California has some of the harshest restrictions on gun ownership in the United States. The state highly regulates gun ownership through numerous gun laws. Being charged with the crime of carrying a concealed weapon without a permit can have severe repercussions. If the crime is a misdemeanor then a person can be looking at up to one year in prison and/or a maximum fine of $1,000. For a felony charge,...
California, already known throughout the United States for its relatively strict gun laws, updated its regulations to ban the sale or purchase of assault weapons with a ban in 2018. However, it is still legal for gun enthusiasts to own an assault rifle if they purchased their weapon prior to the passing of the new gun restrictions. There are limited exceptions for those who have been issued a special license...
Murder and other violent crimes are typically charged as serious felonies. However, there are exceptions to this rule wherein a defendant may have been justified in the use of deadly force. This type of legal defense is known as “self-defense.” States differ on what they consider appropriate use of force and when it is reasonable to use force, including firearms, to protect yourself. If you use a firearm as a...
