PC Handouts Flashcards
BP 25662
Minor in possession of alcohol
- Person < 21 possessing alcohol
- in a public place
- except per employment
- Infraction
PC 37
Treason
- levying war against the US
- Adhering to its enemies
- Or giving them aid and comfort
- Can only be committed by persons owing allegiance to the state
- Felony
PC 69
Resisting or obstructing an executive officer
- willfully and unlawfully
- attempting by threats or violence
- to deter or prevent an executive officer
- from performing a lawful duty
- Felony
PC 148
Resisting, obstructing or delaying an officer
- willfully R.D.O. an officer or emergency technician from performing their duties
- Misdemeanor
PC 187
Murder
- the unlawful killing
- of a human being or fetus
- w/ malice aforethought
- felony
PC 192
Manslaughter
- the act of killing
- a human being
- w/o malice aforethought
- Felony
PC 207
Kidnapping
- moving
- another person
- from one place to another
- w/o consent
- by means of force or fear
- Felony
PC 211
Robbery
- the taking
- of personal property
- from the possession of another
- by means of force or fear
- Felony
PC 215
Carjacking
- the taking
- of a motor vehicle
- in the possession of another
- by means of force or fear
- Felony
PC 236
False Imprisonment
- restrain, confine or detain
- a person
- against their will
- Felony
PC 240/241
Assault
- an attempt
- to commit a violent injury
- on a person
- and the ability to do so
- Wobbler (treated as a felony)
PC 242
Battery
- a willful
- use of force or violence
- upon the person of another
- Wobbler (treated as a felony)
PC 243(e)(1)
Battery on a significant other
- misdemeanor battery
- on a significant other
- leaving no visible marks
- Misdemeanor
PC 245(a)(1)
Assault w/ a deadly weapon (other than firearm) [adw]
- an assault
- w/ a deadly weapon
- other than a firearm
- or with force
- likely to produce great bodily injury
- Felony
PC 245(a)(2)
Assault with a deadly weapon (firearm) [firearm]
- using a firearm
- to assault
- another person
- Felony
PC 246
Shooting into a dwelling
- willfully
- shooting a firearm
- at an inhabited house, car/camper, occupied vehicle or occupied aircraft
- Felony
PC 261
Rape
- sexual penetration
- w/ a person
- not a spouse
- w/o consent or against a person’s will
- by means of force or fear
- Felony
PC 261.5
Statutory Rape
- engaging in sexual intercourse
- w/ a person < 18
- Wobbler (treated as a felony)
PC 272
Contributing to the delinquency of a minor
- committing an act
- or failing to perform a duty
- in a way that causes or encourages a minor to become either a dependent of the juvenile court, a delinquent or habitual truant
- Misdemeanor
PC 273(a)
Cruelty to a child
- Causing or permitting a child to suffer unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering, or permits a child in their care to be injured, or willfully placing a child in a dangerous situation
- Wobbler
PC 273.5
Spousal Abuse
- Abuse resulting in a visible injury committed against an adult or a minor who is a spouse, former spouse, cohabitant, former cohabitant, or a person with whom the suspect has had a child or is having a child with, or had dated or is engaged with
- Wobbler
PC 286
Sodomy
- A penis penetrating the anus of another person, regardless of how slight, w/o consent
- Wobbler
PC 288
Lewd acts on a child
- Willfully touching a child’s body or forcing a child to touch yours with the intent to arouse, gratify the lust, passion or sexual desires of you or the child under 14 only
- Felony
PC 287(a)
Oral copulation
- Any contact, no matter how slight, between the mouth of one person, and the sexual organ or anus of another
- Wobbler
PC 290
Sex offender failure to register
- Willfully failing to to register or update registration as required by Megan’s Law
- Misdemeanor
PC 314
Indecent exposure
- Willfully exposing your genitals, in the presence of someone who might be offended
- Wobbler
PC 368
Elder abuse
- Physical abuse, financial abuse, or any other treatment that results in physical and or mental pain or suffering by an elderly person age 65 or older
- willfully causes/permits
- Wobbler
PC 415
Disturbing the peace
- Unlawful fighting, or challenging another person to fight in a public place, disturbing another person by loud and unreasonable noise. Using offensive words in a public place that are likely to provoke an immediate violent reaction
- Misdemeanor
PC 417
Brandishing a weapon or firearm
- Drawing or exhibiting a deadly weapon or firearm in the presence of another person in a rude, angry or threatening manner
- Misdemeanor
PC 422
Criminal threats
- Willfully threaten to kill or seriously injure another person either verbally, written, or electronically. Immediate possibility and the individual reasonably feared for their safety.
