Legal Articles, Felony
California Penal Code Section 286
Sodomy is when someone knowingly has anal sex with someone against their will, and the person was either a child; disabled (whether mentally, or physically); or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
California Penal Code Section 207
Simple Kidnapping under California Penal Code Section 207, is a criminal offense and it is normally filed as a felony. Simple Kidnapping is when someone uses force or violence to abduct or hold someone hostage.
California Penal Code Section 203
Mayhem under California Penal Code Section 203, is a criminal offense and it is normally filed as a felony. Mayhem is when someone uses extreme cruelty to assault someone, and the person suffers disfiguring or disabling physical injury
California Penal Code Section 420
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
California Penal Code Section 12021
Felon with a Firearm is as its name suggests, when someone has any firearm in their possession, and that person is a felon, meaning they were previously charged with a felony.
California Penal Code Section 647.6
Child Molestation is when a molester annoys, or molests a child, sometimes with the intent of sexual gratification.
California Penal Code Section 11377
Possession of Methamphetamines is as its name suggests, when someone has any form of Methamphetamine in their possession, and it was not prescribed by a medical doctor.
California Penal Code Section 186.22
Gang Enhancement under California Penal Code Section 186.22, is a criminal offense and it is normally filed as either a felony or misdemeanor for subsection A of the code. Gang Enhancement is when anyone intentionally participates and furthers the motives of criminal gang activities.
California Penal Code Section 496
Receiving Stolen Property is when anyone conceals, withholds, markets or sells stolen goods, even though they are aware of the fact the item in question was thieved.
California Penal Code Section 632
Criminally Recording Confidential Communication is when anyone traces or records another party’s message on a telephone or telegraph, without their authorization.