California Real Estate Law Concepts 2000

by Hunt, Derald D.

• ISBN13: 9780808717928
• ISBN10: 0808717928
• Edition: 14th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-08-01
• Publisher: Pearson Custom Publishing

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	iii
Preface	v
Scope and Source of Criminal Law
Introduction	1	(1)
Origin and Development of Criminal Law	1	(2)
Sources of Criminal Law	3	(1)
The Purpose and Nature of Criminal Law	4	(1)
Concepts of Stare Decisis	4	(1)
Classification of Laws	5	(1)
Statue of Limitation	6	(1)
Case Citations and Appeals	7	(1)
Attorney General Opinions	8	(1)
Police Power of the State	8	(1)
The Concept of Preemption	9	(1)
Ex Post Facto Laws	9	(1)
Distinction Between Crimes and Torts	10	(1)
Definition of Terms	11	(1)
Venue and Jurisdiction	11	(4)
Terminology Defined	12	(1)
True-False Quiz	12	(1)
Essay-Discussion Items	13	(1)
Terminology Quiz	14	(1)
Classification of Crimes and Penalties
Language of Criminal Statutes	15	(1)
Vague and Indefinite Statutes	15	(1)
Construction of Penal Statutes	15	(1)
Conflict Between Statutes	16	(1)
Penal Code Terms Defined	16	(1)
Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Infractions Defined	17	(2)
Punishment for Offenses not Otherwise Prescribed	19	(1)
Initiative Measures	19	(1)
Major Proposition 8 and 115 Changes	20	(2)
Prior Conviction---Penalty Enhancement	22	(2)
Prior Convictions---C.Y.A. Commitment	24	(1)
Lesser Included Offenses	24	(1)
When Jeopardy Attaches	25	(4)
Terminology Defined	26	(1)
True-False Quiz	26	(1)
Essay-Discussion Items	27	(1)
Terminology Quiz	28	(1)
The Elements of Crime and Corpus Delicti
Corpus Delicti	29	(1)
The Criminal Act	30	(1)
Multiple Offenses---Punishment	31	(1)
Proximate Cause	32	(1)
Criminal Intent---How Manifested	33	(1)
Types of Intent	33	(2)
How Intents is Proved	35	(1)
Intent in Negligence Cases	35	(1)
Motive and Intent Distinguished	36	(1)
Intoxication as Affecting Intent	37	(1)
Diminished Capacity	37	(4)
Terminology Defined	37	(1)
True-False Quiz	38	(1)
Essay-Discussion Items	38	(1)
Terminology Quiz	39	(2)
Capacity to Commit Crime---Insanity Defense
Persons Capable of Committing Crime	41	(1)
Children Under Age Fourteen	41	(1)
Idiots	42	(1)
Ignorance or Mistake of Fact	42	(1)
Unconsciousness of Act	42	(1)
Accident and Misfortune	43	(1)
Crimes Committed Under Threats	43	(1)
Insanity as a Defense	44	(3)
Terminology Defined	44	(1)
True-False Quiz	45	(1)
Essay-Discussion Items	45	(1)
Terminology Quiz	46	(1)
Parties to Crime
Common Law Parties to Crime	47	(1)
Principals Defined	47	(1)
Penal Code Provisions	47	(1)
Aid and Abet Defined	48	(2)
Co-Principals Equally Guilty	50	(1)
Accessory Defined	51	(1)
Accomplice Defined	52	(1)
Feigned Accomplice	53	(4)
Terminology Defined	53	(1)
True-False Quiz	53	(1)
Essay-Discussion Items	54	(1)
Terminology Quiz	55	(2)
Attempts---Solicitation---Obstructing Justice---Conspiracy
Attempt Defined	57	(1)
Abandonment of Attempt	58	(1)
Possibility of Completion	58	(1)
Solicitation to Commit Crime	58	(1)
Obstructing Justice---Compounding Crimes	59	(1)
Perjury	60	(1)
Subornation of Perjury	61	(1)
Bribery	61	(2)
Other Bribery Statutes	63	(1)
Falsification Crimes	63	(1)
Conspiracy	64	(1)
Overt Act in Conspiracy	65	(1)
Agreement Necessary in Conspiracy	65	(1)
Abandonment of Conspiracy	66	(1)
Criminal Liability in Conspiracy	66	(3)
Terminology Defined	66	(1)
True-False Quiz	67	(1)
Essay-Discussion Items	67	(1)
Terminology Quiz	68	(1)
Laws of Arrest
Arrest Defined	69	(1)
Encounters and Detentions	69	(3)
Peace Officer Defined	72	(1)
Peace Officer Status---Primary Duty	72	(2)
Arrests by Peace Officers Without Warrant	74	(2)
