Criminal Defense Info

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...

Will Medical Marijuana Prescription Save You From a DUI?

Dmitry G2021-06-23T01:18:13+00:00Being charged for driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances is a serious crime that may lead to harsh penalties. Due to the increase in DUI accidents all over the nation, it is no wonder that the law enforcement authorities are so determined to put an end to those crimes. Hence, regardless of whether you have committed a felony or even a small misdemeanor DUI crime, you should be prepared for some severe legal actions. First of all, you risk losing your driver’s license. The arresting officer on the scene will take the license away from you. He will also provide you with a temporary license, which will permit you to drive a car for 30 more days. If you wish to avoid revocation after that period, you will have to initiate an administrative hearing within ten days after the accident. Furthermore, you will have to pay for all the...

Legal Consequences of Driving With a Suspended License

Dmitry G2021-06-23T01:18:29+00:00It is safe to say that in our age of progressive technologies as well as various innovative solutions it is nearly impossible to imagine our day to day living without thousands of vehicles that are endlessly roaming the streets of our cities. Our cars are absolutely invaluable and provide us with plenty of solutions. First of all, how will you get to work or home fast? How will you take your kids to school? How will you transport heavy things and generally how will you get to any far destinations within the very least amount of time possible. With that said, we all know that there is also a special set of rules that every single driver is obliged to follow. These rules were invented in order to prevent car accidents from ever occurring. Still, we all make mistakes and some of those mistakes may cost us our driver’s license. Indeed, revocation...

Police Report And It’s Role In a Criminal Case

Dmitry G2021-06-23T01:19:33+00:00If you were arrested for any kind of crime, the very first thing that the law enforcement officer is going to do is write down a special report that will contain all the details, including reasons why you were arrested to being with and every important aspect of the encounter. In order to demonstrate how the police report works, let us review the following situation: you were driving home after a couple of beers and were frantically changing lanes, without bothering to signal your movements. A law enforcement officer at the DUI checkpoint noticed your inadequate behavior and decided to pull you over in order to establish your sobriety. Once you stopped, the police officer approached your vehicle and asked if you were drinking. You replied that you had a couple of beers, but you honestly do not feel that drunk and do not pose a threat to others. Still, the law...

Basic Consequences Of Uncooperative Behavior And Resisting Arrest

Dmitry G2021-06-23T01:20:05+00:00Being arrested is never a pleasant event. Far from it, to say the least. After all, the law enforcement officers at times can be quite aggressive and harsh with the person, especially if the charges are serious. This is understandable, since it is their job, but such behavior may provoke a person and can make him do things that he will most definitely regret in the future. With that said, resisting arrest is also not a very good idea, since it will lead to additional charges. According to the Penal Code, resisting arrest may lead to a $1000 fine or a year in county jail, depending on the person’s behavior as well as all the other charges. Person’s criminal past and any existing criminal records are also a huge factor and if it is not the first time the person is resisting arrest, the penalties will be much more severe. To better...

All You Need To Know About Civil Demand Letters And Shoplifting Cases In Los Angeles County

Dmitry G2021-06-23T01:20:34+00:00Shoplifting may not be such a serious crime, but it still is a crime nonetheless. Of course, some people suffer from certain conditions, when shoplifting is performed pretty much automatically and they just cannot help it. This may excuse some shoplifters, but most definitely not all of them. It is wrong on so many levels. Even if you think that stealing from a big and rich shop is not that bad, think again. The owner will probably make the seller pay for the thing that was stolen and an innocent person will have to put his or her money on the table. Shoplifting (PENAL CODE SECTION 484-502.9) is punishable by law, but in certain situations the owner of the shop may prevent the case from going to criminal court. In some cases, people, who were charged with shoplifting, receive a special kind of letter from the store. In this letter, the...