Victims of Crime

"Start by doing what's necessary, then do what's possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible." --Saint Francis of Assisi

If people act in concert with others to commit a hate crime, they receive even harsher additional penalties.Crimes Causing Harm to Property Depending on the value of the property involved, as well as the level of violence, most property crimes are felonies in California. The legal definition of theft is the felonious stealing, taking, carrying, leading, or driving away of the personal property of another, or fraudulently appropriating property that has been entrusted by the other

Victim Rights in California [ TOP ] Victims of crime and the families of homicide victims have the right to: Know the current status of your court case. Be assisted if called as a witness. Attend all sentencing proceedings. Speak in person; address the court in writing; or be represented by an attorney at the time of felony sentencing to express your views concerning the defendant, the crime, and its effects on you and your family. Have the court order restitution from the convicted person. Request the Board of Prison Terms to provide notice of any hearing to review or consider parole eligibility or parole-setting for prisoner(s) in your case. You must keep the Board of Prison Terms informed of your current address if you wish to be notified. Speak personally; submit a letter, tape recording or video tape; or send an attorney to the parole hearing to express your views about the crime and the person responsible. Program Services Available [ TOP ] The following mandatory and optional services, mandated by the Office of Emergency Services, are provided: Mandatory Services Crisis Intervention Emergency Assistance Resource and Referral Assistance Follow-up Assistance Property Return Assistance Orientation to the Criminal Justice System Victim Impact Statement Assistance Court Escort/Court Support Case Status/Case Disposition Information Notification of Family/Friends Employer Notification Victim of Crime Claims Assistance Restitution Assistance Optional Services Creditor Intervention Child Care Assistance Witness Notification Funeral Arrangement Assistance Crime Prevention Information Witness Protection Assistance Temporary Restraining Order Information Transportation Assistance Court Waiting Area Employer Intervention Language Capabilities: Confidential language service available to translate all languages. State Victim of Crime Compens

Law, Tort, Administrative, Hate Crimes, Corruption, Sheriff,

Law, Tort, Administrative,

Law, Tort, Administrative, Hate Crimes, Corruption, Sheriff,

Law, Tort, Administrative, Hate Crimes, Corruption, Sheriff,

Law, Tort, Administrative,

Law, Tort, Administrative,

Law, Tort, Administrative,