How much time would a person get if they where charged with Corpoarl injury, False Imprisonment and D.V.?

Corporal injury (Penal Code section 273.5) is a "wobbler" meaning it can be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor by the prosecutor. The extent of...

Why is 2nd degree robbery considered a felony?

Are you asking in a philosophical way? Robbery is the taking of property by force or by fear. It's listed as not only a felony, but a serious and...

Would a 20 year old guy get in trouble for going out with a 15 year old girl? &&have a child comming on the way.

Mr. Robinson is a New York attorney who routinely answers questions in California without any knowledge of what the law is here. Please ignore all...

You can be charged for both PC 459-460 burglary and PC 666 petty theft, convicted of both, but only punished for one. Under Penal Code section 654,...

Is it possible to dismiss a case between the time of the preliminary hearing and the jury trial (without being in court)

The case can be dismissed at any stage, but is done in open court by the prosecution making a motion to dismiss charges. Will it happen without a...

Can I be considered the legal guardian under CA Penal Code 272(a)1 of a minor who was dropped off by his parents at my party?

Penal Code section 272(a) can apply to anyone, not just parents and guardians. If they're alleging you did something (or failed to exercise...

The case may have been initially rejected by the DA, but has been re-reviewed and criminal charges have been filed. A complaint is the charging...

I posted an answer to your question at the end of the 3-part series. Please see my response...

How to defend charge of violation of penal code section 273a(b) in California?

I posted an answer to your question at the end of the 3-part series. Please see my response...

How to defend charge of violation of penal code section 273a(b) in California? Part 3

I've read all three of your posts to get the whole picture. First, you have an attorney - there are some very good attorneys in the Public...