AB-2499 would broaden the definition of “victims” to now include those who suffered a “qualifying act of violence,” which may include, but is not limited to, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and a patterned act of using force or making reasonably perceived or actual threats of...
Definition of ‘Race’ Expanded (AB 1815) This new law removes the term “historically” from the definitions of race and expands the definition within the FEHA to include traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles. “Protective h...
Assault with a deadly weapon Robbery Kidnapping Selling or furnishing a controlled substance to a minor Along with providing specific offenses under the definition of “serious” or “violent” offenses, the law also includes several “catch all” definitions such as: any felony in which the defend...
In court, the prosecutor will rely on this information as proof of your intoxication. To prove you were driving under the influence the prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you actually drove a vehicle while impaired. Being impaired has a legal definition under California’s jury...
Rather, by utilizing the judicially construed words 'aggravation or mitigation of the penalty,' the Legislature indicated its intent that the judicial definition should continue as the law of this State. "After the enactment of section 190.1 of the Penal Code and its amendment in 1959 (Stats. ...
Definition of Bail A bail bond is a surety bond that allows for a defendant's release for only a small fee and guarantees they will appear in court on the day of their trial. Instead of paying the entire bail to get out of jail, a bail bond allows defendants or their families to pay...
Rather than using the refrain "no means no," the definition of consent under the bill requires "an affirmative, conscious and voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity.""Every student deserves a learning environment that is safe and healthy," De Leon said in a statement Sunday night. ...
Assembly Bill 2499 further broadened the definition of a victim of a “qualifying act of violence,” which means any of the following: sexual assault; domestic violence; stalking; or an act, conduct, or pattern of conduct, that includes an individual causing bodily injury or death, ...
Praying is the definition of the freed man who wants to talk with the Savior who made him free. Repentance is the logical state of the person in prayer. The unrepentant has no need of a savior. The penitent seeks to speak to the Savior who listens and speaks back. Repentance cannot be...
Physical harassment – such as any type of unwanted touching, assault, blocking, standing in someone’s way, locking someone in a room, restraining someone, and any other type of physical interference with work or movement. Visual harassment – harassment at work with derogatory cartoons, drawings...