Penal Code § 405 PC makes it a crime to participate in a riot. If you get charged with rioting, you face up to $1,000 in fines and/or up to one year in jail. However, courts will often grant misdemeanor probation in lieu of jail time as long as you did
California Penal Code 245(A)(2) Are you facing charges for Assault with a Firearm in California? Violation of Penal Code 245(A)(2) can be a serious felony or misdemeanor, depending upon your case’s specific circumstances. If convicted you will have a criminal record that can limit your...
2 Indefinite Confinement in Switzerland The Swiss Criminal Code (SCC) distinguishes between prison sentences and measures, as the duration of the latter is not linked to the guilt of the offender but to the intended purpose of the measure, which could be to provide therapy or to ensure public...