Henry Cantor
January 6, 2025
Penal Code 337 PC – California’s Law on Bookmaking and Illegal Gambling California Penal Code 337 PC addresses illegal gambling activities, including pool selling, bookmaking, and wagering. While gambling is permitted in specific, regulated environments—such as licensed casinos, state lotteries, and certain private games—operating or participating in unauthorized gambling activities is a serious offense under […]
Henry Cantor
January 3, 2025
California Penal Code Section 186.10 PC: Defending Money Laundering Charges in Los Angeles Money laundering is a serious financial crime in California. This statute criminalizes conducting or attempting to conduct financial transactions involving monetary instruments exceeding certain thresholds, with the intent to promote illegal activity or with knowledge that the funds originated from unlawful sources. […]
Henry Cantor
December 31, 2024
Under California Penal Code 32 PC, a person is guilty of accessory after the fact if they knowingly assist someone who has committed a felony in order to help them avoid arrest, trial, conviction, or punishment. The law states: “Every person who, after a felony has been committed, harbors, conceals or aids a principal in […]
Henry Cantor
December 5, 2024
Check fraud is a serious financial crime in California, prosecuted under Penal Code 476 PC. This offense involves creating, using, or possessing a forged, altered, or counterfeit check with the intent to defraud another party. A conviction can lead to severe penalties, including jail or prison time, hefty fines, and long-term consequences such as a […]
Henry Cantor
June 25, 2024
The penalty for underage drinking in California can include fines, a suspended driver’s license, community service, and even a criminal record. Underage drinking is defined as the consumption, possession, or purchase of alcohol by anyone under 21, and California enforces these laws strictly to help prevent alcohol-related accidents and long-term harm to young people. If […]
Henry Cantor
April 26, 2024
In California, a ‘wobbler’ offense is uniquely flexible within the criminal justice system, characterized by its ability to be charged and punished either as a felony or a misdemeanor. The distinction between these two levels of charges typically depends on the specifics of the case, including the severity of the offense, the circumstances surrounding the […]
