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Domestic Battery Laws: California Penal Code 243

by Pride Legal | Mar 11, 2023 | Criminal Law

As outlined in PC 243, domestic battery is a crime that drastically alters the defendant’s life following a guilty charge. The defendant is subject to various penalties and programs after being released from a holding facility with a domestic battery charge. Penal...

Drug Sentencing Laws in California 2022

by Pride Legal | Mar 10, 2023 | Criminal Law

California has strict existing laws on the possession, selling, and trafficking of controlled substances as a general trend. However, the state government has demonstrated legislative efforts to decriminalize minor drug crimes – the most significant being the...

Can I Be Charged With Statutory Rape If I Thought My Partner Was Over 18? Statutory Rape Laws California

by Pride Legal | Mar 3, 2023 | Criminal Law, Sex Crimes, Trending Posts

With the rise of social media and dating apps, individuals are increasingly unaware of their sexual partner’s age. Some often assume their potential…

California Penal Code 273.5 – Corporal Injury on a Spouse or Cohabitant

by Pride Legal | Feb 25, 2023 | Criminal Law, Family Law

What You Need to Know About California Penal Code 273.5 – Corporal Injury on a Spouse or Cohabitant Corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant, a charge commonly associated with domestic violence, is a serious crime in California. Here’s everything you need to...

Is Public Sex Legal in California?

by Pride Legal | Feb 14, 2023 | Criminal Law, Sex Crimes, Trending Posts

Many people ask “Is Public Sex Legal in California?”. Learn about what is considered to be “public sex”, its legality, and how to do it safely.

Stun Gun Laws in California

by Pride Legal | Feb 14, 2023 | Criminal Law

What are stun gun laws in california? Stun guns, the safer alternative to firearms – have gained popularity in the police and public sector. Though they are effective self-defense mechanisms, distribution and ownership laws are restrictive in a similar fashion...