The San Andreas Penal Code of 2026

[San Andreas State]

SAN ANDREAS PENAL CODE 2026

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Table of Contents
PREAMBLE: Policy and Guidelines
DEFINITIONS
TITLE 1. Crimes Against The Person (PC1-01 to PC1-13)
TITLE 2. Crimes Against Property And Criminal Profiteering (PC2-01 to PC2-17)
TITLE 3. Crimes Against Public Decency (PC3-01 to PC3-10)
TITLE 4. Crimes Against Public Justice (PC4-01 to PC4-24)
TITLE 5. Crimes Against Public Peace (PC5-01 to PC5-05)
TITLE 6. Crimes Against Public Health And Safety (PC6-01 to PC6-11)
TITLE 7. Crimes Against State Dependents (PC7-01 to PC7-05)
TITLE 8. Vehicular Offenses (PC8-01 to PC8-13)
TITLE 9. Control Of Deadly Weapons And Equipment (PC9-01 to PC9-13)
TITLE 10. Sentencing Enhancements (PC10-01 to PC10-09)
TITLE 11. Road Law (PC11-01 to PC11-20)
TITLE 12. Code Policy (PC12-01 to PC12-18)
TITLE 13. State Code Violations (PC13-01 to PC13-11)
TITLE 14. Peace Officers (PC14-01 to PC14-04)
TITLE 15. Amendments & Additions (PC15-01 to PC15-12)

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PREAMBLE: Policy and Guidelines ↑

Purpose
For the creation of a document that ensures the safety of the people of San Andreas and a fair, well-documented process for the enforcement of criminal penalties in the State of San Andreas as written in its laws and codes.

Citing the Code
For consistency and to allow ease of understanding, please refer to penal code entries in one of three ways:
With the full title, underlined, prefix first. For example, (1)01. Intimidation or (10)01. Attempt
With the prefix (x)xx. For example, (1)01. or (10)01.
With the shortening code PCX-XX. For example, PC1-01 or PC10-01

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DEFINITIONS ↑

• A “Person” refers to any living human being or individual.

• A “Civilian” refers to any individual who is not an on-duty peace officer or national guardsman.

• A “Peace Officer” refers to an individual who is, through a badge, unique identifier, or other internal police protocol, an on-duty officer of the law. Peace Officers are empowered by the State of San Andreas to enforce all laws, statues and codes regardless of on or off duty status. Police are expected to maintain appropriate internal policy to distinguish when an officer is on duty, plain clothes, and other states besides a typically uniformed officer.

• A “Government employee” refers to any on-duty employee of a local, state, or federal agency.

• A “Weapon” refers to any object, tool or item, whether or not regulated or manufactured, that a person utilizes or intends to use to inflict harm, threaten harm, or utilize in lieu of a regulated or manufactured item that, when used as intended, can inflict harm.

• A “MDC” refers to the Mobile Database of Criminals, or the official State of San Andreas database system for criminal and personal identification and information.

• Specific punishment modifiers shall be defined in Title 10. Sentencing Enhancements.

• Specific code policies shall be defined in Title 12. Code Policy.

• ((Triple-asterisk (***) entries require a third party, whether the Governor, Department of Justice, a judge, or other party, to authorize usage.))

• ((The age, gender, or mental state of your character has no bearing on your location of imprisonment or time of imprisonment for OOC fairness purposes. ICly you would in fact be sent to the appropriate location for your personal health and safety. For example, children should presume they’re in a children’s juvenile hall for all intentions expressed when someone is sentenced, but may wish to RP at their discretion in SACF. The DOC cannot be charged ICly for wrongful placement under these circumstances.))

[San Andreas State]

TITLE 1. Crimes Against The Person ↑


(1)01. Intimidation ↑

• A person who communicates to another that they will physically harm or kill such other, placing such other in a reasonable state of fear for their own safety — in person, writing, or through media.

• A person who communicates that they will physically harm or kill another person’s close friends or relatives — in person, writing, or through media.

- Penal Code (1)01 is a misdemeanor punishable by no less than 15 minutes imprisonment and no more than 25 minutes imprisonment.

Intimidation differs from assault in terms of the distance between the acts. Intimidation can occur across the street, while assault is up close, within reach of leading to battery. Intimidation replaces criminal threats.


