In the State of California, many crimes can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. In fact, it depends on the circumstances surrounding the offense. Some offenses are what is known as “wobbler” crimes. Wobbler crimes can be successfully defended by filing for a reduction to a misdemeanor and then securing evidence to prove innocence or to have incriminating evidence dismissed. So, here’s a quick list of some of the most common California wobbler crimes and how to get the help you need with an aggressive defense.
Theft Crimes
- Second degree burglary
- Grand theft, grand theft auto, grand theft farm animal, grand theft person, grand theft during an emergency
- Theft of one or more dogs for commercial use
- Receiving stolen property, attempted receiving stolen property
- Receiving stolen vehicle
- Theft of trade secrets
- Embezzlement
- Attempted extortion
Fraud Crimes
- Forgery
- Forgery of identification cards or driver’s license
- Fraudulent possession of a completed check or money order
- Forgery of public or corporate seals
- Altering records
Child Crimes
- Abandonment
- Child neglect by parent or guardian
- Nonsupport or willful abandonment of child under 14 years of age
- Willful cruelty to child
- Inflict traumatic injury to child (child abuse)
Sex Crimes
- Unlawful sexual intercourse
- Unlawful sexual intercourse with minor under the age of 16 by someone over age 21 or with minor more than 3 years younger than defendant
- Seduction of minor for prostitution
- Spousal rape
- Abduction of minor for prostitution
- Failure to register as a sex offender under certain circumstances
Weapons Crimes
- Purchasing a firearm in violation of a protective order
- Bringing a firearm or other deadly weapon into a courthouse or a state or local public building
- Selling or otherwise supplying a firearm to be used to commit a felony by a criminal street gang
- Assault with a stun gun or taser
- Possession of a firearm within 1,000 feet of a school
- Possession of other weapon on school grounds
- Discharging a firearm from a vehicle
- Sale or possession of automatic guns
Crimes Involving Law Enforcement
- Resisting an executive officer
- Resisting officer causing serious bodily injury or death
- Police brutality/assault and battery by a police officer
- Failure to appear on a felony
- Escape from a mental health facility
Contact Sacramento Criminal Defense Lawyer Jennifer Mouzis Today
The above are just some of the more common wobbler crimes. In fact, there are a great number of them. So, if you are charged with a wobbler offense, it’s crucial that you work with an attorney well versed in these unique laws. Contact us today.