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 potential monetary consequences of depriving a person of a dwelling for which items were removed/stolen.

This article should provide the reader with the knowledge and understanding of the elements of the offense of entering a dwelling (day or night) with the intent of committing a felony.

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 various legal defenses a defendant may have at their disposal, but equally as important to understand the penalties of a conviction.

This article should provide the reader with the knowledge and understanding of what defines check fraud while identifying the types of check fraud in the State of California in reference to PC 476.