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The Khachatourians Law Group routinely represents clients facing criminal charges in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California.  Referenced-below are common criminal statutes charged against individuals and businesses for personal and professional matters.



Alcohol Related Cases

Drunk in Public – Penal Code 647(f)

Selling or Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor – Business & Professions Code 25658

Minor in Possession of Alcohol – Business and Professions Code 25662

Animal Cases

Animal Abuse – Penal Code 597

Dog Fighting – Penal Code 597.5

Leaving a Pet Unattended in a Car – Penal Code 597.7

Service Dog Fraud – Penal Code 365.7

Unlawful Tethering of a Dog – Health & Safety Code 122335

Battery & Assault

Assault – Penal Code 240

Assault with Caustic Chemicals – PC244

Assault with a Deadly Weapon (ADW) – PC 245(a)(1)

Assault with a Firearm – Penal Code 245(a)(2)

Battery – Penal Code 242

Battery on a Peace Officer – PC243(b) &243(c)(2)

Battery With Serious Bodily Injury – PC243(d)

Sexual Battery – PC243.4

Hazing – Penal Code 245.6

Hate Crimes

Bribery Cases

Child Abuse

Failure to Provide Care (Child Neglect) – Penal Code 270

Child Endangerment – Penal Code 273(a)

Child Abuse – Penal Code 273(d)

Violating a Restraining Order – Penal Code 273.6

Child Abduction – Penal Code 278

Deprivation of Child Custody or Visitation – Penal Code 278.5

Domestic Violence

Domestic Battery – Penal Code 243(e)(1)

Domestic Violence – Penal Code 273.5

Spousal Rape – Penal Code 262

Child Abuse – Penal Code 273(d)

Child Endangerment – Penal Code 273(a)

Damaging/Destroying Wireless Communication – Penal Code 591.5

Preventing of Dissuading a Victim to Testify – Penal Code 136.1

Criminal Threats – Penal Code 422

Disturbing the Peace – Penal Code 415

Stalking – Penal Code 646.9

Trespassing – Penal Code 602

Aggravated Trespassing – Penal Code 601

Revenge Porn – Penal Code 647(j)(4)

Posting Harmful Information on Internet  – Penal Code 653.2

Annoying Phone Calls – Penal Code 653(m)

False Report of Emergency – Penal Code 148.3

False Report of Crime – Penal Code 148.5

Contempt of Court – Penal Code 166

Dissuading a Witness or Victim – Penal Code 136.1

Disturbing the Peace – Penal Code 415

Trespass – Penal Code 602

Drug Cases

Possession of a Controlled Substance – Health & Safety Code 11350

Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell – Health & Safety Code 11351

Sales or Transportation of a Controlled Substance – Health & Safety Code 11352 |

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Health & Safety Code 11364

Possession of Methamphetamine – Health & Safety Code 11377

Possession for Sale of Methamphetamine -Health & Safety Code 11378

Sale or Transportation of Methamphetamine – Health & Safety Code 11379

DUI Cases

Driving under the influence – Vehicle Code 23152(a)

Driving with a BAC .08 or above – Vehicle Code 23152(b)

DUI causing injuries – Vehicle Code 23153

Refusing to submit to Chemical Blood or Breath Test – Vehicle Code 23612

Wet Reckless – Vehicle Code 23103.5

Dry Reckless – Vehicle Code 23103

Speed Exhibition – Vehicle Code 23109(c)

Underage DUI – Vehicle Code 23136

Under 21 DUI – Vehicle Code 23140

Gross Manslaughter While Intoxicated – Penal Code 191.5(a)

Negligent Manslaughter While Intoxicated – Penal Code 191.5(b)

DMV Driving Privileges

Criminal Convictions Effecting Your Driving Privileges

Elder Abuse Cases

Misdemeanor Elder Abuse – Penal Code 368(c)

Felony Elder Abuse – Penal Code 368(b)(1)

Forgery – Penal Code 471

Falsifying, Altering, or Modifying Medical Records – Penal Code 471.5

Mandated Reporter Failure to Report – Welfare & Institutions Code 15630

Nursing Home Repeated and Willful Violations – Health & Safety Code  1290(c)

Theft or Embezzlement by a caretaker – Penal Code 368(e)

Theft From Elder or Dependent Adult  – California Penal Code § 368(d), (e)

Police Obstruction – Penal code 148

Enhancements

Great Bodily Injury – Penal Code 12202.7

Violent Crimes – Penal Code 667.5(c)

Serious Felonies – Penal Code 1192.7(c)

