California Crime Charges

Understanding the Felony Court Process

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Understanding the Felony Court Process Crimes in California are typically defined by the type of punishment that's associated with it. Felonies, for example, are defined under the California Penal Code as "any crimes that are punishable by death or by imprisonment in state prison." For felony charges to be filed, police will fill out a report and hand it over to the district attorney. Sometimes these reports are filled out as the result of an arrest, but not always. Police reports are also th...
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Caught Cultivating Cannabis in Canyon Country?

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Individuals caught cultivating cannabis in Canyon Country are facing a pretty serious crime. Under California Health and Safety Code 11358 HS, cultivating marijuana is a felony. Under the law, individuals can be charged if they are suspected of planting, cultivating, harvesting, drying or processing marijuana. Interestingly, it's possible to be charged with this crime without even being at the location. All the police need to do is suspect that you played some part in the processing or cultivati...
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California Domestic Violence Charges in Santa Clarita

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Facing California domestic violence charges in Santa Clarita can be pretty scary. Domestic violence is a very common charge that can stem from a variety of circumstances - even if the defendant didn't think what they were doing was violent. Additionally, domestic violence isn't relegated to one single law, instead it's a blanket term that covers several charges, including: PC 273.5 Corporal Injury to a Spouse or Cohabitant PC 243(e)(1) Domestic Battery PC 273d Child Abuse and PC 36...
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