- Felony
PC 451
Arson
- Willfully and maliciously setting fire to or burning or causing to burn any structure, forest land, or property
- Felony
PC 459
Burglary
- Entering a structure or locked vehicle with the intent to commit a theft or a felony (1st degrees residential, 2nd degrees (W) commercial
- Felony
PC 466
Possession of burglary tools
- unlawful possession of burglary tools such as a crowbar, screwdriver, or “slim jim” with the intent to break or enter into a building, car or other structure to commit a theft
- Misdemeanor
PC 470
Forgery
- Knowingly sign someone else’s name, fake a seal or someone else’s handwriting, change or falsify a legal document, or fake, alter, or present as genuine a false document pertaining to money, finances or property
- Misdemeanor
PC 475
Possession/Receiving forged items
- Knowingly possessing or receiving forged items
- Felony
PC 484
Theft
- Steal, take, carry, lead or drive away the personal property of another
- Wobbler
PC 487
Grand theft
- Stealing property valued more than $950
- Felony
PC 488
Petty theft
- Stealing property valued less than $950
- Misdemeanor
PC 496
Possession of stolen property
- Knowingly buy, sell or receive property that has been stolen
- Misdemeanor
PC 591
Destruction of phone/electric/cable line
- destroying or taking down a telegraph, telephone, cable tv, or electrical line. unlawfully and maliciously
- Felony
PC 594
Vandalism
- Maliciously defaced with graffiti or other inscribed material, damage, or destroy property that is not your own ( > $400 = F / < $400 = M)
- Wobbler
PC 602
Trespassing
- Entering and occupying another persons property w/o permission, and refusing to leave private property after being asked to do so
- Misdemeanor
PC 646.9
Stalking
- Willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follow and or harass. Making credible threats against that person with the intent to cause fear
- Wobbler
PC 647(a)
Lewd Conduct
- Engaging in or soliciting another to engage in lewd or dissolute conduct in any public place or in any place open to the public or exposed to public view
- Misdemeanor
PC 647(b)
Prostitution
- Engaging in sexual acts in exchange for money, goods, or services
- Misdemeanor
PC 647(f)
Public Intoxication
- Intoxicated to the point that one is unable to exercise care for their own safety or the safety of others, or interferes with, obstructs, or prevents others from using streets, sidewalks, or other public ways
- Misdemeanor
PC 647(i)
Peeping
- one who loiters, prowls, or wanders upon the private property of another, at any time, peeks in the door or window of any inhabited building or structure, w/o visible or lawful business w/ the owner or occupant
- Misdemeanor
PC 653(m)
Annoying Phone Calls
- Making repeated calls, threats or using obscene language through a phone call or any other electronic device
- Misdemeanor
PC 664
Attempt
- Attempting a crime
- Wobbler
PC 1203.2
Probation Violation/Revoked
- violating terms and conditions of one’s probation
- Felony
PC 3056
Parole Violation
- An illegal act or offense that breaches the conditions of a prisoner’s parole
- Felony
HS 11530
Possession of a controlled substance w/o prescription ( marijuana and stimulants, meth, are not included)
-Misdemeanor
HS 11351
Possession of a controlled substance for sales
- possessing a controlled substance w/o a prescription (marijuana and stimulants, meth, are not included
- w/ intent to sell
- Felony
HS 11351.5
Possession of rock cocaine for sales
- possessing rock cocaine
- intent to sell
- Felony
HS 11352
Transporting/Selling a controlled substance
- Transporting a controlled substance (other than meth and marijuana)
- w/ intent to seal
- Felony
PC 11357
Possession of marijuana
- the unlawful possession of marijuana
