Penal Codes

Unlawful killing of a human being with malice aforethought, premeditated.

Unlawful killing of a human being with malice aforethought, not premeditated.

Murder with special circumstances such as killing a peace officer, lying in wait, or for financial gain.

Killing another while driving under the influence with gross negligence.

Killing without malice aforethought but with intent, upon a sudden quarrel or heat of passion.

Unintentional killing while committing an unlawful act or lawful act without due caution.

Killing in the unlawful operation of a vehicle, or with gross negligence.

Unlawfully and maliciously depriving a person of a limb, organ, or disabling/disfiguring the body.

Forcibly, or by instilling fear, moving another person a substantial distance without consent.

Kidnapping another for the purpose of ransom, reward, or to commit extortion.

Kidnapping during the commission of a carjacking.

False imprisonment of a person to protect oneself from arrest or to use as a shield.

Taking personal property from another by force or fear from an inhabited dwelling, transit vehicle, or ATM.

Taking personal property from another by force or fear in circumstances not constituting first degree.

Robbery where the victim suffers great bodily injury during the commission of the crime.

Taking a motor vehicle from another person against their will by force or fear.

Assault committed on a public official, judge, or their immediate family in retaliation for official duties.

Unlawful attempt to commit a violent injury on another person with present ability to do so.

Assault committed against a peace officer or firefighter while performing their duties.

Willful and unlawful use of force or violence on another person.

Battery committed against a peace officer, EMT, firefighter, or other protected individual during duties.

Battery that results in serious bodily injury to the victim.

Throwing or placing any vitriol, corrosive acid, or caustic chemical on a person with intent to injure.

Assault committed with a deadly weapon or instrument, other than a firearm.

Assault committed with a firearm.

Assault committed with a semiautomatic firearm.

Assault with a deadly weapon or firearm against a peace officer or firefighter.

Assault with a firearm specifically against a peace officer or firefighter.

Maliciously and willfully discharging a firearm at an inhabited building or occupied vehicle.

Willfully discharging a firearm in a grossly negligent manner that could result in injury or death.

Willfully inflicting corporal injury resulting in a traumatic condition on a cohabitant or intimate partner.

Willfully causing or permitting an elder or dependent adult to suffer unjustifiable pain or suffering.

Willfully threatening to commit a crime that will result in death or great bodily injury to another.

Willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly following or harassing another person and making a credible threat.

Assault by any means likely to produce great bodily injury, even without a weapon.

Battery committed against a spouse, cohabitant, or person with whom the offender has a dating relationship.

Intentional and knowing violation of a protective order issued by a court.

Unlawful violation of the personal liberty of another by confining or restraining them without consent.

Attempting to kill another person with premeditation and deliberation.

Attempting to kill another person with malice aforethought but without premeditation.

Attempting to take property from another by force or fear but failing to complete the act.

Attempting to take a motor vehicle from another by force or fear.

Defines the malice required for murder: express (intent to kill) or implied (reckless disregard for human life).

Statutory punishment for first- and second-degree murder convictions.

Special circumstances qualifying a murder for life without parole or the death penalty.

Vehicular manslaughter committed with gross negligence, without intoxication.

General attempt statute: punishment for attempting any crime where the act is not completed.

Entering an inhabited dwelling with intent to commit theft or any felony.

Entering a non-residential structure with intent to commit theft or any felony.

Burglary using a torch, explosive, or similar tool to break into a vault, safe, or building.

Entering a vessel, floating home, or trailer coach with intent to commit theft or a felony.

Burglary or theft committed during a state of emergency, local emergency, or evacuation order.

Signing another's name, falsifying a document, or creating a fake document with intent to defraud.

Making, drawing, or delivering a check knowing there are insufficient funds, with intent to defraud.

Theft of property valued at $950 or less.

Taking merchandise from a retail establishment without paying, valued at $950 or less.

Theft of money, labor, or property valued over $950.

Theft of property taken from the person of another.

Theft of a motor vehicle valued over $950.

All theft not defined as grand theft; includes theft of items under $950.

Buying, receiving, concealing, or withholding any property known to be stolen.

Fraudulent appropriation of property by a person entrusted with it.

Obtaining property from another through force, fear, or threats.

Willfully obtaining another person's personal identifying information and using it for unlawful purposes.

Entering a commercial establishment during business hours with intent to take merchandise valued at $950 or less.

Taking a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft for temporary use without the owner's consent.

Possessing, manufacturing, or selling prohibited weapons such as brass knuckles, switchblades, or similar.

Carrying a concealed firearm on one's person or in a vehicle without a permit.

Carrying a loaded firearm on one's person or in a vehicle in a public place.

Carrying a concealed firearm on one's person without a valid CCW permit.

Carrying a loaded firearm in a public place or on a public street.

Permitting another to bring a firearm into a vehicle for the purpose of shooting from the vehicle.

Selling, supplying, or transferring a firearm to someone prohibited from owning one.

Possessing or owning a firearm when convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanors.

Additional sentencing enhancement for committing a felony while armed with a firearm.

Possessing ammunition when prohibited from owning firearms.

Possessing, importing, selling, or manufacturing an assault weapon.

Possessing, transporting, or selling a machine gun or converting a firearm to fire automatically.

Manufacturing, importing, selling, or possessing a short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun.

Catch-all listing of weapons prohibited from manufacture, sale, or possession in California.

Knowingly possessing a weapon or restricted item in the sterile area of an airport.

Negligently storing a firearm in a manner that allows unauthorized access.

Manufacturing, importing, selling, or possessing a large-capacity firearm magazine.

