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24th September 2009
The very 1st state prison in the United States was founded before there were states at all, let alone united ones. Connecticut’s New-Gate Prison, originally a copper mine, was began it’s role as a detention center in the fall of 1773 as the colony’s... Read >
Author: wbdoyle07th September 2009
The West Virginia State Penitentiary is a left, Gothic method jail established in Moundsville, West Virginia. It functioned from 1876 to 1995. Currently, the location is maintained as a tourist affinity and teaching facility.
In 1863, West Virginia sec... Read >
Author: hasxls@gmail.com20th August 2009
Recently, I have learned that it still is against the law to cheat in twenty-two (22) states!
What about California?
My research unveiled the unfortunate answer of NO. However, it USED to be.
In 1872, the California Penal Code read,
§ 269a... Read >
Author: Kelly Chang Rickert01st August 2009
Everyone wants to know about Disguised Hypnosis these days. Disguised Hypnosis is without doubt the most powerful persuasion product on the market.
These tactics and have been proven to be so powerful that Disguised Hypnosis was banned in three state ... Read >
Author: Robbie Nash31st March 2009
When I was doing a federal inmates search for my uncle, I wish I had known these tips. It would have made my search much easier. Whether you are looking for a loved one to write to in prison, or verifying a dangerous person is still behind bars or findi... Read >
Author: T McNara28th January 2009
Restraining orders are orders of protection that legally bind someone from having contact with or otherwise coming near another individual. This protection order is used to keep people that are having problems with one another apart. If you are afraid for... Read >
Author: Gen Wright09th January 2009
Philadelphia is a charming and very historical city with plenty of annual events that you can discover when you visit this city in Pennsylvania that was once the capital of the United States.
Some of the most notable Philadelphia events that occur eve... Read >
Author: Joe Deacon20th May 2008
When we mention crime, even white-collar crime, insurance fraud is not what immediately comes to mind. Yet, insurance fraud has lately become one of the front-runners among the most often prosecuted white-collar crimes in New Jersey.
In fact, New Jerse... Read >
28th April 2008
Bois de Vincennes is one of the favourite places the Parisians like to spend their time at. The park is located south-west from the centre of the city and boasts its branchy trees. Besides, there are three lakes, one with a boating station where visitors ... Read >
Author: t_kogutenko21st November 2006
You may not be able to distinguish the difference between illegal and legal music downloading. Illegal downloading occurs when you use peer-to-peer (P2P) services such as the old Napster (the new one is a 100% legal, paying service). As long as you downlo... Read >
Author: Nkeno Kapya28th June 2006
The very 1st state prison in the United States was founded before there were states at all, let alone united ones. Connecticut's New-Gate Prison, originally a copper mine, was began it's role as a detention center in the fall of 1773 as the colony's publi... Read >
Author: Patrick Altoft08th June 2006
Indecent Exposure
California Penal Code Section 314 defines indecent exposure and the punishment. Section 314 reads in part:
"Every person who willfully and lewdly, either: 1. Exposes his person, or the private parts thereof, in any public place... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky08th June 2006
Intro
Sex crimes are punished harshly in California. The resulting convictions may result in having misdemeanors and felonies on a person's criminal record. Punishments range from incarceration in county jail up to one year to imprisonment in the sta... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky08th June 2006
Lewd Act with a Child under 14
A lewd or lascivious act is defines as any touching of the body of a child under the age of 14 years with the specific intent to arouse, appeal to, or gratify the sexual desires of either party. The touching can be again... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky08th June 2006
Sexual Battery
Sexual battery is defined in California Penal Code Section 243.4(a), which reads in part:
"Any person who touches an intimate part of another person while that person is unlawfully restrained by the accused or an accomplice, and i... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky08th June 2006
Statutory Rape
Statutory Rape laws are based on the premise that until a person reaches a certain age, that individual is legally incapable of consenting to sexual intercourse. Thus, it is a crime for an adult to have sexual intercourse with a person ... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky08th June 2006
Who is Required to Register under Megan's Law
The following persons are required to register, according to California Penal Code Section 290:
(1) any person who, since July 1, 1944, has been or is convicted in any court in California or in any f... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky08th June 2006
Burglary
Burglary is the crime of breaking and entering into a structure for the purpose of committing a crime. Contrary to what most people believe, a burglary need not necessarily involve theft. Burglary applies to any crime, such as assault or sex... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky08th June 2006
Embezzlement
Embezzlement is the crime of stealing funds of property of an employer, company, or government. It may also mean money or assets held in a trust account. It is the illegal transfer or money, or property, which is diverted from the employ... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky08th June 2006
Extortion
Extortion is the act of obtaining money or property from a victim by threatening, intimidating, or by false claim of right. An example of false claim of right may be where a person impersonates an official government official, like an IRS ... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky08th June 2006
Forgery
Forgery is the crime of creating a false document, altering a document, or writing a false signature for the illegal benefit of the person making the forgery. This includes improperly filling in a blank document, like an automobile purchase co... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky08th June 2006
Grand Theft
Grand theft involves the theft of goods or services valued above $400 and may be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor is punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for up to one year. A felony is punishable by i... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky08th June 2006
Grand Theft Auto
