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What Is The Legal Process For Criminal Cases In California?

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  The thing that scares us the most is a crime, and we are all somehow well aware of it, but we always pray to God to save and protect us from falling into traps and mischief. If you are feeling that you are not involved in any crime but can also become liable, you should immediately ask for consultation with an experienced criminal defense lawyer in California. In general, there are basically three types of court proceedings: civil, criminal, and administrative.  Begins with law enforcement Police officers, sheriffs, public defenders, and animal control officers are all part of law enforcement, but they are not the only ones. Any victims, witnesses, or perhaps the subject of interest will be subjected to interviews. They will assess and record the crime scene, if pertinent. They could carry out search warrants, take pictures, schedule veterinary examinations, and gather and examine traces and scientific evidence like DNA.  What is "discovery" in law?  The sharing of case-re

Shoplifting? How To Find Out Whether It Was Intentional Or Not

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  At present, robbery, dacoity, and shoplifting have become more common than earlier. You might have heard two terms known as "petty theft" and "grand theft." But are they the same? No, they are not. According to the California penal code, under sections 484 and 488, shoplifting is defined as a misdemeanor if it involves taking someone's personal property worth more than $950 or less without consent with the intention of permanently holding it, depriving its owner of its sight and possession. But if the value exceeds $950, it is charged as grand theft, which can also be prosecuted as a misdemeanor or felony act. What is shoplifting?  Under penal code section 459.5, shoplifting is generally denoted as taking merchandise from a commercial establishment without paying for it. In Los Angeles, there are two crimes that are linked together: shoplifting and commercial burglary. Commercial burglary is the term defined as trespassing on someone's commercial establish