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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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Misdemeanors vs. Felonies

07th June 2006
Misdemeanors vs. Felonies Most states break their crimes into two major groups, felonies and misdemeanors. The difference between the two types of crime is the punishment involved. Where a crime can be punished with a year of more of imprisonment in st...
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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