Duty Following Arrest	76	(1)
Private Person Arrest	76	(2)
Misdemeanor Citations	78	(1)
Probable Cause to Arrest	79	(1)
Entrapment	80	(2)
Accomplishing the Arrest	82	(1)
Resisting Arrest	83	(1)
The Miranda Admonishment	84	(5)
Arrest Pursuant to Warrant	89	(1)
Escape, Pursuit and Retaking	90	(1)
Posse Comitatus	91	(1)
Threatened Offenses	91	(1)
Immunity From Prosecution	92	(1)
Arrested Person's Rights	92	(1)
Law Enforcement and Civil Liability	92	(5)
Terminology Defined	93	(1)
True-False Quiz	93	(1)
Essay-Discussion Items	94	(1)
Terminology Quiz	95	(2)
Offenses Against the Public Peace
Disturbing the Peace	97	(2)
Unlawful Assembly	99	(1)
Failure to Disperse	100	(1)
Rout and Riot Defined	101	(1)
Inciting a Riot	101	(1)
Lynching---Prisoner Rescue	102	(1)
Disturbing Public and Religious Meetings	102	(1)
Trespassing	103	(2)
Forcible Entry and Detainer	105	(1)
School Disturbance Laws	105	(2)
Disorderly Conduct	107	(3)
Public Security and Safety	110	(3)
Terminology Defined	110	(1)
True-False Quiz	111	(1)
Essay-Discussion Items	111	(1)
Terminology Quiz	112	(1)
Dangerous Weapons Control Laws
Prohibited Weapons	113	(2)
Firearm Concealed on Person or in Vehicle	115	(2)
Deadly Weapons	117	(1)
Prohibited Weapons and Devices	117	(1)
Tear Gas Possession	118	(1)
Illegal Use of Firearms	118	(1)
Firearms---Concealable Weapons Restrictions	119	(1)
Firearms in Public Places	120	(1)
Related Code Sections	120	(5)
Deadly Weapons Control Law Chart	121	(1)
Terminology Defined	122	(1)
True-False Quiz	122	(1)
Essay-Discussion Items	123	(1)
Terminology Quiz	124	(1)
Types of Assault
Simple Assault	125	(2)
Battery	127	(1)
Exhibiting Deadly Weapon	128	(1)
Assault with a Deadly Weapon	129	(1)
Assault with Caustic Chemicals	130	(1)
Poisoning Food---Drink---Water---Medicine	130	(1)
Throwing Objects or Shooting at Vehicles---Dwellings---Aircraft	130	(1)
Assault with Intent to Commit Certain Felonies	131	(1)
Administering Stupefying Drugs	132	(1)
Train Wrecking	132	(1)
Mayhem	132	(1)
Abandonment of Assault	132	(1)
Assaults---Justification and Excuse	133	(1)
Domestic Violence	133	(1)
Victims of Violent Crime Statute	134	(3)
Terminology Defined	134	(1)
True-False Quiz	135	(1)
Essay-Discussion Items	135	(1)
Terminology Quiz	136	(1)
Homicides
Homicide Defined	137	(1)
Murder Defined	138	(1)
Degrees of Murder	139	(2)
Penalty of Murder	141	(2)
Proximate Cause---Felony-Murder Rule	143	(1)
Manslaughter	143	(1)
Voluntary Manslaughter	144	(1)
Involuntary Manslaughter	144	(1)
Vehicle Manslaughter	145	(1)
Excusable Homicide	146	(1)
Justifiable Homicide by Public Officers	146	(1)
Justifiable Homicide by Any Person	147	(1)
Capital Crimes	148	(5)
Homicide Chart	149	(1)
Terminology Defined	150	(1)
True-False Quiz	150	(1)
Essay-Discussion Items	151	(1)
Terminology Quiz	151	(2)
False Imprisonment---Restraintcrimes---Kidnapping---Child Abudction---Rape---Unlawful Sexual Intercourse
False Imprisonment	153	(1)
Crimes of Restraint	154	(1)
Kidnapping	155	(1)
Kidnapping for Ransom---Extortion---Robbery---Rape	156	(1)
Extortion by Posing as Kidnapper	157	(1)
Child Abduction	158	(1)
Rape	158	(3)
Rape of Spouse	161	(1)
Unlawful Sexual Intercourse	162	(3)
Terminology Defined	163	(1)
True-False Quiz	163	(1)
Essay-Discussion Items	164	(1)
Terminology Quiz	164	(1)
Public Safety and Morals
Obscene Matter	165	(2)
Harmful Matter---Minors	167	(1)
Contributing to Delinquency of Minor	168	(1)
Crimes Against Children	169	(1)
Sodomy and Oral Copulation	170	(2)
Incest	172	(1)
Indecent Exposure	173	(1)
Annoying or Molesting Children	173	(1)
Loitering Near Schools---Public Places	174	(1)
Sex Offender Registration	174	(1)
Abortion	175	(4)
Terminology Defined	175	(1)
