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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 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 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 647.6

Child Molestation is when a molester annoys, or molests a child, sometimes with the intent of sexual gratification.

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.

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