California Penal Code § 647(a), Lewd Conduct in Public
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 …
What the District Attorney Does Not Want you to Know about a DUI
You Can Fight a DUI Allegation
The prosecutor and the police would have you believe that a DUI is a cut and dry crime. They want you to believe that the best thing is to rely on the system, give up the rights guaranteed to you by the Constitution and plead guilty. This is simply not true!
The fact is, there are many inappropriate arrests and mistakes are often made. Many people who are accused of DUI can successfully fight it, sometimes without even going to court.
When people come before the court without an attorney, they are at a …
Exhibicionismo (exposición indecente)
Quizás haya escuchado que alguien, fue puesto en el registró de ofensor sexual, por que fueron encontrados orinando en público. Podría ver sido en un largo viaje, o después de una noche divertida en su propia ciudad. ¿Pero puede esto ciertamente suceder?
El código penal sección 314, criminaliza el “exhibicionismo “o exposición indecente, esto normalmente se culpa como delito menor. Pero puede hasta en algunos casos ser acusado como felonía. Si es convicto de delito menor, lo pueden condenar hasta un año en la cárcel. Quizás mas significante, la condena de exhibicionismo, en el primer nivel, puede ser hasta 10 …
Indecent Exposure
You may have heard someone claim they ended up on the sex registry because they got caught peeing in public – be it during a long road trip or after a wild night on the town. But, does this actually happen?
Penal Code section 314 criminalizes “indecent exposure.” Indecent exposure is typically charged as a misdemeanor, but may, in some cases, be charged as a felony. If convicted of a misdemeanor violation, you face up to a year in jail. Perhaps most significantly, an indecent exposure conviction is a Tier I offense, requiring 10 years of registering as a sex …
Emplazamiento en 48 horas sin excepciones- nueva ley AB61 pasa fuera del comité.
En california si la persona es arrestada en un viernes por la noche, o en un fin de semana, pueden ser detenidas por más que de las requeridas 48 horas, antes de ser llevadas a la corte. Una nueva ley va a cambiar esto.
Emplazamiento es un procedimiento legal, el cual el acusado aparece enfrente de un juez, para escuchar los cargos en contra de usted y presenta su declaración; culpable, no culpable o sin disputa. En california el emplazamiento son detenidos por 48 horas típicamente de un arresto. Mientras tanto el tiempo puede variar a acuerdo a las circunstancias.…
What is Plea Bargaining and Is it a Good Option for Me?
Plea Bargains in California
If you have been charged with a crime in California, you may be presented with a plea bargain at some point during your case. A plea bargain may be the result of negotiations between two parties or might be due to weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. Either way, a plea bargain should not be accepted unless it has been reviewed by an experienced attorney.
At Chastaine | Jones, we represent individuals who have been charged with criminal offenses throughout Gold River and Sacramento County. Our experienced legal team can help protect your rights and ensure you …