12: Disturbing the Peace, Disorderly Conduct, Stalking Burglary, Possession of Stolen Property, and Arson
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- Identify the three categories of disturbing the peace.
- Summarize the ten categories of disorderly conduct.
- Examine the crime of stalking.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the crime of burglary.
- 12.1: Disturbing the Peace
- This page covers California Penal Code Section 415, defining the crime of disturbing the peace through public fighting, noise disturbances, and provocative speech. It highlights the balance between regulating speech that poses danger and First Amendment protections, emphasizing that restrictions must be narrowly tailored. Additionally, it notes that many laws concerning fighting words have been scrutinized and may be deemed unconstitutional under First and due process protections.
- 12.2: Disorderly Conduct
- This page explains California's disorderly conduct laws under Penal Code Section 647, which includes behaviors like public solicitation, prostitution, loitering, and public intoxication. The law aims to protect community safety and order. It illustrates how individuals can commit multiple offenses through disruptive conduct.
- 12.3: Stalking
- This page covers the definition and legal ramifications of stalking under California Penal Code Section 646.9, including criteria for classification as a crime, penalties for restraining order violations, and terms like "harasses" and "credible threat." It also discusses cyberstalking, its increasing prevalence due to technology, law enforcement challenges, and illustrates the significant psychological effects on victims through a case example.
- 12.4: Burglary
- This page defines burglary under California Penal Code section 459 as unlawful entry into buildings or vehicles with intent to commit theft or felony, distinguishing it from common law trespassing. It includes an example of attempted burglary and discusses possession of stolen property per section 496, detailing penalties based on the value of stolen goods and past convictions.
- 12.5: Arson
- This page discusses arson as defined by California Penal Code section 451, highlighting the willful and malicious act of setting fire to property. Penalties range from 16 months to life imprisonment, influenced by factors like bodily injury or the type of structure burned. Historically, arson focused on habitation but now encompasses a wider range of properties. Even minor fires, such as those in damp grass, can meet the criteria for criminal acts in different jurisdictions.
- 12.6: Chapter Summary
- This page covers crimes affecting public order and property, including disorderly conduct, which encompasses fights, loud noise, and offensive language, as well as prostitution and public intoxication. It defines stalking as malicious harassment with threats, and burglary as unauthorized entry to commit theft. Possession of stolen property necessitates proof of knowledge of the theft, and arson is noted as a serious crime involving intentional fire-setting.