(1)02. Assault ↑

• A person who intentionally puts another in the reasonable belief of imminent physical harm or offensive contact.

- Penal Code (1)02 is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment of no less than 15 minutes and no more than 40 minutes.

Assault is defined by distance the threats occur. Someone a few feet away threatening to harm or kill you at any moment is assault. Intimidation is less severe as there’s a distance that someone can escape through, or that the perpetrator has more time to reconsider the threat.
Any violent physical contact is considered to be battery, however grabbing someone during a threat may be either assault or battery, depending on intention and interpretation.


(1)03. Assault With A Deadly Weapon ↑

• A person who attempts to cause or threaten immediate harm to another while using a weapon, tool, or other dangerous item to communicate that threat.

- Penal Code (1)03 is a felony punishable by imprisonment of no less than 60 minutes and no more than 180 minutes.

Assault With A Deadly Weapon matches the description of Assault, but the perpetrator also has a weapon or tool being used to communicate or facilitate that violence or fear. See Assault for additional notes. Any act of Intimidation with a weapon is considered Assault With a Deadly Weapon, but they must be visibly seen for this to count.


(1)04. Mutual Combat ↑

• A person who engages in mutual combat with another individual in an area accessible to the public, or in public view, regardless of the consent of the individuals involved.

- Penal Code (1)04 is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment of no less than 30 minutes and no more than 60 minutes.


(1)05. Battery ↑
A person who uses intentional and unlawful force or violence to cause physical harm to another person.
- Penal Code (1)05 is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment of no less than 45 minutes and no more than 75 minutes.

Battery is defined as the moment aggressive physical contact occurs. The first punch or two would be Battery. To keep punching and fighting extensively afterward is Aggravated Battery.
Grabbing someone may be either assault or battery, depending on the circumstances.


(1)06. Aggravated Battery ↑

• A person who uses great or continued force or violence against another person and causes severe harm.

• • A person that uses a weapon, tool or other dangerous item to cause severe harm to a person(s).

- Penal Code (1)06 is a felony punishable by imprisonment of no less than 60 minutes and no more than 240 minutes.
- If a weapon is used and severe harm is inflicted on a person(s), the perpetrator shall receive the maximum sentence.

Aggravated Battery is the continued violence or battery against an individual, such as an ongoing fight or brawl, that doesn’t lead to severe bodily harm or life threatening injury.


(1)07. Attempted Murder ↑

• A person who deliberately and intentionally attempts to kill or cause life threatening harm to another person through premeditated actions

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• A person who, by criminal accident, negligence, or in the heat of passion, causes severe or life threatening bodily harm to another person.

- Penal Code (1)07 is a felony punishable by no less than 330 minutes and no more than 510 minutes.
- If occurring by accident, negligence, or in the heat of passion, the perpetrator shall receive the minimum sentence.

Attempted Murder is a catch-all for any action that leads to severe bodily harm. Its range in imprisonment is intended to account for when such severe harm is premeditated or accidental.

For accidents and negligence there must be evidence of foul play, criminality in the instance, or some other factor beyond a truly accidental incident. For example, injuring someone while speeding or intoxicated.

(( Aggravated Battery is much less severe and would not, for example, leave someone in a coma or brutally wounded script-wise. There is however also no guarantee that being brutally wounded means attempted Murder as it depends on how the situation is RPed. ))


(1)08. Manslaughter ↑

• A person who unintentionally kills another, with or without a quarrel or heat of passion.

• A person who, through a criminal accident or negligence, causes someone's death.

- Penal Code (1)08 is a felony punishable by imprisonment of no less than 240 minutes and no more than 360 minutes.
- If occurring by accident, negligence, or in the heat of passion, the perpetrator shall receive the minimum sentence.

Manslaughter is murder that is not premeditated or proven to have intent or an opportunity to pause and reflect on killing that person. An opportunity to reflect (and therefore possibly change your mind) demonstrates premeditation and is murder. Manslaughter is only charged in the penal code when some sort of criminal negligence or action can be proven. Killing someone while driving drunk is manslaughter. Accidentally killing someone who jaywalks outside of a crosswalk is not criminal.


