Memory Codes(2011-2012)

Take Note: You Will Be Assessed

SEMESTER: 1

CODE SECTION

TITLE OF CRIME/SECTION CLASSIFICATION

FELONY MISDEMEANOR INFRACTION

MAJOR ELEMENTS

PC 15

The Definition Of A Crime A crime or public offense is an act

committed or omitted in violation of a law forbidding or commanding it, and to which is annexed, upon conviction, either of the following punishments: Death - Imprisonment - Fine - Removal

from office/DQ to hold office.

PC 148

Resist, Delay or Obstruct an Officer Misdemeanor Willfully resist, delay or obstruct any

public officer, peace officer or EMT

PC 148.9

False Information to the Police Misdemeanor Giving false info, knowingly to the police,

to evade prosecution or identification

PC 166

Contempt of Court Misdemeanor Any behavior done in the immediate

view or presence of the court that is disorderly, contemptuous or insolent

PC 182

Conspiracy Felony (or Misdemeanor; depends on

circumstance) Two or more people

Conspire To commit a crime (any crime)

PC 187

Murder Felony Unlawful taking of human life with malice

aforethought

PC 207

Kidnapping Felony Suspect took, held or detained another

Using force or fear Suspect moves another or made the victim

move a substantial distance Other person did not consent to the

movement

PC 211

Robbery Felony Unlawful taking of property

accomplished by means of force or fear

PC 215

Carjacking Felony Taking of a motor vehicle from a person

or from their immediate presence by the use of force or fear

PC 240

Assault Misdemeanor Unlawful attempt, coupled with present

ability, to cause injury to another

PC 242

Battery Misdemeanor Willful and unlawful use of force or

violence on another

PC 243.4(e)(1)

Sexual Battery Misdemeanor Any person

Touches intimate part of another Against the other’s will (without permission) Purpose: sexual arousal, gratification or

abuse

PC 245

Assault With a Deadly Weapon (ADW) Felony Assault on a person with a deadly

weapon other than firearm, that is likely to cause great bodily injury (GBI)

PC 270

Child Neglect Misdemeanor Willfully omits to furnish necessary

clothing, food, shelter, medical care or other remedial care

PC 272

Contributing to Delinquency of a Minor Misdemeanor Knowingly/willfully

Cause/aid/abet/encourage A child (person under 18 YOA) To be/become/remain a

delinquent/runaway Induce, enable or encourage a minor to

commit an offense

PC 308(b)

Minor in Possession of Tobacco Product Misdemeanor Person under 18 YOA, in possession of

Cigarettes Any tobacco product

PC 374.4

Littering on Public/Private Property Infraction A person, firm or corporation

Cause or allow littering

PC 415

Disturbing the Peace Misdemeanor Fighting, challenges to fight, willfully

disturbs the peace or uses offensive language words in public that are likely to provoke a violent reaction Loud voices, music, noises, etc.

PC 415.5(a)(1)

Fighting On School Grounds Misdemeanor Any fighting

Any school, community college, university or state school

PC 415.5(a)(2)

Causing Loud Noise/Disturbance On School Grounds

Misdemeanor Maliciously/willfully disturbing another

With loud or unreasonable noise

PC 415.5(a)(3)

Using Offensive Words On School Grounds

Misdemeanor Any person using offensive words

Upon school grounds Which are likely to provoke an immediate Violent reaction

PC 417.25

Point/Aim a Laser at Another Person Misdemeanor Point/Aim any laser

At another person Threatening manner Causing fear of bodily harm (Unless in self defense)

PC 417.27(b)

Minor In Possession of Laser on Campus (elementary, middle or high school)

Infraction Any minor

Possessing any laser light Without special/written permission from

instructor for instructional/presentation purposes only

PC 422

Criminal Threats (formerly Terrorist Threats)

Felony or Misdemeanor (wobbler) Willfully threaten another to commit a

crime resulting in death/great bodily injury (GBI) Specific statement: writing, verbally or

electronic Even if there is not intent to carry out the

threat

PC 451

Arson Felony Willfully or maliciously sets fire or burns

or causes to be burned any structure, forest land or property.

