Criminal Defense - Misdemeanor crimes
If you have been charged with a misdemeanor crime, contact us for a free and confidential case consultation.
- Battery (PC § 242): Unlawfully using force or violence against another person, even if no injury occurs.
- Assault (PC § 240): Assault is the unlawful attempt, with the present ability, to inflict violent injury on another person, even if no physical contact actually occurs.
- Petty Theft (PC § 488): Stealing property valued at $950 or less, such as shoplifting small items from a store.
- Shoplifting (PC § 459.5): Entering a commercial establishment during regular business hours with the intent to steal merchandise valued at $950 or less is charged as misdemeanor shoplifting under California law.
- Receiving Stolen Property (PC § 496(a)): Possessing, buying, or concealing property you know to be stolen is a misdemeanor if the value of the property is $950 or less.
- Trespassing (PC § 602): Entering or remaining on someone else’s property without permission or legal right.
- Vandalism (PC § 594): Defacing, damaging, or destroying someone else's property, such as graffiti or breaking windows.
- Public Intoxication (PC § 647(f)): Being so intoxicated in a public place that you're a danger to yourself or others.
- Driving Under the Influence (VC § 23152): Operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs, usually charged as a misdemeanor for first or second offenses.
- Driving on a Suspended License (VC § 14601): Operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs, usually charged as a misdemeanor for first or second offenses.
- Reckless Driving (VC § 23103): Driving a vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is charged as misdemeanor reckless driving.
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Possession of a Controlled Substance (HS § 11350):
Knowingly having a usable amount of a controlled substance, such as cocaine, heroin, or certain prescription drugs without a valid prescription, is typically charged as a misdemeanor under Proposition 47. -
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (HS § 11364):
Having items used for drug consumption, like pipes or syringes, with the intent to use them for illegal substances. -
Indecent Exposure (PC § 314):
Deliberately exposing one’s genitals in a public place or in front of others to offend or arouse. -
Solicitation of Prostitution (PC § 647(b)):
Offering or agreeing to pay for or engage in sexual activity in exchange for money or something of value. -
Resisting Arrest (PC § 148(a)(1)):
Resisting arrest involves willfully delaying, obstructing, or resisting a peace officer or emergency responder in the performance of their duties. -
False Report of a Crime (PC § 148.5):
Knowingly making a false report of a crime to a law enforcement officer is a misdemeanor offense punishable by jail time and fines. -
Violation of a Restraining Order (PC § 273.6):
Intentionally and knowingly violating the terms of a court-issued restraining or protective order is a misdemeanor offense.
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