Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

powerboxing

is it illeagal to turn off the power to another person's house without their permission?


Asked on 1/16/07, 3:56 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: powerboxing

Yes, unless you work for a utility or a police/fire/etc. department and shutting that person's power is part of your duties.

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Answered on 1/16/07, 4:05 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: powerboxing

Duh! Unless you are the power company, keep your hands off, or risk jail.

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Answered on 1/16/07, 5:16 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: powerboxing

It's a great way to shut down your drunken neighbor's nightly rave, eh?. But what if you also shut off his Aunt Maude's oxygen machine? Now you've gone from misdemeanor to manslaughter.

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Answered on 1/16/07, 8:49 pm


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