Cargadores de armas de alta capacidad, California Código penal § 32310, y “Semana de libertad” 

Mucha gente sabe que los cargadores de armas de alta capacidad son ilegales en California. Sin embargo, muchas personas ignoran las consideraciones, y la historia que afecta la propiedad y posesión de “armas de alta capacidad. California código penal § 32310 implica la importación, manufactura y ahora la posesión de armas con alta capacidad. California código penal § 32310 es un “wobbler” que significa que puede ser acusado con un delito menor o una felonía. En aplicación normalmente se acusa como felonía, que puede tener una implicación masiva en los derechos del individuo. La ley hace ilegar importar armas que …

Large Capacity Magazines, California Penal Code § 32310, and “Freedom Week”

Many people know that large capacity magazines are illegal in California. However, what many people may be unaware of are the caveats and history that affect the ownership and possession of “large capacity” magazines. California Penal Code § 32310 involves the importation, manufacture, and now possession of large capacity magazines. California Penal Code § 32310 is a “wobbler” meaning that it can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony, in application it is often charged as a felony which can have massive implications on an individual’s rights. The law makes it illegal to import magazines that hold more than …

Abuso a menores 

El crimen abuso a menores, es usualmente pensado como, uno de los peores crímenes que alguien pueda cometer. Mucha gente que comité, delitos como DUI (conducir bajo la influencia de alcohol,) robo, o hasta asesinato. Son vistos como perdonable por la sociedad, pero no existe benevolencia, para personas acusadas de abuso a menores de edad.  

El abuso a menores en si, no es un crimen. Esto se refiere a un grupo de ofensas sexuales cometidas en contra un menor de edad, es una categoría muy amplia, e incluye una variedad de crímenes específicos.  Esto es muy significante, por que cada …

Understanding Child Molestation Charges

The crime “child molestation” is often thought of as the worst crime a person can commit. Many people who commit crimes like DUI, burglary, and even murder are viewed as redeemable by society – that grace is not often extended to people accused of child molestation.  

“Child molestation” is actually not a crime itself – it refers to a group of sexual offenses committed against children. It is a broad category and includes a variety of specific crimes. This is significant, because each of these offenses carry with them specific elements of the crime that must be met. Importantly, …

Código penal de california §647(a) conducta obscena en público

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Un delito menor- involucrarse en conducta obscena en público, o solicitar a alguien con fines de actos indecentes, es un crimen, bajo el código penal de california #647 (a).  los dos crimines tienen elementos similares, excepto solicitar, involucra al individuo, requerir que alguien mas aga los actos impúdicos, en vez de que el individuo los haga el directamente.

De acuerdo con CALCRIM 1161, probar que alguien es culpable de obscenidad en público, el acusador tiene que probar:

  1. El acusado, voluntariamente, actúa togándose el mismo, o a otras personas, genitales, glúteos o pechos (femeninos)
  2. El acusado lo hace con la intención

California Penal Code § 647(a), Lewd Conduct in Public

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It a misdemeanor crime to engage in lewd conduct in public, or to solicit someone to do lewd conduct in public under California Penal Code § 647(a). Both crimes have nearly similar elements except for soliciting involves an individual requesting someone else do the lewd conduct instead of the individual performing it directly themselves.

According to CALCRIM 1161, to prove that someone is guilty of lewd conduct in public the prosecution must prove that:

1. The defendant willfully engaged in the touching of their own, or another person’s, genitals or buttocks, or (female) breast.

2. The defendant did so with …

Does California Have a Romeo & Juliet Law?

Why Some States Allow for an Exception to Statutory Rape Laws

Among Shakespeare’s most well-known plays, Romeo and Juliet is a story about two teenagers who fall in love despite their relationship being forbidden by their families. The name of this play has been adopted to describe legislation across the United States that allows some exceptions to some states’ statutory rape laws. Below are the answers to commonly-asked questions about close-in-age exemptions and California statutory rape laws.

If you have been accused of or charged with a sex crime in California, such as statutory rape, we strongly encourage you …

Is Sexting a Crime in California?

When Sending Sexually Explicit Texts Is a Crime

Sexting or sending and receiving sexually explicit text messages is not always unlawful, but it can be in California. It is against the law to possess a video or photo of a person who is under the age of 18. Additionally, it is illegal to attempt to seduce a minor or send threatening or harassing messages. Depending on the message and the age of the parties, a sext could result in serious criminal penalties.

At Chastaine Jones, we represent individuals who have been charged with sex crimes in California. Our lawyers work …

Cosas que tiene que saber; al ser dueño y estar en posesión de un arma de fuego en California.

Ha habido muchas noticias últimamente, de tener un arma de fuego en los estados unidos. La corte suprema de los estados unidos a estado abordando el problema. Cuando puede y no poseer un arma de fuego, y que tipo de armas puede poseer legalmente. A pesar de lo que crea la mayoría de las personas. Usted tiene el derecho constitucional de poseer un arma de fuego- aquí en california. Desde el 2021 de acuerdo con el departamento de justicia de california. Hay un estimado de 19.8 millones de armas de fuego que están registradas legalmente en california, esto no incluye …

What You Need to Know About Owning and Possessing Firearms in California

There has been a lot of news lately regarding the ownership and possession of firearms in the United States.  The US Supreme Court has been addressing the issues of when you can and cannot carry firearms and what kind of guns you may legally own.  Despite what many people believe, you have a constitutional right to own a firearm – even in California.  As of 2021, according to the California Department of Justice, there is an estimated 19.8 million legally owned firearms in California. This does not include non-registered guns.

However, it is important to note that there are pretty …