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Maine Felony OUI

12th May 2010
Although an OUI, operating under the influence of alcohol, offense may seem relatively minor, the state of Maine treats it as very serious. Your first offense is a misdemeanor in many jurisdictions, as is the second in a ten-year period, even though each ...
Author: William Bly
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Is Adultery Illegal in California?

20th August 2009
Recently, I have learned that it still is against the law to cheat in twenty-two (22) states! What about California?My research unveiled the unfortunate answer of NO. However, it USED to be. In 1872, the California Penal Code read, § 269a. Adu...
Author: Kelly Chang Rickert
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Do You Need to Get a Restraining Order

28th January 2009
Restraining orders are orders of protection that legally bind someone from having contact with or otherwise coming near another individual. This protection order is used to keep people that are having problems with one another apart. If you are afraid for...
Author: Gen Wright
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Indecent Exposure

08th June 2006
Indecent Exposure California Penal Code Section 314 defines indecent exposure and the punishment. Section 314 reads in part: "Every person who willfully and lewdly, either: 1. Exposes his person, or the private parts thereof, in any public place, or...
Author: Darren Kavinoky
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Lewd Act with a Child under 14

08th June 2006
Lewd Act with a Child under 14A lewd or lascivious act is defines as any touching of the body of a child under the age of 14 years with the specific intent to arouse, appeal to, or gratify the sexual desires of either party. The touching can be against ba...
Author: Darren Kavinoky
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Who is Required to Register under Megan's Law

08th June 2006
Who is Required to Register under Megan's Law The following persons are required to register, according to California Penal Code Section 290: (1) any person who, since July 1, 1944, has been or is convicted in any court in California or in any f...
Author: Darren Kavinoky
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Burglary

08th June 2006
Burglary Burglary is the crime of breaking and entering into a structure for the purpose of committing a crime. Contrary to what most people believe, a burglary need not necessarily involve theft. Burglary applies to any crime, such as assault or sexua...
Author: Darren Kavinoky
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Extortion

08th June 2006
Extortion Extortion is the act of obtaining money or property from a victim by threatening, intimidating, or by false claim of right. An example of false claim of right may be where a person impersonates an official government official, like an IRS a...
Author: Darren Kavinoky
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Petty Theft, and Petty Theft with Prior

08th June 2006
Petty Theft, and Petty Theft with Prior Theft is the act of stealing goods. Petty theft involves stealing goods or services worth $400 or less and is charged as a misdemeanor for first time offenses. Where the value of goods stolen is less than $50, ...
Author: Darren Kavinoky
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Domestic Violence

08th June 2006
Domestic Violence Domestic violence is generally defined as physical abuse against someone who lives in the home, or someone the person is married to (or dating) or used to be married to (or used to date), or someone they have had a child with. A "dati...
Author: Darren Kavinoky
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Battery

08th June 2006
Battery The crime of battery is governed by California Penal Code Sections 242 and 243. Battery is defined as "any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another." (PC 242) Battery is defined as "simple" battery and battery wi...
Author: Darren Kavinoky
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Kidnapping

08th June 2006
Kidnapping The felony crime of kidnapping is generally defined as the taking of a person against their will, or from the control of a parent or guardian through violence, force, threat, or intimidation. The act of kidnapping often involves other crim...
Author: Darren Kavinoky
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Mayhem

08th June 2006
Mayhem A person can be convicted of mayhem, assault with intent to commit mayhem, or aggravated mayhem. Mayhem Mayhem is defined in California Penal Code Section 203, which reads: "Every person who unlawfully and maliciously deprives a human...
Author: Darren Kavinoky
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Recklessly Causing Fire

07th June 2006
Recklessly Causing Fire Recklessly causing a fire is defined by California Penal Code Section 452 which states, "A person is guilty of unlawfully causing a fire when he recklessly sets fire to or burns or causes to be burned, any structure, forest la...
Author: Darren Kavinoky
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Manslaughter

07th June 2006
Manslaughter Manslaughter is defined as killing a person without premeditation or malice aforethought. Malice aforethought means having an evil intent prior to the killing. Like murder, there are different degrees of seriousness of manslaughter: volunt...
Author: Darren Kavinoky
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