Category Archives: Crimes of violence

Carjacking - Orange County criminal defense

May 19, 2009

In another post, I discussed the crime of robbery.  Although robbery can apply to the taking of any property by force, if the property taken is a motor vehicle (including cars, trucks, motorcycles and scooters), it can also be charged under Penal Code section 215 - Carjacking.
Carjacking is taking of a motor vehicle from a [...]

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Robbery - Orange County defense lawyer

March 31, 2009

Robbery - the elements, weapons enhancements and defenses
Robbery (Penal Code section 211) is the taking of property from another without consent by force or fear.  First degree robbery (robbery in an inhabited house, a cab or bus driver or at an ATM machine) is a felony and carries a possible sentence of from three to [...]

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Domestic violence charges and defenses

February 24, 2009

There are several “domestic violence” charges in California.  How they are treated and what your defenses are depend on the charge you face.
Penal Code section 273.5
This is the “standard” domestic violence charge.  In order to prove this charge, the prosecution must prove that there was a willful infliction of a “corporal injury” that results in [...]

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