PC 470(a)

Forgery Felony Sign the name of another person, or of a

made-up person (fictitious) with intent to defraud

PC 487

Grand Theft Felony Deprivation/taking of property valued at

= / > $950.00

PC 488

Petty Theft Misdemeanor Deprivation/taking of property valued at

= / < $949.99

PC 496

Possession of Stolen Property Felony (possibly a Misdemeanor, DA or

Grand Jury discretion) Knowingly

Buys or received any property that has been stolen (or acquired by unlawful means)

Includes: receiving, selling or withholding from owner.

PC 594

Malicious Mischief (AKA Vandalism) Misdemeanor or Felony

Depends on the monetary cost of damage The line is $400

Deface, damage or destroy property of another (real or personal)

SEMESTER: 2

PC 602

Trespassing Misdemeanor Entering/occupying real property or

structure of any kind without consent of the owner, the owner’s agent or person in lawful possession Being someplace you have no lawful

authority to be

PC 653m(a)

Obscene, Threatening or Annoying Phone Calls

Misdemeanor (a)= Person willfully phones or contacts

another with electronic communication device using obscene language or threats to injure person or property

(b)= Person willfully….repeatedly call with intent to annoy

VC 10851(a)

Vehicle Theft Felony Drive or take vehicle without owner’s

permission; intent to permanently or temporarily deprive owner of possession

VC 12500(a)

Unlicensed Driving (absence of the privilege to drive)

Misdemeanor Operating any motor vehicle (except

bicycle) without having a CDL issued by the DMV (California)

VC 12500(b)

Operate a motorcycle without proper endorsement (same as unlicensed driving)

Infraction Any person (even a person with a CDL)

who operates a motorcycle without “M” endorsement on their license

VC 16020(a)

Carry Proof of Insurance in Vehicle Infraction Operating a vehicle without proof of

insurance with the vehicle

VC 21200(a)

Person On Bike Considered a Motor Vehicle

(Reference only. Not a “citable” law) Defines that a person operating a bicycle

has the same rights and responsibilities as any other motor vehicle

VC 21453(a)

Red Light Violation Infraction Driver to stop at the limit line/before the

crosswalk for a solid red light until permitted/directed to proceed

VC 21802(a)

Stop Sign Violation (or flashing red light) Infraction Driver must stop at the limit line, and

yield to vehicles that have the right-of-way

VC 22106

Unsafe Start or Backing Infraction Driver move vehicle or allow vehicle to

move forward or backward in an unsafe manner

VC 22107

Unsafe Turning Movement Infraction Move/turn a vehicle left or right or from a

direct course without reasonable safety

VC 22350

Basic Speed Law Infraction Driver of a vehicle on highway faster

than is reasonable/prudent given the traffic conditions

VC 22651(g)

Authority to remove/tow vehicle (injured person)

(Reference only. Not a “citable” law) Police may tow vehicle from public land

when driver is medically incapacitated

VC 22651(h)

Authority to remove/tow vehicle (driver arrested)

(Reference only. Not a “citable” law) Police may tow vehicle when the driver

has been arrested for any crime

VC 22651(o)

Authority to remove/tow vehicle (parked or after being stopped for unpaid registration)

(Reference only. Not a “citable” law) Vehicle operated on/parked on any

public property or private property open to public thoroughfare, when registration is expired 6 or more months

VC 23103

Reckless Driving Misdemeanor Operating a vehicle in willful or wanton

disregard for safety (people or property)

VC 21701

Interference With Driver Infraction Anyone willfully interfering with the

driver’s control of a vehicle

PC 834a

Duty To Refrain From Resisting (Declaration) (not a arrestable or citeable

offense) Person has knowledge or should have,

that peace officer is arresting said person

PC 647(f)

Drunk/Intoxication In Public Misdemeanor Person in public place, under the

influence/intoxicated, unable to exercise care for self or others

PC 12020(a)

Possession of a Deadly Weapon Felony Person in possession of a weapon listed

as a “deadly weapon” (note: almost any weapon qualifies as deadly)