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Julian Izel Garcia, a 20-year-old resident, the son of Democratic Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia, found himself on the wrong side of the law as he was arrested on February 22, facing a slew of charges, according to jail records. The Coachella Police Department apprehended Garcia at 12:23 a.m. on Da Vinci Drive.
According to published reports, after being taken into custody, Garcia was booked into the John Benoit Detention Center at 5:26 a.m. Subsequently, he was released later that day after posting a $55,000 bail. However, the legal troubles for Garcia are far from over, as he is set to appear in court at 7:30 a.m. on April 25 at the Larson Justice Center in Indio.
Garcia faces a string of serious charges, including felony kidnapping (Penal Code 207 A), felony false imprisonment (Penal Code 236), felony inflicting injury on a spouse or cohabitant (Penal Code 273.5 A), felony grand theft property (Penal Code 487A), felony vandalism of $400 or more (Penal Code 594 [B] [1]), and a misdemeanor for preventing wireless communication (Penal Code 591.5 A). These charges paint a grave legal situation for Garcia, encompassing offenses ranging from violent actions to property crimes and interference with communication. The legal proceedings ahead will determine the outcome of these allegations.
Penal Code § 591.5 PC outlines that preventing wireless communication, as Garcia is charged with, is a misdemeanor offense. It involves maliciously damaging or obstructing a communication device to prevent someone from seeking help, punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
For the charge under Penal Code § 594(b)(1), which deals with vandalism causing damage of $400 or more, Garcia could face legal consequences for maliciously defacing or damaging property that he did not own.
Penal Code § 487A categorizes theft of agricultural products or livestock valued over $250 as grand theft. This charge carries severe penalties similar to those associated with grand theft.
Garcia’s charge under Penal Code § 273.5(a) PC, for inflicting injury on a spouse or cohabitant, signifies a domestic violence offense, often referred to as corporal injury to a spouse, domestic abuse, or domestic violence.
Lastly, the charge of felony kidnapping under Penal Code § 207(a) involves taking someone, through force or fear, to another California county, state, or country, which is illegal.
Additionally, under California Penal Code Section 23, state licensing boards can request the suspension of a professional license if an individual has been charged with a criminal offense and a case is pending.
Garcia’s legal journey will unfold in the coming weeks as the community awaits the court proceedings and the resolution of these serious charges.
