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Category: Violent Crimes

Kenwood Resident Charged with Battery in Sonoma Valley Regional Park (CA Penal Code 242)

Rabin Nabizadeh
September 25, 2013

What is the penal code for battery in California?

Oakland Man Convicted of Murder and Weapon Enhancements (CA Penal Code 12021.55 – 12022.55)

Rabin Nabizadeh
September 19, 2013

What are the additional penalties for weapon enhancements in California?

Santa Ana Mother Accused of Murder with Special Circumstances (CA Penal Code 187-199)

Rabin Nabizadeh
September 17, 2013

What is deemed special circumstances in a murder case?

Newark Driver Charged with Gross Vehicular Manslaughter in DUI Case (CA Penal Code 191.5(a))

Rabin Nabizadeh
September 16, 2013

What are the penalties for gross vehicular manslaughter in California?

Missouri Stand Your Ground Case Further Questions California’s “Castle Doctrine” (CA Penal Code 198.5)

Rabin Nabizadeh
September 2, 2013

What is California castle doctrine?

Concord Resident Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter (CA Penal Code 192(b))

Rabin Nabizadeh
August 26, 2013

How does California prosecute charges of involuntary manslaughter?

Assault and Battery Charges Dropped in San Francisco Champagne-Bottle Attack (CA Penal Code 242)

Rabin Nabizadeh
August 22, 2013

What are the penalties for assault and battery charges in California?

First Bicyclist in Nation Convicted of Felony Vehicular Manslaughter in San Francisco (CA Penal Code 192(c))

Rabin Nabizadeh
August 15, 2013

How does California prosecute charges of felony vehicular manslaughter?

Palo Alto Resident Forgoes Miranda Rights After DUI (CA vehicle Code 23152)

Rabin Nabizadeh
August 13, 2013

What are my rights during an arrest?

First District Court of Appeals in Oakland Overturns Murder Conviction

Rabin Nabizadeh
August 1, 2013

The First District Court of Appeal in Oakland has unanimously determined to reverse the decision of two lower courts to effectively overturn a murder charge against Jamie Thomas in the death of Samuel Navarro.  This higher appeals court decision was made on the basis that jurors in the original trial were not given the option […]