Receipt of Stolen Property by Darren Kavinoky Receipt of Stolen Property Receiving stolen goods is generally buying or acquiring the possession of property knowing that it had been obtained through theft, embezzlement, larceny, or extortion by someone else. The crime is separate from the crime of stealing the property. To be convicted, the receiver must know the goods were stolen at the time he receives them and had the intent to aid the thief. Paying for the goods or intending to collect the reward for returning them are not defenses. ... Robbery by Darren Kavinoky Robbery Robbery is a felony, punishable by a term in state or federal prison. Robbery is the direct taking of property, including money from a person through force, threat or intimidation. Author's Biography: ... Three Strikes by Darren Kavinoky Three Strikes The Three Strikes law significantly increases the prison sentences of persons convicted of felonies who have been previously convicted of a violent or serious felony, and limits the ability of these offenders to receive a punishment other than a prison sentence. Violent and serious felonies are specifically listed in state law. Serious felonies • Murder or involuntary manslaughter. • Mayhem. • Sodomy by force, violence, duress, menace or fear of immediate bodily injury on ... Domestic Violence by Darren Kavinoky Domestic Violence Domestic violence is generally defined as physical abuse against someone who lives in the home, or someone the person is married to (or dating) or used to be married to (or used to date), or someone they have had a child with. A “dating relationship” is defined by CALJIC as “frequent, intimate associations primarily characterized by the expectation of affectional or sexual involvement independent of financial considerations.” Domestic violence affects both men and wome ... Assault by Darren Kavinoky Assault The California Penal Code, Section 240, defines assault as ¡§an unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit a violent injury on the person of another.¡¨ Assault is either the threat or attempt to strike another, whether successful or not, where the target is aware of the danger. There is a requirement that the assaulter must be reasonably capable of carrying through with the attack. If the assault is with a deadly weapon, such as sniping with a rifle, the intended vict ... Assault on Police and Firefighters by Darren Kavinoky Assault on Police and Firefighters Where a crime is committed against a police officer or firefighter, the punishments are usually increased. The requirement is that the assault on the police officer, otherwise known as peace officers, or firefighter must be performed while someone in that category is performing in the scope of their duties, and the person committing the assault must know that the person is in these categories and are performing their duties. The California criminal j ... Assault with a Firearm by Darren Kavinoky Assault with a Firearm Assault with a firearm is governed by California Penal Code Section 245. Assault with a firearm is an aggravated assault in which the defendant, with a firearm, threatens a person with death or serious bodily injury. An aggravated assault is an assault accompanied by circumstances that make it more severe, namely the use of a firearm, or the intent to commit another crime, or the intent to cause serious bodily harm. The punishment for the use of a firearm in an assau ... Assault with Weapon other than Firearm by Darren Kavinoky Assault with Weapon other than Firearm There are many means of assault with a deadly weapon other than firearms, which are generally defined as those weapons capable of producing great bodily injury. For example, stun guns, knives, bat, hammer, machetes, cars, motorcycles, and any other weapon capable of producing great bodily injury. Where someone has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon, the weapon will be confiscated and destroyed, pursuant to California Penal Code Section 2 ... Battery by Darren Kavinoky Battery The crime of battery is governed by California Penal Code Sections 242 and 243. Battery is defined as “any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another.” (PC 242) Battery is defined as “simple” battery and battery with serious injury. The punishments Before a jury deliberates, the jury is read “jury instructions” by the judge, defining the rules of law that must govern their decisions as to guilt or innocence. The California criminal jury instruc ... Hit and Run by Darren Kavinoky Hit and Run Hit and run is generally defined as a criminal act. It is the failure of a driver of a vehicle, involved in a collision, to stop and give their name, license number, and other information to the injured party, a witness, or law enforcement officer. These duties do not implicate the driver in terms of being responsible for the accident. Whether the driver caused the accident or whether it was caused by another person¡¦s negligence, the duty to stop, report, and render aid is req ... Intro: Violent Crimes by Darren Kavinoky Intro: Violent Crimes Crimes of violence vary in terms of their classification and their punishment. They may be misdemeanors, felonies, or wobblers. Misdemeanors are those crimes which are only punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment in the county jail up to one year. Felonies are those crimes which are punishable by fines and/or imprisonment in the state prison. Wobblers are crimes punishable as either misdemeanors or felonies. Violent felonies are applied toward California’s Three S ... Kidnapping by Darren Kavinoky Kidnapping The felony crime of kidnapping is generally defined as the taking of a person against their will, or from the control of a parent or guardian through violence, force, threat, or intimidation. The act of kidnapping often involves other criminal offenses, such a ransom, carjacking, or robbery. It may also include a parent taking and hiding a child in violation of a court order. If the victim is injured, the punishment for the kidnapping increases. Kidnapping Kidnapping i ... Mayhem by Darren Kavinoky Mayhem A person can be convicted of mayhem, assault with intent to commit mayhem, or aggravated mayhem. Mayhem Mayhem is defined in California Penal Code Section 203, which reads: “Every person who unlawfully and maliciously deprives a