California Penal Code
PC §261
This is a placeholder for our full guide to PC §261. A complete breakdown of the statute — elements, penalties, common defenses, and case law — is being written by attorney Daniel Rubin. If you're facing a charge under PC §261, don't wait.
Charges we defend under PC
Practice areas that reference PC §261
Assault
Charged with assault or ADW in Los Angeles? Rubin Law defends PC §240, §245, and aggravated assault cases countywide. Strike defense. Call 24/7.
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Charged with simple or aggravated battery in LA? Rubin Law defends PC §242, §243(d), and §243(e)(1) battery cases countywide. Call 24/7.
Read moreMurder Defense
Charged with murder or attempted murder in LA? Rubin Law defends PC §187, PC §189 special circumstances, and PC §12022.53 gun-enhancement cases. Call 24/7.
Read moreRobbery & Carjacking
Charged with robbery or carjacking in Los Angeles? Rubin Law defends PC §211, §212.5, and §215 cases countywide. Strike defense. Call 24/7.
Read moreSex Crimes
Charged with a sex crime in LA? Rubin Law defends PC §243.4, §261, §288, §290 registration cases with discretion. One-Strike Law defense. Call 24/7.
Read moreThree Strikes Law
Facing a strike prior or 25-to-life exposure? Rubin Law fights strike allegations, Romero motions, and strike-priors in every LA County courthouse.
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