(1)09. Murder ↑

• A person who unlawfully kills another with malice aforethought

• A person who commits murder while engaging in a felony offense that has been proven to be a premeditated act.

- Penal Code (1)09 is a felony punishable by no less than 510 minutes imprisonment and no more than 660 minutes imprisonment.

Murder is defined clearly by a person’s premeditated forethought or plan to commit the murder. Manslaughter happens in a heat of passion, by criminal negligence or accident, or for some other incident that is not expected. The only exception to this is when someone commits a planned felony, such as planning to commit an arson. If someone dies as a result of the premeditated arson, it is no longer manslaughter and instead murder.


(1)10. False Imprisonment ↑

• A person who detains or arrests another without their consent (or the consent of their guardian) without premeditated intent or ransom for less than one hour.

• A person who performs an unlawful citizen’s arrest.

- Penal Code (1)10 is a felony punishable by no less than 120 minutes imprisonment and no more than 270 minutes imprisonment.
- If committed against a minor the perpetrator is punishable by the maximum sentence.

False Imprisonment is when someone is held against their will for less than one hour, without any premeditated intent (such as a plan to kidnap someone) or when there is no intention to ransom the individual.
Citizens arrest is a limited tool (defined elsewhere in the penal code) to hold individuals while awaiting police custody. Doing this unlawfully is considered a False Imprisonment.


(1)11. Kidnapping ↑

• A person who detains or arrests another without their consent (or the consent of their guardian) with the premeditated intent to do so.

• A person who detains or arrests another without their consent (or the consent of their guardian) for more than one hour.

• A person who detains or arrests another without their consent (or the consent of their guardian) with the intent or decision to hold that individual for ransom of any kind.

- Penal Code (1)11 is a felony punishable by no less than 270 minutes imprisonment and no more than 420 minutes imprisonment.
- If committed against a minor the perpetrator is punishable by the maximum sentence.

Kidnapping is defined by a more egregious act of False Imprisonment. Kidnapping is when the False Imprisonment is premeditated or planned, done for ransom (any reward or action in return for the person’s safe return,) or for more than one hour, regardless of intent.


(1)12. Mayhem ↑

• A person who intentionally causes extreme pain and suffering to a person, with or without permanent damage to the body.

• A person who causes pain and suffering for the purpose of revenge, extortion, persuasion, or for any sadistic purpose.

• A person who intentionally disfigures, disables, or aggressively destroys or damages a body part or area of a body or person’s body.

- Penal Code (1)12 is a felony punishable by no less than 300 minutes imprisonment and no more than 450 minutes imprisonment.

Mayhem/Torture is in many ways a penal code entry to enhance other charges. Mayhem can be added to any change in an instance where the Mayhem took place while, or along with, the crime being committed. It is not automatically applied to charges that may be considered Mayhem (such as an Arson that leads to Murder) unless there is the demonstration of the perpetrator torturing someone specifically in that act of Arson. Ultimately it is up to police to use this charge responsibly.


(1)13. Vehicular Murder ↑

• A person who, while operating a motor vehicle in a severely reckless and deliberate manner, causes someones death.

• A person who while Evading Peace Officers in a motor vehicle, directly or indirectly causes someones death.

- Penal Code (1)13 is a felony punishable by no less than 510 minutes imprisonment and no more than 660 minutes imprisonment.
- If occurring by accident, negligence, or in the heat of passion, the perpetrator shall receive the minimum sentence.

Vehicular Murder is only applicable if the individual driving the vehicle would have been reasonably aware of the fact that their driving, either due to its criminal intent (eluding police) or reckless nature, could feasibly cause great bodily injury or death to someone.

[San Andreas State]

TITLE 2. Crimes Against Property And Criminal Profiteering ↑


(2)01. Arson ↑

• A person who intentionally and maliciously sets fire to or burns any structure, forest land, or property without prior authorization.

• A person who intentionally aids, counsels, or helps facilitate the burning of any structure, forest land, or property without proper authorization.

• A person who, through criminal accident or negligence, causes a fire to burn any structure, forest land, or property.

- Penal Code (2)01 is a felony punishable by no less than 50 minutes and no more than 240 minutes.
- If occurring by accident or negligence, the perpetrator shall receive the minimum sentence.

