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Vandalism is an act of intentionally harming someone else property. This kind of crime is usually associated with bored and misguided youth and fall under California Criminal Laws, specifically, Penal Code Section 594C. Anyone convicted of this crime can face both mild and severe charges according to the kind of crimes committed. It is essential…

You probably have heard about trespassing at one point in your life or found a warning sign indicating that you should not trespass a given property. Most people understand trespassing as unauthorized entry to someone else’s property without their permission. Legally, regardless of your intention, an unauthorized entry in someone’s property is considered trespassing. In…

Damaging phone, electrical, or utility lines under California Penal Code section 591 is a crime that must be committed in a malicious manner in order for there to be a conviction. This crime is a more serious offense than the crime of vandalism Penal Code section 594, which is of a similar nature.  The reason…

A person can be charged with arson if they knowingly and purposely set fire or assist in setting fire to private and public property. Arson is a serious felony that can be charged with up to 9 years in jail and with fines that can range up to $50,000. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)…

Property crimes are offenses that involve the destruction of other people’s property. They range from minor offenses to major crimes that attract severe penalties. If you are accused of any type of property crime, having a seasoned lawyer may mean the difference between your freedom and serving a prison sentence. The outcome of your case…

There are particular offenses in California whose conviction could affect a person’s immigration status. If the person is not a United States’ Citizen, they may face deportation if already in the country and not be admitted if they seek admission, or have their request for naturalization denied even if they are qualified. These offenses are,…

How You Can Seal Your Arrest Record Under Penal Code Section 851.87 On October 11, 2017, Governor Brown signed into law S.B. 393which revised the Penal Code to allow certain individuals to petition the court to seal their arrest record if certain conditions are met. S.B. 393 is codified in several code sections, including Penal Code §…

How to Expunge a Conviction from you California Criminal Record Being convicted of a criminal offense in California can have serious repercussions. Some convictions will make it difficult to impossible to find suitable employment. A conviction may mean you are facing hard jail or prison time, and if not a citizen, you could be facing…

A murder sentence comes with severe penalties. For instance, you could face life imprisonment and sometimes even the death sentence based on the specific facts of the case. However, under certain circumstances, you don’t have to face these penalties. Under California law, it is now possible to have your murder sentence removed from your criminal…

People who face felony charges are usually sentenced to state prison or county jails. Some of these offenders have to undergo parole after serving a prison/jail term. Parole is a program that helps the inmate to serve their sentence in the community while observing specific terms and conditions. The parole conditions will depend on the…