While people have been crashing weddings for probably about as long as people have had weddings, the idea of “wedding crashing” really entered the popular consciousness when the Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn film Wedding Crashers was released in 2005. Since then, many more people have tried their hands at crashing weddings in order to […]
Possession of Burglary Tools, California Penal Code Section 466 (PC)
The mere possession of a crowbar, or even a set of lockpicks, does not make someone a criminal. But if prosecutors can prove the person in possession of these items intended to use them to , then that person could be found guilty of violating California Penal Code Section 466 (PC), aka possession of burglary […]
The Difference Between Burglary and Robbery In California
While burglary and robbery are often used interchangeably in everyday conversation, they are actually two completely distinct crimes from a legal perspective. In fact, burglary isn’t always even a form of theft crime whereas robbery always involves theft, but also the use of fear or force. Here’s what defense attorney Peter M. Liss believes you […]
Understanding California Robbery Laws and How to Fight The Charges
While many people confuse the crimes of robbery and burglary, they are two very separate crimes under the law. In fact, California robbery laws cover thefts that involve the threat or use of force, while the state’s burglary laws don’t necessarily even need to involve theft, but must involve trespassing on someone else’s property with […]
Breaking and Entering Under California Law
If you watch a lot of TV, you’ve almost certainly seen police arresting people for “breaking and entering,” but the thing is, that’s not actually a crime in California. Of course, that doesn’t mean you can just go around breaking into people’s homes and businesses. Here are the charges you might face instead courtesy of […]
If You Are Facing Carjacking Charges In San Diego, Call a Lawyer
Carjacking is different than other crimes involving breaking into or stealing a vehicle in that it involves directly taking the vehicle from someone else via the use of force.This means that rather than facing auto theft or car burglary charges for taking the vehicle or items inside of it, you can instead face carjacking and […]