True-False Quiz	176	(1)
Essay-Discussion Items	176	(1)
Terminology Quiz	177	(2)
Burglary
Burglary Defined	179	(1)
The Act of Entry in Burglary	179	(1)
The Intent in Burglary	180	(1)
Structures Subject to Burglary	181	(2)
Degrees of Burglary	183	(1)
Punishment for Burglary	183	(1)
Burglary with Explosives or Acetylene Torch	183	(1)
Possession of Burglary Tools---Unauthorized Keys---Devices	184	(1)
Unlawful Forced Entry	185	(4)
Terminology Defined	185	(1)
True-False Quiz	185	(1)
Essay-Discussion Items	186	(1)
Terminology Quiz	187	(2)
Robbery and Extortion
Robbery Defined	189	(1)
Elements of Robbery	189	(2)
Ownership and Value of Property	191	(1)
Miscellaneous Aspects---Increased Penalty	191	(1)
Punishment for Robbery	191	(1)
Extortion Defined	192	(1)
Consent---Force---Fear---Threats	192	(1)
Threat of Unlawful Injury	192	(1)
Attempted Extortion	193	(1)
Obtaining Signature by Threat	193	(1)
Sending Threatening Letters	193	(1)
Penalty for Extortion	193	(4)
Comparison of Elements: Robbery and Extortion Chart	194	(1)
Terminology Defined	194	(1)
True-False Quiz	194	(1)
Essay-Discussion Items	195	(1)
Terminology Quiz	196	(1)
Theft and Embezzlement
Theft Defined	197	(1)
The Act of Taking in Theft	198	(1)
The Intent in Theft	199	(1)
Analysis of Types of Theft	200	(1)
Theft in General	200	(1)
Theft by False Pretenses	200	(1)
Theft by Trick or Device	200	(1)
Theft by Embezzlement	201	(1)
Theft of Access Cards	202	(1)
Theft of Lost Property	203	(1)
Degrees of Theft	204	(2)
Punishment for Theft	206	(1)
Petty Theft Prior Convictions	206	(1)
Separate Multiple Thefts	206	(2)
Theft Analysis Chart	207	(1)
Receiving or Concealing Stolen Property	208	(1)
Related Thefts	209	(1)
Disposal of Stolen Property by Officials	209	(1)
Defrauding an Innkeeper	210	(1)
Articles with Serial Numbers Removed, Altered	210	(3)
Terminology Defined	210	(1)
True-False Quiz	210	(1)
Essay-Discussion Items	211	(1)
Terminology Quiz	212	(1)
Controlled Substance and Alcohol Abuse Crimes
Controlled Substances Act	213	(1)
Definitions	213	(1)
Opiates---Psychedelics---Stimulants---Depressants	214	(1)
Controlled Substance Possession	214	(1)
Elements of Possession	215	(1)
Under the Influence	215	(1)
Transportation---Sale---Manufacture	216	(1)
Imitation Controlled Substance	216	(1)
Drug Paraphernalia	217	(1)
Place Drugs Sold or Used	217	(1)
Persons Required to Register	217	(2)
Driving Offenses---Alcohol or Drugs	219	(2)
Table of Controlled Substances and Related Health and Safety Code Sections Chart	218	(1)
Terminology Defined	219	(1)
True-False Quiz	219	(1)
Essay-Discussion Items	220	(1)
Terminology Quiz	220	(1)
Miscellaneous Offenses
Forgery Defined	221	(1)
Intent to Defraud	221	(1)
Types of Forgery and Fictitious Checks	221	(1)
Penalties---Forgery and Fictious Checks	222	(1)
Arson	222	(1)
Unlawfully Causing Fire	223	(1)
Possession of Flammables and Explosives	224	(1)
Crimes Against Insured Property	224	(1)
Abandoned Appliances	224	(1)
Depositing Objects on Public Highways	224	(1)
Destroying Sign Barriers	224	(1)
Destruction of Landmarks---Trees---Signs	224	(1)
Injuring Works of Art	225	(1)
Injuring or Tampering with Aircraft	225	(1)
Injury to Jail	225	(1)
Invasion of Privacy	225	(1)
Other Offenses	226	(3)
Terminology Defined	227	(1)
True-False Quiz	227	(1)
Essay Discussion Items	227	(1)
Terminology Quiz	228	(1)
APPENDICES
Appendix A. Crime Elements Chart	229	(12)
Appendix B. Penal Code Index	241	(4)
Appendix C. Penal Code---Key Sections	245	(4)
Appendix D. Basic Legal Research---Case Law and How to Find It	249	(6)
Appendix E. Index of Code Sections	255	(8)
Appendix F. List of Landmark Court Decisions	263	(2)
Subject Index	265