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Habitual Sex Offender – PC 667.71

Posted by Vitaly Sigal | Dec 20, 2024 | 0 Comments

If you have been accused of being a habitual sex offender in California, the consequences are dire. The Habitual Sex Offender law (Penal Code 667.71) represents one of the most punitive and complex legal mechanisms in the criminal justice system, capable of transforming an individual's life with ...

Sex Crimes Carrying Life Sentences - PC 667.71

Posted by Vitaly Sigal | Dec 10, 2024 | 0 Comments

California Penal Code 667.61 is one of the state's most severe sentencing laws. Commonly known as the “One Strike” law, this statute significantly impacts individuals accused of certain sex crimes, potentially leading to life sentences even for first-time offenders.  If you are accused of a crim...

Lewd Conduct (647(a) PC)

Posted by Vitaly Sigal | Nov 19, 2024 | 0 Comments

In California, lewd activities are illegal to perform in public. It is also a crime to solicit lewd conduct in public. However, it is fundamentally illegal to engage in sexual activity in public. In fact, it is only illegal if you know – or should reasonably know – that there is another person pr...

Online Pornography Charges

Posted by Vitaly Sigal | Nov 11, 2024 | 0 Comments

California has specific laws in place to regulate the production, distribution, and exhibition of pornography within its state borders. Individuals who fail to follow these laws can face serious criminal charges and fines. If you or someone you know has been charged with an online pornography ch...

Soliciting a Prostitute – PC 647(b)

Posted by Vitaly Sigal | Oct 21, 2024 | 0 Comments

In California, Penal Code 647(b) makes both the act of prostitution and the solicitation of prostitution illegal in the state. If you or someone you know has been accused of charges under this statute, they will be facing serious legal and personal consequences that can alter the entire course of...

Date Rape

Posted by Vitaly Sigal | Aug 29, 2024 | 0 Comments

California Penal Code Section 261 addresses nonconsensual sexual intercourse between individuals who are dating or have a social relationship, commonly referred to as “date rape.” This law is crucial to protecting individuals from sexual assault in situations where consent cannot be legally given...

Statutory Rape

Posted by Vitaly Sigal | Aug 23, 2024 | 0 Comments

California legislators have tried to protect minors from sexual exploitation by implementing California Penal Code Section 261.5, which makes it illegal to have sexual intercourse with an individual under the age of 18. If you are accused of statutory rape, you need a strong defense. Contact Siga...

Domestic Violence with Firearms

Posted by Vitaly Sigal | Apr 24, 2024 | 0 Comments

Domestic violence is typically a state-specific crime that is investigated by local police and tried by state prosecutors. However, there are some instances where domestic violence would rise to the level of a federal crime. If you or someone you love is accused of domestic violence or domestic ...\

What is Aggravated Battery in California?

Posted by Vitaly Sigal | Mar 19, 2024 | 0 Comments

In California, battery is an umbrella term that houses many kinds of actions, including intentionally touching another person in an offense or harmful manner that causes them serious bodily injury. What-is-Aggravated-Battery-in-California Aggravated Battery Law: CPC Section 243(d) PC California Penal Code Section 243(d) lays...

Domestic Violence: Felony vs. Misdemeanor

Posted by Vitaly Sigal | Feb 29, 2024 | 0 Comments

Domestic violence cases require accused individuals to be adjudicated quickly. If you have been accused of domestic violence, the potential punishment you might face depends on the alleged facts of the case and whether you have been charged with a misdemeanor or a felony. Contact Sigal Law Group ...

Domestic Violence: First Offense

Posted by Vitaly Sigal | Feb 24, 2024 | 0 Comments

In California, assaulting or threatening to assault someone with whom you're involved in an intimate relationship is a domestic violence crime. This type of crime usually comes with much harsher penalties than similar offenses against people who aren't in an intimate relationship with their victi...

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