Author Information
Darren Kavinoky
Member since 07th June 2006
Occupation: Lawyer
Darren Kavinoky is a Los Angeles-based criminal defense lawyer who practices throughout California. He is the Managing Shareholder of The Kavinoky Law Firm, an 11-lawyer criminal defense firm that handles criminal defense matters exclusively. Darren has provided legal commentary on Larry King Live, the Today Show, Celebrity Justice and many other TV and radio programs. He is a nationally-renowned lecturer and author who delights in sharing his experience with others. More information about Darren and The Kavinoky Law Firm can be found at http://www.nocuffs.com or www.Californiaduihelp.com and www.gotadui.com.
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08th June 2006
Assault with Weapon other than Firearm
There are many means of assault with a deadly weapon other than firearms, which are generally defined as those weapons capable of producing great bodily injury. For example, stun guns, knives, bat, hammer, mac...
Views: 183
08th June 2006
Battery
The crime of battery is governed by California Penal Code Sections 242 and 243. Battery is defined as "any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another." (PC 242) Battery is defined as "simple" battery and batte...
Views: 150
08th June 2006
Hit and Run
Hit and run is generally defined as a criminal act. It is the failure of a driver of a vehicle, involved in a collision, to stop and give their name, license number, and other information to the injured party, a witness, or law enforcement...
Views: 138
08th June 2006
Intro: Violent Crimes
Crimes of violence vary in terms of their classification and their punishment. They may be misdemeanors, felonies, or wobblers. Misdemeanors are those crimes which are only punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment in the county...
Views: 122
08th June 2006
Kidnapping
The felony crime of kidnapping is generally defined as the taking of a person against their will, or from the control of a parent or guardian through violence, force, threat, or intimidation. The act of kidnapping often involves other cri...
Views: 126
08th June 2006
Mayhem
A person can be convicted of mayhem, assault with intent to commit mayhem, or aggravated mayhem.
Mayhem
Mayhem is defined in California Penal Code Section 203, which reads:
"Every person who unlawfully and maliciously deprives a human...
Views: 101
08th June 2006
White Collar Crime
White Collar Crime
The term "white collar crime" is generally used to describe crimes involving cheating or dishonesty. Although there is no fixed definition of white collar crime, there are a number of nonviolent crimes typically g...
Views: 104
07th June 2006
Vandalism
California law makes it a crime to deface, damage, or destroy the real or personal property belonging to another person. The crime is termed "vandalism," which is a misdemeanor, unless the monetary damage is great, and then it is a felony. ...
Views: 156
07th June 2006
Recklessly Causing Fire
Recklessly causing a fire is defined by California Penal Code Section 452 which states, "A person is guilty of unlawfully causing a fire when he recklessly sets fire to or burns or causes to be burned, any structure, forest la...
Views: 96
07th June 2006
Intro
Property damage is punishable under the law by fines, imprisonment, and community service. Property damage means many things, from scrawling graffiti on a park bench, hitting something with your car, to causing a fire which damages property. Pr...
Views: 100
07th June 2006
Hit and Run: Property Damage
Hit and run is generally defined as a criminal act. Where the collision is with property only, such as another vehicle with no occupants, the driver must leave information attached to the damaged property, as well as ma...
Views: 111
07th June 2006
Arson
Arson is considered a general intent crime. This means that the defendant need not have intended the specific results, namely the burning of a structure, forest land, or property. What matters are the actions that the defendant undertook that...
Views: 123
07th June 2006
Plea Bargaining:
How do the following differ from a DUI:
Wet Reckless, Dry Reckless, Exhibition of Speed
The prosecutor and defense counsel can agree to a lower charged offense, as a result of what is known as "plea bargaining." Plea bargaining u...
Views: 154
07th June 2006
Plea Bargaining:
When is a DUI a felony?
How many theories are there to make a DUI a felony, what are requirements?
What are the potential sentences for each?
What is a wobbler, and how does it relate to felony DUI cases based on accidents? Prior Con...
Views: 101
07th June 2006
Plea Bargains:
What are the factors or special allegations that will increase a person's exposure to jail time/harsher punishment in a misdemeanor case?
There are a number of factors or special allegations that will increase a person's exposure to har...
Views: 101
