The California Penal Code forms the basis for the application of criminal law in the state of … Shouse Law Group has helped many citizens get charges reduced or dismissed, and keep their records clean. If you know the code section you are looking for, you can put a check in the box next to the appropriate code title and type the section number into the search box at the bottom of the screen. Very helpful with any questions and concerns and I can't thank them enough for the experience I had. 17 "420" for marijuana use is commonly but incorrectly believed to originate from the Penal Code. preliminary provisions. The California laws: Business Procedure Code is provided as an informational service only. Like most of California’s codes, the Penal Code is divided into six[2] parts, most of which contain titles, some of which are in turn subdivided into chapters, with individual sections comprising the smallest unit of content. Expand sections by using the arrow icons. Title 14 (Sections 594–625) bears the heading "Malicious Mischief," but in addition to vandalism (Section 594), it also includes such offenses as trespassing (in Section 602). This section makes it a crime to: Look through a hole in a bathroom, dressing room or similar area with the intent to invade someone’s privacy; 16, or Use a camera to look at someone’s body under or through clothing (a so-called “upskirt” violation). California Code, Penal Code - PEN. Below, our criminal defense attorneys offer an in-depth legal analysis of the most significant penal code sections: Penal Code 17b PC | Motion to Reduce Felony to a Misdemeanor, Penal Code 19 PC | Punishment for Misdemeanor, Penal Code 32 PC | Accessory After the Fact, Penal Code 67 PC | Bribery of Public Employees, Penal Code 68 PC | Bribery by Public Employees, Penal Code 69 PC | Resisting an Executive Officer, Penal Code 85 PC | Bribery of Elected Legislators, Penal Code 86 PC | Bribery by Elected Legislators, Penal Code 92 PC | Bribery of Judges or Jurors, Penal Code 93 PC | Bribery by Judges or Jurors, Penal Code 118.1 PC | Police Officers Issuing False Reports, Penal Code 132 PC | Offering False Evidence, Penal Code 134 PC | Preparing False Evidence, Penal Code 135 PC | Destroying or Concealing Evidence, Penal Code 136.1 PC | Dissuading a Witness or Victim, Penal Code 138 PC | Bribery – Witness Taking a Bribe, Penal Code 141 PC | Planting or Tampering With Evidence, Penal Code 148.3 PC | False Report of an Emergency, Penal Code 148.4 PC | False Report of a Fire, Penal Code 148.5 PC | False Report of a Crime, Penal Code 148.9 PC | False Representation of Identity to a Police Officer, Penal Code 149 PC | Other Offenses Against Public Justice, Penal Code 152 PC | Concealing an Accidental Death, Penal Code 154 PC | Fraudulent Conveyance by a Debtor, Penal Code 155 PC | Fraudulent Conveyance by a Judgment Debtor, Penal Code 165 PC | Bribery of County Supervisors, Penal Code 166 PC | California “Contempt of Court” Laws, Penal Code 169 PC | Picketing Outside Courthouse, Penal Code 171 PC | Bringing Weapons into Public Buildings, Penal Code 171.5(b) | Bringing a Weapon to an Airport, Penal Code 171.7 | Weapons at Public Transit Facilities, Penal Code 185 PC | Wearing a Mask or Disguise to Evade Police, Penal Code 186.11 PC | White Collar Crime Sentencing Enhancement, Penal Code 191.5(a) PC | Gross Vehicular Manslaughter while Intoxicated, Penal Code 191.5(b) PC | Vehicular Manslaughter while Intoxicated, Penal Code 192(a) PC | Voluntary Manslaughter, Penal Code 192(b) PC | Involuntary Manslaughter, Penal Code 192(c) PC | Vehicular Manslaughter, Penal Code 193.8(a) PC | Furnishing a Motor to a Minor, Penal Code 208b PC | Kidnapping a Minor Child Under 14, Penal Code 209 PC | Kidnapping for Ransom, Penal Code 209.5 PC | Kidnapping During a Carjacking, Penal Code 210 PC | Extortion by Posing as a Kidnapper, Penal Code 210.5 PC | False Imprisonment of a Hostage to Avoid Arrest, Penal Code 217.1 PC | Assault on a Public Official, Penal Code 220 PC | Assault with Intent