Monthly Archives - December 2015

Battery Charges – Definition And Legal Penalties

Dmitry G2021-06-23T01:15:41+00:00It is a common misconception to think that assault and battery charges are basically the same deal. Assaulting a person means threatening him or her with brute force, while battery means willfully and unlawfully beating an individual using physical strength. Battery charges are very serious and may have a very negative impact on your day to day living. Legal penalties for this crime vary in line with the circumstances. These factors may include who exactly was battering a person, where it all took place, who was injured and how bad are the traumas. The most basic sentences may include a financial penalty of about $2000, or imprisonment for up to half a year in county jail. Nevertheless, if the crime was more aggravated and a peace officer was involved in the battery, the penalties may include up to $10 000 in fines or several years in jail or state prison. In addition, if...

Find Out About Definition And Consequences of Assault Charges

Dmitry G2021-06-23T01:16:06+00:00Despite the fact that our society is considered civilized, the crime rates remain to be quite depressing, to say the least. Although the law enforcement authorities do their very best to deal with all the arising issues, the criminal activities continue to plague the entire nation. Of course, we all make mistakes – it is within our nature and we cannot control it. Nevertheless, it is very important, crucial even, to make sure that other people do not suffer because of our mistakes. With that said, one cannot hurt another person – it is against the law and if an individual had the intention and the abilities to hurt another person and attempted to do so, he or she is going to be charges with the crime of assault. Assault (PENAL CODE SECTION 240-248) is a serious crime in Los Angeles that can lead to some genuinely serious consequences. Of course,...

Main Factors Involved In Any Juvenile Criminal Case

Dmitry G2021-06-23T01:16:25+00:00It is always difficult to realize that one of your family members is charged with some kind of crime. However, it is even more difficult and heartbreaking to realize that it was you child, who broke the law and now needs to face the court. Indeed, most people think that their children would never do anything wrong, but let us face it – no one is perfect and when it comes to the children, there is a genuine plethora of factors that could lead to such heartbreaking results. However, even if your son or daughter was accused of committing some type of crime, it does not mean that he or she is going to be judged like a genuine adult criminal. On the contrary – the juvenile justice system is different from adult one. It is crucial for our youth to realize that there are different paths in life and that...

Failure to appear in Court: Bench Warrant and it’s Consequences

Dmitry G2021-06-23T07:42:52+00:00Although everyone makes mistakes, it is imperative to make sure that our mistakes and our actions do not affect lives of others in a negative and detrimental way. Otherwise, if you are accused of some kind of crime, no matter how mild it may be, you will have to answer for your actions in court. Some people think that if a crime is insignificant and no one was hurt in the process, it automatically means that there is nothing serious about the charges and you can easily miss your appearance in court. Well, this is one of those mistakes that may lead to some genuinely serious consequences. Failure to appear in court (PENAL CODE SECTION 1320-1320.5) is a sort of a crime on its own. If you have to appear in court at a certain day and at a certain time, you better make sure that you get there and do not...

Can uncooperative behavior bring additional charges during the arrest?

Dmitry G2021-06-23T01:17:43+00:00If you are being charged with some kind of a crime and a law enforcement officer intends to arrest you, it is best not to make any attempts to resist. Resisting arrest is a crime that is punishable by law. Your uncooperative behavior during the arrest may well lead to some genuinely unpleasant consequences. At times, law enforcement officers themselves could provoke you to resist. Unfortunately, nearly always policemen are very harsh and aggressive and their behavior makes you want to avoid being arrested at any cost. However, it is very important not to follow your most basic instincts and stand your ground. Uncooperative behavior may lead to an additional charge of resisting arrest (PENAL CODE SECTION 142-181), which is a crime on its own. People, who were resisting arrest or demonstrated uncooperative behavior risk being sentenced to jail for up to a year and/or paying an expensive fine. One way or...