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First Degree Murder in the State of California

This article will focus on First Degree Murder under California Penal Code 187 a. Second degree murder is when someone was killed, but the murder was committed unintentionally. The premeditation of the crime is what separates first degree murder from second degree murder.

Robbery in the State of California

Robbery under California Penal Code Section 211 is a felony. The code defines robbery as stealing from someone else, while using force, aggression, or violence to commit the crime.

Virginia Possession of Marijuana Explained by Sudeep Bose, Former Police Officer

Possession of marijuana is referenced in Virginia Code 18.2-250.1

Virginia Trespassing Law Explained by Attorney Sudeep Bose, Former Police Officer

Former Police Officer and Attorney Sudeep Bose explains Virginia Trespassing Law

Commercial Burglary

Commercial Burglary is when an individual goes into a business property, with the purpose to steal.

Residential Burglary

Residential Burglary is when and individual goes into someone’s abode, with the purpose to steal.

California Vehicle Code Section 23152

Drunk Driving, as the name implies is, when someone operates a vehicle while being intoxicated with alcohol, and more specifically a driver with a blood alcohol count of 0.08% or higher.

California Penal Code Section 273.5

Corporal Injury is when someone injures another person, through assault. More specifically it is domestic violence, because it focuses on assaults that are committed in the home, or on a partner.

California Penal Code Section 466

Possession of Burglary Tools is when someone knowingly owns tools that could help in a burglary, and they bought or acquired these tools for this very purpose. Examples include pick locks, master keys, slim jims and the likes.

California Penal Code Section 288.4

Arranging a Meeting with a Minor for a Lewd Purpose is when someone assembles a meeting with a child (anyone over 18), for the purposes of sexual gratification.

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