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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.

California Penal Code Section 69

Based on Ca Penal Code 69, whenever you deliberately threaten or use physical violence, in order to hold off, block or avoid an officer’s warrants or block them from performing their duties , you're responsible for violating California Penal Code 69.

California Penal Code Section 32

If you’ve ever helped a perpetrator get away with a felony, you are most likely in breach of California Penal Code Section 32, otherwise known as an “accessory after the fact.”

California Penal Code Section 459

Whenever someone enters a home deliberately to steal, it is considered to be a burglary under California Penal Code Section 459.

California Penal Code Section 187

Murder is defined as illegally killing someone, or an unborn infant, with the clause of “malice aforethought” included.

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