to Commit a Felony, Penal Code 237 PC | Punishment for False Imprisonment, Penal Code 241 | Assault on a Police Officer, Penal Code 243(b) and 243(c)(2) PC | Battery on a Peace Officer, Penal Code 243(d) PC | Battery With Serious Bodily Injury, Penal Code 243(e)(1) PC | Domestic Battery / Spousal Battery, Penal Code 244 PC | Assault with Caustic Chemicals, Penal Code 245(a)(1) PC | Assault with a Deadly Weapon (ADW), Penal Code 245(a)(2) PC | Assault with a Firearm, Penal Code 245(a)(4) PC | Assault by Means Likely to Produce Great Bodily Injury, Penal Code 245.5 PC | Assault on a School Employee, Penal Code 246 PC | Shooting at Inhabited Dwelling or Occupied Vehicle, Penal Code 246.3 PC | Negligent Discharge of a Firearm, Penal Code 247b PC | Shooting at an Unoccupied Vehicle or Building, Penal Code 247.5 PC | Pointing a Laser at an Aircraft, Penal Code 248 PC | Shining Light at Aircraft to Interfere with Operations, Penal Code 264.1 PC | (Gang) Rape in Concert, Penal Code 266 PC | Enticing a Child to Prostitution, Penal Code 269 PC | Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, Penal Code 270 PC | Failure to Provide Care (Child Neglect), Penal Code 270.1(a) PC | Failure to Enforce a Child’s School Attendance, Penal Code 272 PC | Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, Penal Code 273(a) PC | Child Endangerment, Penal Code 273(g) PC | Lewdness or Intoxication in the Presence of a Child, Penal Code 273.5 PC | Domestic Violence Body Injury, Penal Code 273.6 PC | Violating a Restraining Order, Penal Code 278.5 PC | Deprivation of Child Custody or Visitation, Penal Code 284 PC | Marrying the Husband or Wife of Another, Penal Code 288 PC | Lewd Acts with a Child Under 14, Penal Code 287 PC | Oral Copulation with a Minor Child, Penal Code 288b1 PC | Lewd Acts with a Child Using Force or Fear, Penal Code 288b2 PC | Lewd Acts by a Caregiver on a Dependent Person, Penal Code 288.1 PC | Mental Health Evaluations in Sex Offender Cases, Penal Code 288.2 PC | Sending Harmful Matter of Intent With Seducing Minor, Penal Code 288.3 PC | Contacting a Minor to Commit a Felony, Penal Code 288.4 PC | Arranging a Meeting with a Minor for Lewd Purposes, Penal Code 288.5 PC | Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, Penal Code 288.7 PC | Sexual Acts with a Child Under 10, Penal Code 288i PC | Lewd Acts with a Child Causing Bodily Harm, Penal Code 289 PC | Forcible Acts of Sexual Penetration with a Foreign Object, Penal Code 290 PC | Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, Penal Code 302 PC | Disturbing a Religious Meeting, Penal Code 303a | Loitering to Solicit the Purchase of Alcohol, Penal Code 311.11 | Possession of Child Pornography, Penal Code 332 PC | Obtaining Property Through Gambling Fraud, Penal Code 337a PC | Bookmaking/Pool-Selling/Wagering, Penal Code 347 PC | Poisoning Food, Medicine or Water Supply, Penal Code 350 PC | Manufacture or Sale of Counterfeit Marks, Penal Code 372 & 373a PC | Creating or Maintaining a Public Nuisance, Penal Code 374.3 PC | Illegal Waste Dumping, Penal Code 381b PC | Possession of / Under the Influence of Nitrous Oxide, Penal Code 398 PC | Owner’s Responsibilities After a Dog Bite, Penal Code 399 PC | Failing to Control a Dangerous Animal, Penal Code 399.5 PC | Owning Dogs Trained to Attack, Kill or Fight, Penal Code 402(a) PC | Sightseeing at the Scene of an Emergency, Penal Code 402(b) PC | Abandoning an Appliance or Refridgerator without Removing the Door, Penal Code 405a and 405b PC | Taking Prisoner by Means of a Riot, Penal Code 409 PC | Failure to Disperse at a Riot, Penal Code 409.5 PC | Unauthorized Entry into a Closed Emergency Area, Penal Code 417 PC | Drawing, Exhibiting or Using (Brandishing) a Firearm or Weapon, Penal Code 417.25 PC | Aiming or Pointing a Laser Scope, Penal Code 417.4 PC | Brandishing an Imitation Firearm, Penal Code 417.6 PC | Brandishing a Firearm with Serious Bodily Injury, Penal Code 422 PC | Criminal Threats (Formerly called Terrorist Threats), Penal Code 422.55 PC | Hate Crime Definition, Penal Code 422.6 PC | Commission of a Hate Crime, Penal Code 422.7 PC | Hate Crimes Misdemeanor Sentencing Enhancement, Penal Code 422.75 PC | Hate Crimes Felony Sentencing Enhancement, Penal Code 424 PC | Misappropriation of Public Funds, Penal Code 460 PC | First-Degree Residential Burglary, Penal Code 464 PC | Burglary of a Safe or Vault / Burglary with Explosives, Penal Code 466 PC | Possession of Burglary Tools, Penal Code 469 PC | Unauthorized Duplication of Key to State Building, Penal Code 470a PC | Forging Counterfeiting or Drivers Licenses or ID Cards, Penal Code 470b PC | Possession of a Fake Drivers License or ID Card, Penal Code 472 PC | Forgery or Counterfeit of a Public or Corporate Seal, Penal Code 475 PC | Possession of Counterfeit Items, Penal Code 484e PC | Stealing Credit Cards, Penal Code 484f PC | Forging Credit Card Information, Penal Code 484g PC | Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card, Penal Code 484h PC | Credit Card Fraud by Retailers, Penal Code 484i PC | Counterfeiting Credit Cards, Penal Code 484j PC | Publishing Credit Card Information, Penal Code 485 PC | Appropriation of Lost Property, Penal Code 487(d)(1) PC | Grand Theft Auto (GTA), Penal Code 487(d)(2) PC | Grand Theft Firearm, Penal Code 490.5 PC | Civil Demand Letters for Shoplifting, Penal Code 496 PC | Receiving Stolen Property, Penal Code 499b PC | Joyriding of a Bike or Vessel, Penal Code 499c PC | Theft of Trade Secrets, Penal Code 502 PC | Unauthorized Access to a Computer, Penal Code 504 PC | Embezzlement by a Public Officer, Penal Code 522 PC | Obtaining a Signature by Extortion, Penal Code 523 PC | Extortion by Means of a Threatening Letter, Penal Code 526 PC | Extortion by a Fake Court Order, Penal Code 527 PC | Crimes Involving Fake Court Orders, Penal Code 531 PC | Party to a Fraudulent Conveyance, Penal Code 537 PC | Defrauding an Innkeeper, Penal Code 538d PC | Impersonating a Peace Officer, Penal Code 548 PC | Fraudulent Insurance Claim of Damage or Theft, Penal Code 549 PC | Referrals to Auto Repair Shops for Fraud, Penal Code 550 PC | Submitting Fraudulent Insurance Claims, Penal Code 551 PC | Unlawful Referral to an Auto Repair Dealer, Penal Code 587 PC | Damaging Railroad Tracks, Penal Code 591 PC | Damaging Phone, Electrical or Utility Lines, Penal Code 591.5 PC | Damaging a Communication Device with Intent to Prevent Help, Penal Code 597.7 PC | Leaving a Pet Unattended in a Car, Penal Code 602.1 PC | Obstructing a Public Business Establishment, Penal Code 626.9 PC | California’s Gun-Free School Zone Act, Penal Code 626.10 PC | Weapons on School Grounds, Penal Code 647(a) PC | Engaging in Lewd Conduct, Penal Code 647(b) PC | Engaging in Prostitution, Penal Code 647(c) | Aggressive Panhandling, Penal Code 647(h) | Loitering to Commit a Crime, Penal Code 647(i) PC | Peeking while Loitering, Penal Code 647(j) PC | Invasion of Privacy, Penal Code 647.6 PC | Annoying or Molesting a Child under 18, Penal Code 653.22 PC | Loitering With Intent to Commit Prostitution, Penal Code 653.23 PC | Aiding or Supervising a Prostitute, Penal Code 653b PC | Loitering at a School, Penal Code 653f PC | Soliciting Someone to Commit a Crime, Penal Code 653m PC | Annoying Phone Calls, Penal Code 653.2 PC | Posting Harmful Information on the Internet, Penal Code 654 PC | Multiple Punishments for the Same Act, Penal Code 666 PC | Petty Theft with a Prior, Penal Code 666.5 PC | Auto Theft with a Prior, Penal Code 667.5(c) PC | “Violent” Felonies, Penal Code 667.61 PC | California’s “One Strike” Law, Penal Code 667.71 PC | Habitual Sexual Offenders, Penal Code 801.1 PC | Statute of Limitations for Specified Sex Crimes, Penal Code 851.8 PC – Petition for Factual Innocence, Penal Code 851.87 PC | Seal and Destroy Arrest Records, Penal Code 853.7 PC | Violating a Written Promise to Appear, Penal Code 991 | Probable Cause Hearing in a Misdemeanor Case, Penal Code 977 PC | Waiver of Presence for Misdemeanor Cases, Penal Code 1000 PC | Alternative Sentencing