FAQ: Penal Code

Being charged with a violation of California Penal Code 245(a)(1) – assault with a deadly weapon – can be the beginning of the end of life as you know it. In California, assault with a deadly weapon is what’s known as a “wobbler,” which means that it can be charged as either a misdemeanor or …

If you or a loved one has been accused of putting a child in harm’s way, it’s important to know about Penal Code 273a, otherwise known as the California child endangerment law. The big picture is that child endangerment falls under the umbrella of domestic violence, but it differs from the state’s child abuse law …

While most people use the terms “assault” and “battery” interchangeably, the two are different crimes under California law. Put simply, assault is attempting to inflict violence on someone else, while battery is actually inflicting violence on the other person. A simple example is that if Billy is mad at Timmy and throws a rock at …

Being convicted of a sex offense will have a lasting impact on your life. California’s sex offender registration requirement, found in Penal Code 290 (PC 290), requires you to place your name on a public record if you are found guilty of one of the qualifying sex crimes. You may be required to register as …