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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.

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

High Risk Pregnancy, Birth Injuries, and Medical Malpractice

While every pregnancy carries a risk of a birth injury, some pregnancies carry a higher risk. If a physician fails to detect a high risk pregnancy or provide the proper treatment for a high risk pregnancy and a birth injury occurs as a result, the family may have a case for medical malpractice.

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.

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