Drug Diversion Program, Penal Code 1001.36 PC | Mental Health Diversion, Penal Code 1001.80 PC | Military Diversion for PTSD / Mental Health, Penl Code 1050 PC | Motion for Continuance, Penal Code 1170.9 PC | Veterans Treatment in Lieu of Jail, Penal Code 1192.7(c) PC | “Serious” Felonies, Penal Code 1203.2 PC | Probation Violations, Penal Code 1203.4 PC | Expungement of Criminal Convictions, Penal Code 1214 PC | Restitution & Civil Judgement, Penal Code 1214.1 PC | Fine for Failure to Appear, Penal Code 1320 & 1320.5 PC | Failure to Appear, Penal Code 1368 PC | Competency to Stand Trial, Penal Code 1538.5 PC | Motion to Suppress Evidence, Penal Code 3056 PC | Custody While Awaiting Parole Revocation Hearing, Penal Code 3455 PC | Post Release Community Supervision, Penal Code 4502 PC | Possession or Manufacture of Weapons in Jail or Prison, Penal Code 4573 PC | Bringing Narcotics into a Correction Facility, Penal Code 4573.5 PC | Bringing Contraband into a Correctional Facility, Penal Code 4800 PC | Commutation of Sentence, Penal Code 4852 PC | Procedures for Certificate of Rehabilitation and Pardon, Penal Code 11418 PC | Weapons of Mass Destruction, Penal Code PC 12022 PC | Personal Use of a Firearm, Penal Code 12022.1 PC | Committing a Felony While on Bail, Penal Code 12022.2 PC | Felony Using Armor Piercing Ammunition, Penal Code 12022.3 PC | Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Sex Crime, Penal Code 12022.4 PC | Aiding or Abetting a Felony Using a Firearm, Penal Code 12022.5 PC | Use of a Firearm During Commission of a Felony, Penal Code 12022.53 PC | 10-20-Life Sentencing Enhancement, Penal Code 12202.7 PC | Great Bodily Injury, Penal Code 12303 PC | Destructive Devices, Penal Code 16520 PC | Definition of a Firearm, Penal Code 16590 PC | Manufacture, Sale, or Possession of Dangerous Weapons, Penal Code 17500 PC | Possession of a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Assault, Penal Code 18710 PC | Possession of a Destructive Device or Explosives, Penal Code 18720 PC | Possession of Destructive Device Materials, Penal Code 20610 PC | Lipstick Case Knives, Penal Code 21310 PC | Carrying or Dirk Dagger, Penal Code 21510 PC | Carrying a Switchblade, Penal Code 21810 PC | Possession of Brass Knuckles, Penal Code 22010 PC | Possession of Nunchucks, Penal Code 22210 PC | Batons and Leaded Canes, Penal Code 22410 PC | Possession of Shurikens, Penal Code 22810 PC | Unlawful Use of Tear Gas, Penal Code 23515 | Preliminary provisions (Offenses that involve the violent use of a firearm), Penal Code 24310 PC | Camouflaging Firearm Containers, Penal Code 24410 PC | Possession of Cane Guns, Penal Code 24610 PC | Undetectable Firearms, Penal Code 25100 PC | Criminal Storage of a Firearm, Penal Code 25400 PC | Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Penal Code 25610 PC | Conditions on Carrying Firearm in Motor Vehicle, Penal Code 25850 PC | Carrying a Loaded Firearm in Public or a Vehicle, Penal Code 26100 PC | Shooting from a Motor Vehicle, Penal Code 26150 and 26155 PC | Obtaining a License to Carry a Concealed Weapon (CCW), Penal Code 26350 PC | Openly Carrying a Firearm, Penal Code 26500 PC | Unlicensed Sale of Firearms in California, Penal Code 29800 PC | Felon with a Firearm, Penal Code 29805 PC | Firearm Possession After Misdemeanor Convictions, Penal Code 29810 PC | Relinquishing Firearms by Convicted Persons, Penal Code 29825 PC | Possession of Firearm in Violation of Court Order, Penal Code 29900 | Jail Sentence for Ex-Felon with Firearm, Penal Code 30315 PC | Possession of Armor-Piercing Ammunition, Penal Code 30600 PC | Sale or Manufacture of Assault Weapons, Penal Code 30605 PC | Possession of an Assault Weapon, Penal Code 30610 PC | Possession of a 50 BMG Rifle, Penal Code 30210 | Bullets with an Explosive Agent, Penal Code 32310 PC | Large Capacity Magazines, Penal Code 33215 PC | Short-Barreled Rifles & Sawed-Off Shotguns, Penal Code 33410 PC | Possession if a Silencer. 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