human being of a member of his body, or disables, disfigures, or renders it useless, or cuts or disables the tongue, or puts out an eye, or slits the nose, ear, or lip, is guilty of mayhem.” In order to convict a person of mayhem, all elements of ... White Collar Crime by Darren Kavinoky White Collar Crime White Collar Crime The term Author's Biography: ... New Sinus Surgery Operation- Sinuplasty by Walter Ballenberger A new sinus surgery procedure has emerged in recent months. It is called sinuplasty, and it is similar in concept to angioplasty. That is, a small balloon is inserted into the sinus passages of the patient, the balloon is inflated, then deflated, and then removed. It is claimed that the passage will remain open for some time because of the small malleable bones in the part of the head where the sinuses are located. The theory is that once the balloon is withdrawn, these bones have been moved ... Patent by Rick Kelly Patent Getting a patent is very important for any product you would like to produce. Patent laws are determined by the Department of Commerce. Most people don’t know this, but a patent application is judged on four criteria. The criteria to get a patent for inventions are: that they be useful in a practical sense, novel, nonobvious, and the product must be described sufficiently to enable the industry to use the invention. When you apply for a patent, make sure that you are not working with r ... How You Can Find A Good Lawyer by Richard Meeuwsen Every one has need for a good lawyer at some time. You should not hesitate to get legal representation because you do not know where to start. It can be quite easy to find a lawyer that will fulfill your needs. Whether your issue concerns a workplace injury, divorce, DWI, bankruptcy, corporate structure, wills, auto accident, a criminal case or a multitude other topics, you can be sure that there is an attorney who will be happy to represent you. This is one area where you have complete contr ... Create Your Web Site Privacy Policy - Your Entire Business Could Be Destroyed Today If You Don't Have These Legal Documents. by Juste A. Gnimavo If you are an Affiliate Internet Marketer, or owner of a web site running a business on the internet, you are in danger of losing it all if you are not using the required legal documents! Just one single complaint from one customer and your entire business could be shut down for good! Not to mention the headache and huge costs of a possible court battle! It's happened thousands of times before, and it will happen again, you need to protect yourself against these lawsuits today and ensure ... Criminal Background Checks by Rick Kelly Criminal Background Checks Criminal background checks are becoming increasingly important for people who need to find out what employees, relatives and even their spouses are doing when their behavior changes. Criminal background checks used to be for only for people who had a lot at stake. This list used to include large corporations, educational institutions and the very wealthy. Now however, with the growing number of lawsuits, everyday people are now using criminal background checks to pr ... Is Lady Justice's Blindfold Truly Hiding Dollar Signs for Eyes? by Idriys Luqman Muhammad Is Lady Justice's Blindfold Truly Hiding Dollar Signs for Eyes? FACT: During 2002, 36 million Americans were hospitalized; simultaneously, 93 million court filings were made. ASSESSMENT: YOU are almost three times more likely to need legal assistance than you are to need medical/hospital assistance. Yet, more than likely, you have medical insurance,but you do not have Author's Biography: ... Federal Prison Report by Jason Martin Recently the Federal Bureau of Prisons released an update of their prison population, which included breakdowns of race, sex, sentences and offenses. Currently, there are 189,984 inmates in the United States federal prison system. The breakdown of the information is at times typical and yet surprising other times. Did you know that the average age of a federal inmate is 38? Federal prisons, as you might know, are located all around the United States. The prisons are divided into minimum, low, ... Americans Fear Crime by Jason Martin Are you afraid of crime? Do you think about becoming the victim of crime often? According to the Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics, many Americans fear becoming the victim of crime often. As I will show in this article, the fear crosses all lines—sex, race, education, age and profession. Subjects were asked if they were afraid to walk alone around their neighborhood or any area within one mile from it at night. The results may surprise you. They will clearly show that fear of walking a ... Is Lady Justice's Blindfold Truly Hiding Dollar Signs for Eyes? by Idriys Luqman Muhammad Is Lady Justice's Blindfold Truly Hiding Dollar Signs for Eyes? FACT: During 2002, 36 million Americans were hospitalized; simultaneously, 93 million court filings were made. ASSESSMENT: YOU are almost three times more likely to need legal assistance than you are to need medical/hospital assistance. Yet, more than likely, you have medical insurance,but you do not have Author's Biography: ... Skyrocket Your Injury Claim In 7 Days Or Less! by Mumtaz Shah It is possible to complete 50% of your personal injury claim in 7 days or less? Possible only if you follow these guidelines. Is it possible to complete 50% of your injury claim in 7 days or less? It is possible if you follow simple guidelines, but only if you follow these simple steps over the next 7 days will you see results. Here’s a definite guide to get your personal injury claim kick-started: Day 1 – Complete an online injury compensation claim form. Fill in your details and ... Accident Reconstruction by Darren Kavinoky Accident Reconstruction Accident reconstruction is an important, but often overlooked tool, of a DUI defense. Where there has been an accident, the responding police officers and detectives write a traffic collision report. This is often the only means the prosecutor will be able to piece together the events leading up to the crash and its aftermath. However, the defense should never rely solely on the often incomplete collision report, generated by an often untrained officer in the fiel ... | ||||||
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