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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
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 with Caustic Chemicals – PC244
Assault with a Deadly Weapon (ADW) – PC 245(a)(1)
Assault with a Firearm – Penal Code 245(a)(2)
Battery on a Peace Officer – PC243(b) &243(c)(2)
Battery With Serious Bodily Injury – PC243(d)
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
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
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
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)
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
Gambling and Gaming Cases
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)
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)
Massage Therapy – LAMC 103.205
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 261.5 – Statutory Rape
Theft Crimes
Shoplifting – Penal Code 459.5
Possession of Burglary Tools – Penal Code 466
Fake Driver’s License – Penal Code 470
Credit & Debit Card Fraud – Penal Code 484e-484i
Appropriation of Lost Property – Penal Code 485
Receiving Stolen Property – Penal Code 496
Unauthorized Access to a Computer – Penal Code 502
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
Early Termination of Probation
Expungement of Criminal Convictions – Penal Code 1203.4
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
Offering False Evidence – Penal Code 132
Destroying or Concealing Evidence – Penal Code 135