Gang Enhancements – Penal Code 186.22

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Gambling and Gaming Cases

Gaming – Penal Code 330

Obtaining Property Through Gambling Fraud – Penal Code 332

Bookmaking, Pool-Selling, Wagering – Penal Code 337a

Manufacture or Sale of Counterfeit Marks – Penal Code 350

Homicide

Gross Manslaughter while Intoxicated – Penal Code 191.5(a)

Involuntary Manslaughter – Penal Code 192(b)

Murder – Penal Code 187

Negligent Manslaughter while Intoxicated – Penal Code 191.5 (b)

Vehicular Manslaughter

Voluntary Manslaughter – Penal Code 192(a)

Attempted Crimes – Penal Code 21a & Penal Code 664

Attempted Murder  – Penal Code 664/187

Los Angeles Municipal Code Violations (LAMC)

Escorting without Permit – LAMC 103.107(b)

Flying Drones – LAMC 56.31

Massage Therapy – LAMC 103.205

Taxi Cab cases- LAMC 71.02

Medi-Cal Fraud Cases

False Declaration as to Eligibility – Welfare & Institutions Code 141014

Fraudulent Claims – Welfare & Institutions Code 14107

Kickbacks, Bribes, Rebates – Welfare & Institutions Code 14107.2(b)

Preparing, Submitting or Making a False Claim – Penal Code 550

Physician, Pharmacy, and Prescription Related Cases

Unauthorized Practice of Medicine – Business & Professions Code 2052

Forging or Altering a Prescription – Business and Professions Code 4324

Misuse of Prescription Medicine – Health and Safety Code 11153

Prescribing Controlled Substance to an Addict – Health and Safety Code 11156

Doctor Shopping  & Prescription Fraud – Health and Safety Code 11350

Altering or Forging a Prescription – Health and Safety Code 11368

Prostitution, Solicitation, and Escorting

Prostitution/Solicitation – Penal Code 647(b)

Loitering for Prostitution – Penal Code 653.22

Aiding or Supervising a Prostitute – Penal Code 653.23

Escorting without Permit – LAMC 103.107(b)

Lewd Acts

Rape Crimes

Penal Code 261 – Rape

Penal Code 261.5 – Statutory Rape 

Penal Code 262 – Spousal Rape

Theft Crimes

Burglary – Penal Code 459

Shoplifting – Penal Code 459.5

Possession of Burglary Tools – Penal Code 466

Check Fraud – Penal Code 476

Fake Driver’s License – Penal Code 470

Bad Checks – Penal Code 476a

Petty Theft – Penal Code 484

Credit & Debit Card Fraud – Penal Code 484e-484i

Appropriation of Lost Property – Penal Code 485

Grand Theft – Penal Code 487

Receiving Stolen Property – Penal Code 496

Unauthorized Access to a Computer – Penal Code 502

Embezzlement – Penal Code 503

Extortion – Penal Code 518

False Personation – Penal Code 529

Identity Theft – Penal Code 530.5

Mail Theft – Penal Code 530.5(e)

Party to a Fraudulent Conveyance – Penal Code 531

Petty Theft with Prior – Penal Code 666

IHSS Funds – 14107(B)(1)W&I Code/Penal Code 487(A)

Money Laundering – Penal Code 186.10

Unauthorized Practice of Law – Business & Professions Code 6126

Unauthorized Use of Personal Identifying Information – California Penal Code, § 530.5(a)

Vehicle Code Violations

Felony Hit and Run – Vehicle Code 20001(a)

Misdemeanor Hit and Run – Vehicle Code 20002(a)

Unlawful Taking or Driving of a Vehicle – VC 10851

Driving without a License – VC 12500

Driving on a Suspended License – VC 14601(a) 

Violations, Dismissals, and Alternatives to Sentencings

Failure to Appear

Bench Warrants

Diversion

Probation Violation

Early Termination of Probation

Expungement of Criminal Convictions – Penal Code 1203.4

Sealing Juvenile Records

Reducing or Dismissing Charges

Weapon Charges

Brandishing a Weapon – Penal Code 417

Loaded Fire Arm – Penal Code 25850

Conceal Fire Arm – Penal Code 25400

Negligent Discharge of Firearm – Penal Code 246.3

Carrying Dirk Dagger – Penal Code 21310

Carrying a Switchblade – Penal Code 21510

Falsification and Fraud Cases

Forging Deed – Penal Code 115

Offering False Evidence – Penal Code 132

Destroying or Concealing Evidence – Penal Code 135

Fraudulent Conveyance by a Debtor – Penal Code 154

Fraudulent Conveyance by a Judgment Debtor – Penal Code 155