For 32 years, assault rifles like AR-15s have been illegal in California. But on June 8th, federal judge Roger Benitez overturned the ban, claiming it was a “failed experiment” and falsely stating that more people in California have died from covid-19 vaccines than mass shootings. So does that mean that anyone in the state can […]
Better Understanding Assault With a Deadly Weapon Charges in California
Given how many people confuse the crime of assault with that of battery, it’s no real surprise that many people also are confused about what it means to perform assault with a deadly weapon. But the crime isn’t too difficult to understand when you understand what assault is as well as the definition of a […]
How Red Flag Laws Work in California
In 2014, California passed a new law hoping to reduce the skyrocketing number of mass shootings nationwide. The original so-called “red flag law,” allowed concerned family members or law enforcement agents to request a judge to issue a restraining order that would allow the police or sheriff’s department to seize the firearms of a person […]
What Are California’s Laws About Ghost Gun Possession and Sales
Ghost guns are homemade firearms that are practically untraceable because they have no serial number. These are legal to sell and possess on a federal level because the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) defines “firearms” only as finished firearms, frames, and receivers, so those parts that are sold unfinished are not covered […]
What Happens if I’m Caught With An Unserialized, Stolen or Unregistered Firearm?
California has many laws limiting the types of weapons a person may own in the state, prohibiting guns such as assault-weapons and machine guns. But even a firearm that is otherwise legal can be illegal if it was unregistered, stolen or if the serial number was altered or removed. Fortunately, there are defenses against all […]
246 (PC) and 247b (PC): Shooting at a Dwelling, House or Vehicle
Shooting into a structure such as a home, car, motorhome or aircraft is unquestionably dangerous. In many cases, it’s impossible to tell if anyone is inside or not, which is precisely why you can face felony charges whether or not a dwelling was occupied. What specific charges you’ll face, as well as the penalties will […]
What Happens If You’re Caught Having a Weapon in Prison
Those sentenced to jail and prison are subject to many additional laws not applicable to those not behind bars, particularly when it comes to what they are or are not permitted to possess. These rules can apply to things like cellphones or alcohol, but the most serious form of contraband in prison are weapons. If […]
What You Should Know About Pepper Spray Laws in California
In California, pepper spray is considered a valid form of self defense and can be carried in public for personal safety. But that doesn’t mean just anyone can use it whenever they want. In fact there are some very specific laws regarding the sale and use of pepper spray and failure to follow these rules […]
Have You Been Accused of Armed Robbery in San Diego County?
In California, Robbery is defined as taking the property of another person through the use of force or threat. In many cases, this can involves the use of a firearm, and armed robbery can carry far more serious criminal penalties than a robbery committed without the use of a gun. Anyone accused of this very serious […]
What is a Crime of Moral Turpitude? What’s the Point of These Laws?
There are some crimes in California that are considered “crimes of moral turpitude.” While this term may seem a bit outdated, it is still very relevant when it comes to the law as it can result in additional consequences after you are convicted. Unfortunately, what is considered moral turpitude is a bit of a vague […]
