California Crime Charges

What Is An Unlawful Assembly?

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What Is An Unlawful Assembly?
Protesting is becoming more and more frequent as time goes on. While protesting is currently legal in the US, they can quickly devolve into something more sinister and become a crime known as an unlawful assembly. California Penal Codes 407 and 408 PC are associated with the crime of unlawful assembly. 407 PC defines an unlawful assembly as "whenever two or more persons assemble together to perform an illegal act or a lawful act in a violent, boisterous, or tumultuous manner, such an assembly...
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SCV Deputies Arrest Criminal Threats Suspect

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SCV Deputies Arrest Criminal Threats Suspect
At around 12:30 on Thursday, February 6th, Santa Clarita Sheriff Station deputies identified a suspect at the Via Princessa Metrolink station who was wanted on suspicion of making criminal threats. Not wanting to be caught, the suspect fled at the sight of police and led them on a foot chase through the Santa Clara Riverbed. Less than an hour later, the suspect was apprehended without incident. During the pursuit, a nearby school was put on hold. However, the hold was lifted a short time late...
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What Is Reckless Burning?

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What Is Reckless Burning?
Wildfires raging across the state will wreak devastation wherever they pass. Many of these fires are started through natural means or by no fault of anyone else, while others have been started deliberately. When a fire is started deliberately and maliciously, it's known as 451 PC - arson. When a person ignites or burns something without malice, they can be charged with 452 PC - reckless burning. The law makes it a crime to recklessly burn any forest land, structure, or property. A few exam...
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