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Penal Code 32 PC – Accessory After the Fact

Penal Code 32 PC – Accessory After the Fact Penal Code § 32 PC defines the crime commonly known as being an “accessory after the fact“. This involves knowingly harboring,…

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…

What’s the Difference between Abuse of Process, Malicious Prosecution and False Arrest?

What’s the Difference between Abuse of Process and Malicious Prosecution? Which of the following cases fits into the tort of abuse of process? and… Which of the following cases fits…

California Cops Can No Longer Pass the Cost of Digital Redaction onto Public Records Requesters

California Cops Can No Longer Pass the Cost of Digital Redaction onto Public Records Requesters At a dark time when the possibility of police accountability seems especially bleak, there is…

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…

Lawyers’ Obligation of Candor to Opposing Parties and Third Parties

Lawyers’ Obligation of Candor to Opposing Parties and Third Parties Censure serves as reminder that zealous advocacy is no excuse for lack of candor toward tribunal Your client has just…

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