- Infraction
HS 11364
Possession of paraphernalia
- knowingly possessing or having control over drug paraphernalia (pipes, needles, burnt spoons) this excludes marijuana pipes
- misdemeanor
HS 11377
Possession of methamphetamine
- knowingly and willfully possessing methamphetamine
- Misdemeanor
HS 11378
Possession of methamphetamine for sales
- knowingly and willfully possessing methamphetamine w/ the intent to sell
- Felony
HS 11550
Under the influence of a controlled substance
- Willfully using or being under the influence of a controlled substance or illegal narcotic drug
- misdemeanor
VC 2800
Failure to obey orders from a peace officer
- willfully fail or refuse to comply with a lawful order, signal, or direction of a peace officer
- Misdemeanor
VC 2800.1
Evading a peace officer
- driving and willfully attempting to flee from a police officer who is pursuing you in a car or bike
- Wobbler
VC 2800.2
Evading w/ a willful disregard for the safety of persons or property
- evading w/ a willful disregard for the safety of persons or property
- Misdemeanor
VC 2800.3
Evading a peace officer causing injury or death
- evading a peace officer and resulting in GBI or death of another person
- felony
VC 10851
Auto theft
- Any person who drives or takes a vehicle not his own, w/o consent w/ the intent to permanently or temporarily deprive the owner of it
- Felony
VC 12500
Unlicensed driver
- driving w/o a license
- misdemeanor
VC 14601
Suspended license
- driving on a suspended or revoked licennse
- misdemeanor
VC 20001
Hit and run causing injury or death
- scene of an accident you caused where a person other than yourself is injured or dead
- Felony
VC 20002
Hit and run
- Leaving the scene of an accident w/o identifying yourself to the other party
- Misdemeanor
VC 21453
Red light
- running a red light
- infraction
VC 21658
Unsafe lane change
- driving outside of a single lane w/o reasonable safety
- infraction
PC 203
Mayhem
- Felony
PC 220
Assault w/ intent to
PC 242
Battery
PC 243
Battery on peace officer
PC 243.4
Sexual battery
- for sexual gratification
PC 243.5
Assault/battery on school property during hours of school activities
PC 244
Assault w/ caustic chemicals
PC 247
Shooting into uninhabited dwelling
PC 273(d)
Corporal punishment/injury
PC 265
Abduction to force marriage
PC 266(a)
Fraudulent inducement to force prostitution
PC 278
Child stealing/abduction
PC 653(f)
Soliciting to commit kidnap
PC 182
Conspiracy
VC 4000.4
Primary CA Based VEH (student)
VC 4152.5
Foreign REG. Now Resident (20 days)
VC 4454a
REG. Card in vehicle
correctable violation
VC 5902
New Owner Notify DMV - 10 days
correctable violation
VC 2818
Flare/Cone pattern
VC 21209a
Driving in bike lane
VC 21451a
Green - must proceed (VEH)
VC 21451c
PEDS must yield to VEH’S
VC 21453a
RED CIRC. - STOP @ limit line
VC 21460a
DBL. Lines - Drive to Left Exc.
VC 21460b
BRKN Y W/Solid Y on Rt., Drive LFT of
VC 21461a
OFC’L Sign/Signal Fail to Obey
VC 21461.5
Same - Pedestrians Fail to Obey
VC 21651a1
DIV. HWY. - Cross DIV. Sect. (2’)
VC 21651b
Same, drive wrong way (M)
VC 21655.5b
Solo in HOV Lane
VC 21655.8a
X-ing DBL. Yellow Into/From HOV
VC 21657
One Way St. - Drive Wrong Way
VC 21663
Drive upon sidewalk
VC 21664
On/Off ramp drive wrong way
VC 21701
Interfere w/ drivers control
VC 21703
Following too closely
VC 21706
Emer. Veh. follow w/in 300’
VC 21718a
Stopping / Parking on freeway
VC 21755 (a)
Pass on Rt. - Unsafe or shoulder
VC 21800a
Yield to Veh. in Intersection
VC 21800b
Yield to Veh. on right
VC 21800c
4 way stop - veh. on right
VC 21800d
Inop. signals - must stop
VC 21801a
Left/U-Turn - Yield until safe
VC 21801b
Fail 2 yield, Trng. Veh. Yielded
VC 21806a1
Emergency Veh. - Must yield
VC 21950a
XWalk - Fail to Yield to Peds.
