For example, in California, if the victim was 14 or 15 years old and the defendant was at least 10 years older, the offense is a “wobbler.” It can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. It can carry up to a year in jail when charged as a misdemeanor. However, if the victim...
The penal code is a set of laws that lists the crimes and the punishments that are given for them. Different jurisdictions have...
In California, a Cruz Waiver is a promise by you to stay out of trouble while out of custody and to return to court for your sentencing hearing. If you break that promise, you waive your right to the terms of the plea bargain or indicated sentence and can face a harsher sentence. “...
Being blackmailed is emotionally traumatic, and you shouldn’t suffer alone. Talk to a friend, family member, or trusted adult about what you’re going through. Hiding the truth often makes things worse. You need and deserve compassion, reassurance, and help to navigate this difficult situation....
What is RAPE ? an offence under Indian Penal CodeG.Aravinthan
B. penal C. criminal D. felony E. property F. prosecutors G. constitutional H. procedures I. infractions J. statutes In the United States, British common law ruled during colonial times.Common law is a process that establishes and updates rules that govern some nations. Once America became...
“reneges” on a promise of marriage is not in the penal code. The only relief for the men who have been dragged into these silly and fake matters is that, many of such cases are thrown out of the court. The SC in one of its ruling, for example, related to a nurse at a ...
The Penal Code is the main of source of criminal law and criminal offences in Malawi. Unfortunately, as the results of a survey show, many people in Malawi do not understand the provisions of the Penal Code. This article examines aspects of the language of the Penal Code which impede ...
For example, in California, theft is the act of taking someone else’s property without their permission, with the intent to deprive them of the property permanently.1 Most states follow the Model Penal Code and recognize the following 4 legal terms of criminal culpability: an intent to commit...
Under California law, a felony is a serious criminal offense that can result in imprisonment for more than one year. Felonies are considered more severe than misdemeanors and can have significant consequences, including loss of voting rights (while in pr