BPOC Basics

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Kim Martinez explore Chapter 48 of the Penal Code: Conduct Affecting Public Health. As Jim and Kim examine the penal code, they break down the definitions within the chapter and discuss the full spectrum of what constitutes public health violations, including defining camping, the different types of conduct that fall under the code, and the legal steps necessary for the defense and prosecution to argue within the regulation of the penal code.

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Kim Martinez explore Chapter 47 of the Penal Code: Gambling. As they look into the penal code, Jim and Kim break down the definitions within the chapter and discuss the scope of what constitutes Gambling, including defining currency, the different types of gambling items that fall under the code, and the legal steps necessary for the defense and prosecution to argue within the regulation of the penal code.

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Kim Martinez explore Chapter 43 of the Penal Code: Public Indecency. As they look into the penal code, Jim and Kim break down the definitions within the chapter and discuss the scope of what constitutes Public Indecency, including defining prostitution, the different types of indecency that fall under the code, the difference between sexual contact and conduct, and the legal steps necessary for the defense and prosecution to argue within the regulation of the penal code.

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Kim Martinez explore Chapter 46 of the Penal Code: Weapons. As they look into the penal code, Jim and Kim break down the definitions within the chapter and discuss the scope of what constitutes weaponry, including defining what legally makes a weapon, the different types of weapons that fall under the code, who is authorized exemption from designated weapon-free zones, and the legal steps necessary for the defense and prosecution to argue within the regulation of the penal code.

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Kim Martinez discuss Chapter 42 of the Penal Code: Disorderly Conduct and Related Offenses. As they dive into the penal code, Jim and Kim break down the definitions within the chapter and discuss the scope of disorderly conduct, including defining what legally makes conduct disorderly, the different types of disorderly conduct that fall under the code, and the legal steps necessary for the defense and prosecution to argue within the regulation of the penal code.

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Kim Martinez discuss Chapter 39 of the Penal Code: Abuse of Office. As they dive into the penal code, Jim and Kim break down the definitions within the chapter and discuss the scope of abuse of office, including defining what constitutes abuse, the different types of peace officers that fall under the code, and the legal steps necessary for the defense and prosecution to argue within the regulation of the penal code.

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Kim Martinez discuss Chapter 38 of the Penal Code: Obstructing Governmental Operation. As they explore the penal code, Jim and Kim break down the definitions within the chapter and the scope of obstruction offenses including defining what constitutes obstruction, the different types of obstruction, and the legal steps necessary for the defense and prosecution to argue within the regulation of the penal code.

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Kim Martinez (filling in for Amy) discuss Chapter 37 of the Penal Code: Perjury and Other Falsification. As they explore the penal code, Jim and Kim break down the definitions within the chapter and explain the minutiae, including defining what constitutes perjury, the different types of falsifications, what legally qualifies as either, and the legal steps necessary for the defense and prosecution to argue within the regulation of the penal code.

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Kim Martinez (filling in for Amy) discuss Chapter 36 of the Penal Code: Offenses Against Public Administration. As they explore the penal code, Jim and Kim break down the definitions within the chapter and the scope of Offenses Against Public Administration, including defining what constitutes an offense, the different types of offenses, who qualifies as Public Administration, and the legal steps necessary for the defense and prosecution to argue within the regulation of the penal code.

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Kim Martinez (filling in for Amy) discuss Chapter 33A of the Penal Code: Telecommunications Crimes. As they explore the penal code, Jim and Kim break down the definitions within the chapter and the scope of Telecommunications Crime offenses, including defining what constitutes a telecommunication crime, data manipulation, crimes pursuant to telecommunications, and the legal steps necessary for the defense and prosecution to argue within the regulation of the penal code.

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Kim Martinez (filling in for Amy) discuss Chapter 33 of the Penal Code: Computer Crimes. As they delve into the penal code, Jim and Kim break down the definitions and scope of Computer Crime offenses, including what constitutes a computer crime, data manipulation, crimes related to technology, and the legal steps necessary for defense and prosecution to argue within the framework of the penal code.

We're back! In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Kim Martinez (filling in for Amy) discuss Chapter 32 of the Penal Code: Fraud. As they dive into the penal code, Jim and Kim break down the definitions and scope of Fraud offenses, including defining what constitutes fraud, legal property ownership, personal property, and the legal steps necessary for the defense and prosecution to argue within the regulation of the penal code.