Arson’s criminality is when someone intentionally creates or helps create a fire, as it can easily grow out of control and cause death. It is up to the Fire Marshal’s Office and investigating Law Enforcement Agency jointly to prove an arson was malicious and therefore criminal. Negligence or accident can be included if it is proven criminal in nature.



(2)02. Trespassing ↑

• A person who enters another’s property while it is closed or not in operation without the expressed or written permission to do so.

• A person who enters the restricted area of an open facility or property as defined and clearly marked by the property manager without the expressed or written permission to do so.

• This cannot stack with (2)03. Trespassing within a Restricted Zone.

• This crime cannot stack with any form of Burglary

- Penal Code (2)02 is a misdemeanor punishable by $2,000 AND an imprisonment of 10 minutes. This falls under Officer Discretion.

Trespassing refers to anyone who is told to leave and refuses to do so, but lacks any intention of committing a crime or other malice aforethought or action. Burglary is a far more severe act of trespassing as it comes with evidence of criminal intent.

If police close down a public space it is trespassing to enter that public space without their authorization. The same applies if a typically public space is temporarily closed.

Owners of trailers or caravans may only consider their trailer or caravan their own property. The surrounding trailer park is not considered their own property when the area includes several other trailers and caravans that are not owned by one individual.


(2)03. Trespassing within a Restricted Zone ↑

• A person who, without proper authorization, enters any government owned or managed facility, or restricted section in a government building that is secured with the intent of keeping non-authorized personnel out due to a security or safety hazard.

• This charge cannot stack with (2)02. Trespassing

- Penal Code (2)03 is a misdemeanor punishable by no less than 30 minutes imprisonment and no more than 50 minutes imprisonment. This falls under Officer Discretion

As an example: areas of a police station that are restricted (i.e. armory, locker rooms, offices), trespassing inside the restricted areas of the Correctional Facility, trepassing inside restricted areas of a hospital (i.e. staff area of the pharmacy, surgery theatres when not permitted).



(2)04. Burglary ↑

• A person who enters into the locked or restricted property of another without their permission with the intention of committing a crime, typically theft.

• This crime cannot stack with (2)02. Trespassing.

- Penal Code (2)04 is a misdemeanor punishable by no less than 25 minutes and no more than 55 minutes imprisonment.

Burglary can include homes, apartments, offices, vehicles or any locked space with restricted access. Burglary is also committed irrelevant if any theft or other crime takes place. A less severe act of burglary is trespassing, which would account for instances where there is no intent to commit a crime, no locked door or other physical restriction.



(2)05. Possession Of Burglary Tools ↑

• A person who has in their possession the appropriate combination of tools necessary to commit burglary, such as a tension bar, screwdriver, shimmy, or other appropriate items.

- Penal Code (2)05 is an infraction of $3,000.

It must be demonstrated that the person has a certain combination of these tools or in an appropriate context that would assume their usage in burglary. Having a screwdriver is not punishable alone, but a screwdriver, along with a tension bar, is punishable.



(2)06. Robbery ↑

• A person who takes property from the possession of another against their will, by means of force or fear, such as through intimidation, assault or battery.

• This charge cannot stack with (2)07. Armed Robbery.

- Penal Code (2)06 is a felony punishable by an addition of 120 minutes imprisonment to any charges associated with the robbery attempt.

Robbery stacks with any Title 1 crimes that are attempted during the Robbery. It cannot stack with Armed Robbery, which is when the force, intimidation, or fear involves a dangerous weapon.


(2)07. Armed Robbery ↑

• A person who takes property from the possession of another against their will, by means of force facilitated with a weapon or with an item used as a weapon.

• This charge cannot stack with (2)06. Robbery.

- Penal Code (2)07 is a felony punishable by an addition of 180 minutes imprisonment to any charges associated with the armed robbery attempt.

Armed Robbery stacks with any Title 1 crimes that are attempted during the robbery. It cannot stack with Robbery.



(2)08. Petty Theft ↑

• A person who steals or takes the personal property of another worth $2,500 or less.

- Penal Code (2)08 is a misdemeanor punishable by no less than 20 minutes imprisonment and no more than 40 minutes imprisonment. This falls under Officer Discretion.



(2)09. Theft ↑

• A person who steals or takes the personal property of another worth more than $2,500 but less than $10,000.

- