This article should provide the reader with the knowledge and understanding of the potential defenses and penalties associated with the various crimes found under the umbrella of computer and internet fraud. More importantly, are there differences in legal defenses based upon the level and type of crime as it applies to a “wobbler” charge.

This article should provide the reader with the knowledge and understanding of the differences between blackmail and extortion and whether it is an act/offense that is subject to prosecution in the State of California.

This article should provide the reader with the knowledge and understanding of the charge of credit card fraud as a wobbler offense given the amount stolen as well as whether intent was present.

This article should provide the reader with the knowledge and understanding of what defines computer fraud or unauthorized access of anything found on, within a computer and/or its network. The act of knowingly accessing without permission is key to the development and understanding of this code.

This article outlines the possible legal defenses and potential penalties for Panhandling in the State of California if charged and convicted

Per California law, all theft crimes, including petty theft, fall under the Penal Code Section 484 PC. As defined by the law, Petty theft is any theft of a property that has a value of $950 or less. Most often, petty thefts are charged as misdemeanors and can lead to up to six months of county jail time, a fine of no more than $1,000, or both.