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Amy Tyson discuss Chapter 31 of the Penal Code: Theft. As they dive into the penal code, Jim and Amy break down the definitions and scope of Theft offenses including defining property, ownership, and the legal steps necessary for the defense and prosecution to argue within the regulation of the penal code.

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Amy Tyson discuss Chapter 30 of the Penal Code: Burglary and Criminal Trespassing. As they venture through the penal code, Jim and Amy break down the definitions and scope of Burglary and Criminal Trespassing offenses including personal property, and the definitions concerning the legal steps necessary for the defense and prosecution to argue within the regulation of the penal code.

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim Mcgregor and Amy Tyson talk through Chapter 29 of the Penal Code: Robbery. This episode serves as a brief but informative guide on the definition and action to be taken when charging someone with the crime.

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and AmyTyson walk listeners through Chapter 28 of the Penal Code: Arson, Criminal Mischief, and Other Property Damage or Destruction. Using the penal code, Jim and Amy give anin-depth analysis of the definition and scope of the crimes and thelegal steps necessary to prosecute within that frame of reference.

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and AmyTyson dive into Chapter 25 of the Penal Code: Assaultive Offenses. As they gothrough penal code, Jim and Amy break down the definitions and scope of familialoffenses including sexual, elderly, and persons with disabilities, and thelegal steps necessary for the defense and prosecution to argue within theregulation of the penal code.

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and AmyTyson discuss Chapter 22 of the Penal Code: Assaultive Offenses. As they gothrough the penal code, Jim and Amy break down the definitions and scope of assaultoffenses including sexual, elderly, and persons with disabilities, and thelegal steps necessary for the defense and prosecution to argue within the regulationof the penal code.

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and AmyTyson discuss Chapter 21 of the Penal Code: Sexual Offenses. Using the penalcode, Jim and Amy give comprehensive analysis of the definitionsand scope of criminal sexual offenses and the legal steps necessary to prosecutewithin that frame of reference.

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and AmyTyson discuss Chapter 20 of the Penal Code, concerning Kidnapping, UnlawfulRestraint, and Smuggling of Persons. Using the penal code, Jim and Amy give anin-depth analysis of the definition and scope of criminal abduction and thelegal steps necessary to prosecute within that frame of reference.

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Amy Tyson discuss Chapter 19 of the Penal Code, concerning Criminal Homicide. Using the penal code, Jim and Amy give an in-depth and approachable understanding of Criminal Homicide and the legal steps necessary to define and prosecute within that frame of reference.

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Amy Tyson discuss Chapter 15 of the Penal Code, which covers Preparatory Offenses. As they discuss the code, Jim and Amy look to provide the audience with a better understanding of how people can be charged with intent to commit an offense even if it isn't executed fully and the criminal liability associated with the offense.

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Amy Tyson discuss Chapter 12 of the Penal Code, which concerns Criminal Punishments. As they dig into the code, Jim and Amy give a comprehensive understanding of the classification of offenses and the associated punishments.

Valid defenses, mend fences.In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Amy Tyson discuss Chapter 8 of the Penal Code, concerning General Defenses to Criminal Responsibility. By diving further into the code, Jim and Amy give a better understanding of citizen's legal defenses and the level of proof necessary for those defenses to be utilized by defendants in the event of a criminal case.

Guilty by association.In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Amy Tyson discuss Chapter 7 of the Penal Code, concerning Criminal Responsibility. As they dig into the code, Jim and Amy give a more approachable understanding of how people can be charged through complicity, collaboration, or association.

When is someone at fault?In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Amy Tyson discuss Chapter 6 of the Penal Code, concerning General Culpability. By looking further into the code, Jim and Amy give a more approachable understanding of how culpability is assessed and asserted.

If you do multiple crimes, you may do multiple times.In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Amy Tyson discuss Chapter 3 of the Penal Code, concerning Multiple Prosecutions. By looking further into the code, Jim and Amy give a more approachable understanding of how multiple crimes are charged and prosecuted.

Who's burden is it to bear? In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Amy Tyson discuss Chapter 2 of the Penal Code, concerning the Burden of Proof. Through multiple examples based on text law, Jim and Amy provide a comprehensive understanding of how the burden of proof is decided and to what level that proof must reach.

Definitions, Definitions, Definitions. In the debut episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Amy Tyson discuss Chapter 1 of the Penal Code, concerning General Provisions. They break down the long list of definitions within the Penal Code to give listeners a more palatable understanding of the legal terminology necessary for applying the law.