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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.

California Penal Code Section 278

Child Abduction is when someone knowingly keeps someone under 18 from their parents or guardians, out of spite, and causing fret or fear to the legal guardians.

California Penal Code Section 273.6

Violating a Restraining Order is when someone knowingly disregards a protective order that was handed to them by a judge.

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.

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