Grand theft of an automobile occurs when someone takes another person's car without permission, with the intent to permanently deprive them of it. Grand theft requires that the property stolen have a value over $400. Grand theft auto... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky08th June 2006
Intro
Theft crimes encompass a number of different crimes. Essentially, theft is the taking of another's property without their consent, with the intention to permanently deprive them of it. Theft crimes generally require specific intent. Specific... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky08th June 2006
Petty Theft, and Petty Theft with Prior
Theft is the act of stealing goods. Petty theft involves stealing goods or services worth $400 or less and is charged as a misdemeanor for first time offenses. Where the value of goods stolen is less than $50... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky08th June 2006
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. "Armed robbery" involves the use of a gun or other weapon whic... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky08th June 2006
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... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky08th June 2006
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 "dat... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky08th June 2006
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 aggrava... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky08th June 2006
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, mac... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky08th June 2006
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 batte... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky08th June 2006
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... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky08th June 2006
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 cri... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky08th June 2006
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... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky08th June 2006
White Collar Crime
White Collar Crime
The term "white collar crime" is generally used to describe crimes involving cheating or dishonesty. Although there is no fixed definition of white collar crime, there are a number of nonviolent crimes typically g... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
Vandalism
California law makes it a crime to deface, damage, or destroy the real or personal property belonging to another person. The crime is termed "vandalism," which is a misdemeanor, unless the monetary damage is great, and then it is a felony. ... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
Recklessly Causing Fire
Recklessly causing a fire is defined by California Penal Code Section 452 which states, "A person is guilty of unlawfully causing a fire when he recklessly sets fire to or burns or causes to be burned, any structure, forest la... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
Intro
Property damage is punishable under the law by fines, imprisonment, and community service. Property damage means many things, from scrawling graffiti on a park bench, hitting something with your car, to causing a fire which damages property. Pr... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
Plea Bargaining:
When is a DUI a felony?
How many theories are there to make a DUI a felony, what are requirements?
What are the potential sentences for each?
What is a wobbler, and how does it relate to felony DUI cases based on accidents? Prior Con... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
Special Circumstances Murder
Under California law, a person found guilty of murder in the first degree can be punished by death, imprisonment in the state prison for life without the possibility of parole, or imprisonment in the state prison for a te... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
Manslaughter
Manslaughter is defined as killing a person without premeditation or malice aforethought. Malice aforethought means having an evil intent prior to the killing. Like murder, there are different degrees of seriousness of manslaughter: volu... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
Shooting From a Motor Vehicle
Shooting a firearm from a motor vehicle, commonly known as a "drive-by" shooting, results in increased penalties. It is a felony punishable by an additional and consecutive term of imprisonment in the state prison for 5, ... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
Carrying Concealed Weapon
Generally, California law prohibits any individual from carrying a loaded firearm of any kind on his or her person or in a vehicle while in any public place or on any public street in an incorporated city, or in any public p... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
Misdemeanors vs. Felonies
Most states break their crimes into two major groups, felonies and misdemeanors. The difference between the two types of crime is the punishment involved. Where a crime can be punished with a year of more of imprisonment in... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
Possession of Precursors (Meth or PCP)
Not only is it illegal to possess methamphetamine or PCP, but it is also illegal to possess the ingredients with the intent to manufacture these drugs.
California Health and Safety Code Section 11383 (a) applie... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
Possession for Sales
Possession for sales of illegal drugs may be classified as a misdemeanor, felony, or "wobbler." A misdemeanor is a crime punishable by a maximum of one year imprisonment in county jail. A felony is punishable by imprisonment in t... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
Maintaining Place for Selling or Using Controlled Substances
It is illegal to maintain a place for selling or using controlled substances. Every person who opens or maintains any place for the purpose of unlawfully selling, giving away, or using any c... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
Intro
It is a crime to act defiantly to law enforcement. Such categories of defiance include the act of evading a police officer who is trying to pull you over, resisting a police officer or firefighter when they are engaged in their duties, and batte... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
Forging a Prescription
Forging a prescription is against the law. It is generally defined as the illegal acquisition of pharmaceuticals for personal use or profit. People commit prescription fraud in many ways, including going to multiple doctors... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
Battery on a Peace Officer
The crime of battery occurs with the striking of someone, with intent to harm them. . California Penal Code Section 242 states, "A battery is any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another." It ... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky
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