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Category: Prosecution Standards

Penal Code 664 PC – “Attempted Crimes” in California

Penal Code 664 PC – “Attempted Crimes” in California Penal Code § 664 PC is the California statute that defines criminal attempt. An attempted crime is when a person tries…

Penal Code 142 PC – Peace Officer Refusing to Arrest or Receive Person Charged with Criminal Offense

Penal Code 142 PC – Peace Officer Refusing to Arrest or Receive Person Charged with Criminal Offense PART 1 – OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS TITLE 7 – OF CRIMES AGAINST…

What Is Considered Obstruction of Justice in California?

What Is Considered Obstruction of Justice in California? Under federal law, any act that “corruptly or by threats or force, or by any threatening letter or communication, influences, obstructs, or…

Penal Code 141 PC – Planting or Tampering with Evidence in California

New Law 2017: Prosecutors Who Plant False Evidence Or Hide Evidence Will Face Felony Charges: AB1909, California Penal Code Section 141 (C) Until now, it may be surprising to know…

Penal Code 182 PC – “Criminal Conspiracy” Laws & Penalties

Penal Code 182 PC – “Criminal Conspiracy” Laws & Penalties Under California Penal Code § 182 PC, you engage in a criminal conspiracy when you: agree with one or more…

Penal Code 135 PC – Destroying or Concealing Evidence

Penal Code 135 PC – Destroying or Concealing Evidence Penal Code 135 PC: It is illegal to knowingly and willingly destroy, erase, or conceal any physical evidence that is in…

Rule 3.3: Candor Toward the Tribunal

Rule 3.3: Candor Toward the Tribunal with comments (in red) Advocate (a) A lawyer shall not knowingly: (1) make a false statement of fact or law to a tribunal or…

Dumping Your Client Could Get You Sued: What California Attorneys Owe Their Clients

Dumping Your Client Could Get You Sued: Withdrawing as Counsel: What California Attorneys Owe Their Clients It is an unfortunate truth in business: sometimes, despite best intentions at the outset…

Attorneys Liabilities – Geragos v. Abelyan (2023)

Attorneys Liabilities – Geragos v. Abelyan (2023) Geragos v. Abelyan (2023) 88 Cal.App.5th 1005 But when does zealous advocacy exceed the bounds of the law and cross the line into…

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