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California Penal Code Section 243 D

Aggravated Battery is a subdivision of the CPC 240 law for assault. It is the willful act of using force on someone else, and this same force causes physical injury to the victim.

California Penal Code Section 245 A1

Assault with a Deadly Weapon under California Penal Code Section 245 A 1, is a criminal offense and it is normally filed as either a felony or misdemeanor. It is the willful act of using force on someone else with a deadly weapon, and this same force could cause physical injury to the victim.

California Penal Code Section 242

Battery under California Penal Code Section 242, is a subdivision of California Penal Code 240 for assault. It is a misdemeanor offense that is punishable by six months in jail and a maximum fine of up to two thousand dollars.

California Penal Code Section 236

False Imprisonment is defined as the act of intentionally keeping someone captive by capturing, retraining or convincing them to enter somewhere. In addition, the person being imprisoned or restrained did not give the other person their consent to do so.

California Penal Code Section 240

The law for California Penal Code 240 defines assault as someone intentionally acting in a manner that would conclude with force.

California Penal Code Section 192

Involuntary Manslaughter under California Penal Code 192, is a criminal offense and it is normally filed as a misdemeanor. It is when someone kills someone unintentionally, as opposed to murder under Penal Code 187.

California Penal Code Section 12020

Based on California Penal Code 12020 laws, anybody that offers, produces or is the owner of unlawful weaponry is in violation the code.

California Penal Code Section 166

Penal Code 166 is associated with disobeying or disrespecting the last word of the courtroom.

California Penal Code Section 148

Anyone who obstructs a police officer or emergency personnel during their time on duty can be found guilty of resisting an arrest, under California Penal Code Section 148.

California Penal Code Section 118

The definition of perjury is when someone deliberately provides incorrect information while under pledge.

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