Possessing or transporting a silencer or suppressor for a firearm.

Transferring a handgun without going through a licensed firearm dealer as required.

Possessing, developing, manufacturing, or using a weapon of mass destruction.

Possessing a controlled substance such as cocaine, heroin, or methamphetamine without a valid prescription.

Possessing a controlled substance with intent to sell or distribute.

Selling, furnishing, transporting, or importing a controlled substance.

Possessing marijuana in excess of legally permitted amounts.

Possessing marijuana with intent to sell.

Transporting or selling marijuana illegally.

Possessing an opium pipe or other device used for unlawfully smoking or ingesting a controlled substance.

Possessing a controlled substance while armed with a loaded, operable firearm.

Possessing methamphetamine or certain stimulants with intent to sell.

Selling, furnishing, transporting, or importing methamphetamine.

Unlawfully cultivating cannabis plants beyond the legal personal-use limit.

Manufacturing, compounding, or producing a controlled substance.

Being under the influence of a controlled substance in a public place.

Possessing methamphetamine or other designated controlled substances without a prescription.

Willfully attempting to evade a pursuing peace officer's vehicle.

Willfully fleeing from a police officer in a vehicle with willful disregard for the safety of others.

Fleeing from a peace officer resulting in death or serious bodily injury to another.

Taking or driving a vehicle without the owner's consent.

Leaving the scene of an accident involving injury or death without identifying oneself.

Leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage without identifying oneself.

Driving a vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.

Reckless driving that results in bodily injury to another person.

Reckless driving that results in serious bodily injury to another person.

Driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

Driving a vehicle under the influence of any drug.

Driving under the influence and causing bodily injury to another person.

Driving in excess of 100 mph; treated as reckless and subject to license suspension.

Driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher.

Driving while addicted to or under the influence of any drug.

Fleeing from a peace officer while driving against the flow of traffic on a divided highway.

Driving a motor vehicle while one's driving privilege is suspended or revoked.

Attempting by threats or violence to deter or prevent an executive officer from performing their duties.

Knowingly and maliciously preventing or dissuading a witness or victim from reporting a crime or testifying.

Knowingly and intentionally planting or altering physical evidence to implicate someone in a crime.

Willfully resisting, delaying, or obstructing a peace officer or EMT in the performance of their duties.

Reporting to a police officer a criminal offense knowing the report to be false.

A public officer who unlawfully assaults, beats, or uses unnecessary force or violence against a person.

Two or more persons agreeing to commit any crime and taking an overt act in furtherance of the agreement.

Harboring, concealing, or aiding a felon knowing that they committed a felony.

Directly or actively assisting another person in the commission of a crime.

Escaping or attempting to escape from any prison, jail, or custody of a peace officer.

Aiding or assisting any prisoner to escape from lawful custody.

Falsely reporting an emergency to a 911 operator, fire department, or peace officer.

Tampering with, breaking, injuring, or willfully and maliciously sounding a false fire alarm.

Possessing a deadly weapon with intent to intimidate a witness or threatening a witness.

Soliciting another to commit a felony, with intent that it be committed.

Providing false information about one's identity to a peace officer during a lawful detention or arrest.

Willful disobedience of any process or order of a court.

Fighting in public, making loud noise, or using offensive words that are likely to provoke violence.

Entering or remaining on railroad property without authorization.

Dumping waste matter on public or private property without permission.

Willfully disturbing or breaking up any assembly or meeting that is not unlawful in its purpose.

Two or more persons acting together using force or violence to disturb the public peace.

Urging a riot or urging others to commit acts of force or violence or the burning of property.

Assembling with intent to commit any unlawful act or to disturb the peace by use of force.

Drawing or exhibiting any deadly weapon in a rude, angry, or threatening manner.

Drawing or exhibiting a firearm in a threatening manner against a peace officer.

Maliciously and willfully setting fire to an inhabited structure or property.

Recklessly setting fire to or burning any structure, forest land, or property.

Maliciously defacing, damaging, or destroying real or personal property belonging to another.

Malicious vandalism causing damage of $400 or more.

Maliciously and intentionally maiming, mutilating, torturing, or killing a living animal.

Entering or remaining on another's property without permission or right to do so.

Being intoxicated in a public place to the degree that one is unable to care for one's own safety.

Loitering on private property at night without visible or lawful business with the owner.

Vandalism committed against a place of worship, school, or cemetery — heightened punishment.

Unauthorized access to, or use of, a computer, computer system, or computer network.

Participating in a criminal street gang conspiracy with knowledge that members engage in criminal activity.

Actively participating in a criminal street gang while knowing it engages in criminal activity.

Committing a felony for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a criminal street gang.

Statutory forfeiture provision targeting profits and assets associated with criminal street gang activity.

Supplying, selling, or knowingly providing a firearm to a criminal street gang member.

Theft of money or property with a value exceeding $950.

Theft, forgery, or fraudulent use of another's credit or debit card information.

Altering, falsifying, or forging a credit card or related documents.

Theft of vehicle parts or components with total value exceeding $950.

Knowingly presenting false or fraudulent claims to an insurance company.

Obtaining money, labor, or property through knowingly false pretenses or representations.

Additional sentence for being armed with a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Additional sentence for personally using a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Mandatory enhancement of 10, 20, or 25-life for personal use of firearm causing death or injury.

Additional sentence for personally inflicting great bodily injury on a victim during a felony.

Doubling of sentence for second serious/violent felony; 25 to life for third serious/violent felony.

Additional one-year sentence for each prior separate prison term served.