California Felony

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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Burglary and Sexual Assault Charges for Santa Clarita Man

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A Santa Clarita Sheriff Station investigation has lead to burglary and sexual assault charges for Santa Clarita man Russell Malcolm Harris. It's alleged that on August 1st, Harris broke into a woman's home and sexually assaulted her before quickly leaving. It's believed that Harris broke into another 3 homes after fleeing the first, and then 3 more on August 2nd. Harris is being charged with one count of assault to commit rape during the commission of a first-degree burglary, 4 counts of first-d...
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Can California Felons Vote This November?

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The presidential election is a time-honored tradition in the US in which roughly half of eligible voters turn out to elect the next leader of the nation. For most, voting is a privilege; for some it's a hassle, and for others it's forbidden. Currently incarcerated felons are only eligible to vote in two states: Vermont and Maine. In other states, individuals with felonies on their record may or may not be able to vote at all - regardless of whether or not they've completed their sentences. So, c...
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