Indecent Exposure Laws in California
Throughout California, indecent exposure charges have been on the rise. In some situations, police officers bait individuals…
Domestic Violence in California: Laws You Need-to-Know
Domestic violence in California is governed by multiple laws which legislators have enacted to protect its victims. California Penal Code 13700 defines domestic violence as abuse that recklessly attempts to or causes great bodily injury upon another person. Domestic...
Panhandling In California: Is It Legal?
Under Penal Code 647c, panhandling in California is illegal. However, the act of sitting in a public area holding a sign asking for money is not. Passively awaiting a handout in a public place is known as Passive Panhandling. In California, Passive Panhandling is not...
Public Urination Laws in California: Can You Go to Jail?
No law explicitly prohibits public urination in California. However, individuals can face prosecution by authorities for public intoxication, public nuisance, or indecent exposure if someone catches them urinating in public. While not explicitly illegal, various...
Sex Work in California: Laws You Need to Know
As laws regarding sex work in California change, the California legislature is enacting new protections and restrictions within the field. This is partially a response to the rapid growth the sex work industry has found as it expands further into the use of...
How the Hell Did Jussie Smollett’s Charges Get Dismissed?
On March 8th, 2019, Jussie Smollett, a lead actor on the FOX television series Empire, was indicted by a Cook County grand jury…