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Shooting From a Motor Vehicle

07th June 2006
Shooting From a Motor Vehicle Shooting a firearm from a motor vehicle, commonly known as a "drive-by" shooting, results in increased penalties. It is a felony punishable by an additional and consecutive term of imprisonment in the state prison for 5, 6...
Author: Darren Kavinoky
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Resisting Peace Officer or Firefighter

07th June 2006
Resisting Peace Officer or Firefighter California Penal Code Section 148 makes it a criminal offense to willfully resist, delay, or obstruct police officers and firemen when they are performing their duties. The punishment varies with the degree of the...
Author: Darren Kavinoky
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Battery on a Peace Officer

07th June 2006
Battery on a Peace Officer The crime of battery occurs with the striking of someone, with intent to harm them. . California Penal Code Section 242 states, "A battery is any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another." It i...
Author: Darren Kavinoky
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