VC 21954 (a)
Ped yield ROW to passing vehicles
VC 22100a
Right Turn - Improper Position
VC 22100b
Left turn - improper position
VC 22100.5
U-Turn @ I/S - Far Left Lane
VC 22102
U-Turn in Bus. Dist. - Not @ I/S OR
VC 22106
Starting/Backing when unsafe
VC 22454a
Passing school bus red LT. Flashing
VC 22517
Open door in traffic
VC 22520.5a
Solicit, w/in 500’ of ramp
VC 22526a
Blocking intersection
VC 24002a
Unsafe load / vehicle - immed. hazard
VC 24002b
Same - not properly equipped
correctable violation
VC 24003
Unlawful lights
correctable violation
VC 24250
Driving w/ out lights in darkness
VC 24252a
Lights - maint. in good working order
correctable violation
VC 24409a
Fail to dim w/ in 500’ approaching
VC 24409b
Fail to dim w/ in 300’ following
VC 24604
Load 4’ to rear - lights or flag
VC 25250
Flashing lights prohibited
correctable violation
VC 26101
Tinted lighting
VC 26700
Windshield required
correctable violation
VC 26708a1
Tint, snow, etc. - obstructed view
correctable violation
VC 26709a
Driver / 2 review mirrors required
correctable violation
VC 26710
Defective windshield - 48 hrs
correctable violation
VC 27001a
Unnecessary use of horn
correctable violation
VC 29006a
Towing on Fwy, rigid means
VC 27315d1
Seatbelt - driver
VC 27315e
Same, passenger > 16 yrs
VC 27315f
Maintain seatbelt (Correctable violation)
VC 27360a
Child seat required - < 8 yrs., parent
VC 27360b
Rear facing 2 yr. old / 40 lb or 40 in
VC 27360.5a
Child safety belt required, parent
VC 27360.5b
Same, any driver - parent absent
VC 27803b
M/C - DOT helmet required
VC 27803c
Same, passenger
VC 23110a
Throwing subs. @ VEH. (M)
recordable violation
VC 23110b
Same w/ intent to injure (F)
recordable violation
VC 23111
Throwing lit substance
VC 23112a
Litter
VC 23114a
Spilling load (I/M)
VC 23114b
Agg. Material-Escaping (I/M)
recordable violation
VC 23114e
Same, must cover load (I/M)
VC 23116a
Person in P/U Bed - Allowing
VC 23116b
Riding in P/U Bed
VC 23116b
Riding in P/U bed
VC 23117a
Transport animal in P/U bed
VC 22348c
3+ Axle, fail to drive in 2 right lanes
VC 34507.5b
CA # Req’d > 10k lbs
VC 27901
CA # - Legible up to 50’
VC 12500a
Unlicensed Driver (M)
VC 12500b
Out of class / no motorcycle
correctable violation
VC 12951a
Not in possession
correctable violation
VC 14600a
10 days to change address w/ DMV
correctable violation
VC 14601a
Susp-negligent operation (M)
VC 14601.1a
Susp-Not related to driving (M)
VC 14601.2a
Susp/Rev-For DUI (M)
VC 14601.2b
Restricted for DUI (M)
VC 14601.5a
Susp-refused chemical test (M)
VC 14602.6
30 day hold
VC 14604a
R/O Allowing 12500 to drive (M)
VC 14607
Permit Unlic. Minor to drive
VC 23152a
DUI
VC 23152b
DUI > .08%
VC 23152f
DUI drugs
VC 23152g
DUI alcohol and drugs
VC 23153a
DUI causing injury (F)
HS 11350
Possession of dangerous drug
HS 11550a
Under the influence
HS 11377a
Possession of methamphetamine
VC 22348b
Speeding in excess of 100
VC 22349a
Exceed 65 mph
VC 22350
Unsafe speed / 55 & PF limits
VC 22400a
Impede traffic (2 lane hwy)
VC 22400b
Speed below posted limit
VC 22406a
Exc 55 - 3 axle or combo
VC 22349b
Exceed 55 mph
VC 21200.5
DUI on bicycle
VC 23140a
Minor w/ BAC .05-.07
VC 23220a
Drinking while driving
VC 23221
Drinking in vehicle on hwy
VC 23222a
Open container - possession
VC 23223a
Open container in vehicle
VC 23224a
< 21 w/ alcohol in VEH - driver (M)
VC 23224b
Same - passenger < 21 w/ alc. (M)
VC 23225a1
Allowing open container
PC 146a
Impersonating a peace officer
PC 148.9
Giving false information
PC 315
Operating or living in house of prostitution
PC 537
Defrauding an innkeeper
PC 647h
Prowling
PC 12025
Carrying a concealed weapon