Legal Articles, Felony
California Penal Code Section 246.3
Negligently Discharging a Firearm is when someone shoots a firearm or BB gun in a casual manner, that might’ve caused harm or death to someone else.
California Penal Code Section 192 C
Vehicular Manslaughter is when someone drives in an unlawful or dangerous manner, causing the death of someone else.
California Penal Code Section 191.5
Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated is when someone drives a car while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and someone dies as a consequence.
California Penal Code Section 138a
Bribery of Witness Regarding Trial Attendance is when someone uses money or valuables to alter someone’s court trial attendance.
California Penal Code Section 137A
Bribery of Witness Regarding Testimony is when someone uses money or valuables to alter someone’s account of a criminal activity to an officer or a judge.
California Penal Code Section 136.1
Dissuading A Witness or Victim is when someone intimidates or persuades a victim to not report a crime.
California Penal Code Section 25658
Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor is as its name suggests, when someone has permitted someone under the age of 21 to consume or buy alcoholic beverages. This can either be a parent, a bar, restaurant or club that holds a liquor license, or an adult who provides a child with alcohol.
California Penal Code Section 243.4
Writing Bad Checks under California Penal Code Section 476 A, is a criminal offense and it is normally filed as either a felony or misdemeanor. Writing Bad Checks is when someone knowingly writes a fraudulent check.
California Penal Code Section 215
Carjacking under California Penal Code Section 215, is a criminal offense and it is normally filed as a felony. Carjacking is when someone steals a car in the presence of another, in the same vehicle.
California Penal Code Section 451
Arson is when someone knowingly and willingly ignites a flame to an individual’s property, land or forest. There is a difference between malicious arson (CPC 451) and reckless arson (452). This article focuses on malicious arson for California Penal Code 451, which is a felony offense.