Torture may be a common enough word in our modern language, but there’s a big difference between what is considered torture under the law and what people may joke about being torture —like listening to Nickleback or being forced to eat anchovy pizza. Under California penal Code section 206 (PC), torture is specifically defined not […]
What to Know About Simple and Aggravated Battery in Vista, California
Battery is one of the most frequently occurring crimes in California as nearly every time someone gets in a fight at a bar, school, sporting event, or anywhere else, they’ve committed this offense. If you have been accused of this violent crime, insist on speaking with a San Diego battery attorney as soon as possible. […]
Can High School Fights Result in Criminal Charges in California?
A few decades ago, it seemed that every kid was involved in a fist fight in school at one point or another, but as schools clamped down on bullying and violence though, these incidents became more and more rare. And now some students and their parents find themselves surprised to end up talking to police […]
What is Mayhem Under California Law?
The crime of mayhem, defined under California Penal Code section 203 (PC), refers to maliciously disfiguring or disabling another person. When someone commits mayhem intending to disfigure or dismember another person, they can be charged with aggravated mayhem under California Penal Code 205 (PC). Several details distinguish this offense from torture and the less serious […]
