 Articles tagged: Violent Crimes
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Driving while intoxicated is a serious criminal offense, and stern punishment is often enforced. When charged with a DWI or related charge, hire an aggressive and experienced DWI attorney. written by Darren Kavinoky
A person can be convicted of mayhem, assault with intent to commit mayhem, or aggravated mayhem. written by Darren Kavinoky
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. written by Darren Kavinoky
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. written by Darren Kavinoky
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. written by Darren Kavinoky
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 written by Darren Kavinoky
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 245 (e). written by Darren Kavinoky
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. written by Darren Kavinoky
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. written by Darren Kavinoky
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. << previous page 1 next page>> |
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