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Three Strikes List of Felonies
The Three Strikes law significantly increases the prison sentences of persons convicted of felonies who have been previously convicted of a violent or serious felony, and limits the ability of these offenders to receive a punishment other than a prison sentence. Violent and serious felonies are specifically listed in state law. (posted by Darren 5 years 355 days ago.)
The Three Strikes law significantly increases the prison sentences of persons convicted of felonies who have been previously convicted of a violent or serious felony, and limits the ability of these offenders to receive a punishment other than a prison sentence. Violent and serious felonies are specifically listed in state law. (posted by Darren 5 years 355 days ago.)
Petty Theft, and Petty Theft with Prior
Theft is the act of stealing goods. Petty theft involves stealing goods or services worth $400 or less and is charged as a misdemeanor for first time offenses. Where the value of goods stolen is less than $50, the misdemeanor may be reduced to an infraction. Where there is a conviction for a subsequent petty theft, that offense is a felony petty theft. A misdemeanor is an offense punishable by a maximum of one... (posted by Darren 5 years 355 days ago.)
Theft is the act of stealing goods. Petty theft involves stealing goods or services worth $400 or less and is charged as a misdemeanor for first time offenses. Where the value of goods stolen is less than $50, the misdemeanor may be reduced to an infraction. Where there is a conviction for a subsequent petty theft, that offense is a felony petty theft. A misdemeanor is an offense punishable by a maximum of one... (posted by Darren 5 years 355 days ago.)
Spousal Rape Sex Crime
It is a crime in all 50 states, and federal lands, for a husband to rape his wife. Spousal rape refers to sexual acts committed without a person's consent and/or against a person's will, when the perpetrator is the woman's husband or ex-husband. Sexual acts may be accomplished against a person's will by physical force, threats of force to her or a third person, or implied harm based on prior assaults causing the woman to fear... (posted by Darren 5 years 355 days ago.)
It is a crime in all 50 states, and federal lands, for a husband to rape his wife. Spousal rape refers to sexual acts committed without a person's consent and/or against a person's will, when the perpetrator is the woman's husband or ex-husband. Sexual acts may be accomplished against a person's will by physical force, threats of force to her or a third person, or implied harm based on prior assaults causing the woman to fear... (posted by Darren 5 years 355 days ago.)
Oral Copulation Sex Crime
Oral copulation refers to the act of touching the mouth of one person with another person’s sexual organ or anus. The definitions of oral and copulation are: “oral" meaning of, relating to, or belonging to the mouth, and " copulation " meaning the act of coupling or joining sexual union. Any contact, however slight, constitutes oral copulation. It is irrelevant if there is any actual... (posted by Darren 5 years 355 days ago.)
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Oral copulation refers to the act of touching the mouth of one person with another person’s sexual organ or anus. The definitions of oral and copulation are: “oral" meaning of, relating to, or belonging to the mouth, and " copulation " meaning the act of coupling or joining sexual union. Any contact, however slight, constitutes oral copulation. It is irrelevant if there is any actual... (posted by Darren 5 years 355 days ago.)
Lewd Act with a Child under 14
A lewd or lascivious act is defines as any touching of the body of a child under the age of 14 years with the specific intent to arouse, appeal to, or gratify the sexual desires of either party. The touching can be against bare skin, or on top of clothing. California Penal Code Section 288 defines what a lewd act with a child under 14 comprises, reading in part: (a) Any person who willfully... (posted by Darren 5 years 355 days ago.)
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A lewd or lascivious act is defines as any touching of the body of a child under the age of 14 years with the specific intent to arouse, appeal to, or gratify the sexual desires of either party. The touching can be against bare skin, or on top of clothing. California Penal Code Section 288 defines what a lewd act with a child under 14 comprises, reading in part: (a) Any person who willfully... (posted by Darren 5 years 355 days ago.)
Sentencing Alternatives: What Kind of Sentencing Alternatives Are Available in DUI Cases?
The penalties for conviction of a DUI are harsh and include large fines, jail time, and mandatory alcohol education classes. Conviction for multiple DUIs only increases the amount of punishment. Because of the harsh nature of DUI sentencing laws, courts have developed alternative sentencing options. Sentencing alternatives increase the options available for... (posted by Darren 5 years 355 days ago.)
The penalties for conviction of a DUI are harsh and include large fines, jail time, and mandatory alcohol education classes. Conviction for multiple DUIs only increases the amount of punishment. Because of the harsh nature of DUI sentencing laws, courts have developed alternative sentencing options. Sentencing alternatives increase the options available for... (posted by Darren 5 years 355 days ago.)
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