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Eisner Gorin LLP is a nationally recognized Los Angeles criminal defense law firm devoted to contesting serious felony and misdemeanor cases in state, federal, and juvenile courtrooms. Both firm partners, Alan Eisner and Dmitry Gorin, are State-Bar Certified Criminal Law Specialists, a distinction given to fewer than 1% of attorneys in the state. Check out the blog for the latest legal news,..
Eisner Gorin LLP Blog
1w ago
Let's review the laws on hurling rocks and missiles at vehicles codified in California Penal Codes 219.1 and 219.2 VC. California law takes seriously the safety of the transportation of people and goods. For this reason, it is a crime to throw or hurl rocks, bottles, or other objects or missiles at "common carrier" vehicles under PC ..read more
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3w ago
California Penal Code 37 PC defines treason as warring against the state or adhering to its enemies. This felony offense carries the death penalty or life in prison without the possibility of parole. For most people, treason is considered primarily a crime against the United States under federal laws ..read more
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3w ago
The State of California takes the accuracy of weights and measures very seriously in business and commerce. In fact, under Business & Professions Code 12024 BPC, it is a crime to sell a "false quantity" of any commodity, that is, to represent, price, and sell a commodity as being a certain quantity when it is actually less ..read more
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3w ago
California Business and Professions Code 21628 BPC makes it a misdemeanor crime for a pawnbroker to knowingly fail to comply with certain mandatory reporting requirements about property that is bought, traded, or received. Pawnbrokers (secondhand dealers) and coin dealers are subject to strict regulations to ensure that ..read more
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3w ago
Is It illegal in California to be present where controlled substances are being used? Most people understand that it is a crime in California to engage in illicit use of controlled substances, but can you be convicted of a crime simply for being in the same room (or car) where drug use is taking place? Technically, in some ..read more
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1M ago
Let's review the case of People v. Malbry, where the Court of Appeals upholds the denial of a sex offender's petition for relief from registration. Effective January 1, 2022, California law provides for a three-tiered registration regime for defendants convicted of enumerated sex crimes. Penal Code § 290 categorizes sex... ..read more
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1M ago
A warrantless search is unconstitutional under the Fourth Amendment. Searches pursuant to a warrant are preferred over searches conducted based on exceptions to the warrant requirements-Illinois v. Gates, 462 US 213 (1983). A warrant includes an affidavit from law enforcement, provided under penalty of perjury ..read more
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1M ago
Real estate agents entrusted with significant responsibilities and access to sensitive client information play a crucial role in the complex world of real estate transactions. Their duties extend beyond facilitating property transactions, often involving legal and financial aspects. So, in California, when a real estate agent faces ..read more
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1M ago
California Business and Professions Code 12024.1 BPC makes it a crime to misrepresent a charge for a service. If convicted, this misdemeanor carries up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000 plus court costs. California law values honesty and integrity in business dealings, especially when charging for services ..read more
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1M ago
Although most tax-related discrepancies may be resolved out of court by simply paying back taxes, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can utilize numerous federal laws to prosecute individuals and entities if it believes tax crimes have been willfully committed. Violators can face severe penalties, including hefty fines ..read more