to take an Obstruction of Entry on a Public Land CPC 420 case to trial, certain elements of the crime will have to be proven. This includes:
· That the defendant stopped, held back, or got in the way of another person entering a public land
Punishments for CPC 420
When found guilty of Obstruction of Entry on a Public Land, it is usually filed as either a misdemeanor.
Legal Defenses for California Penal Code 420
A good lawyer can present many legal and valid defenses for Obstruction of Entry on a Public Land charges under California Penal Code 420 to prove someone’s innocence. MacGregor and Collins is based in Orange County, California, and has successfully defended those who were falsely accused of Obstruction of Entry on a Public Land. Call (949) 250-6097 to speak to a lawyer, should you be on trial for Obstruction of Entry on a Public Land.
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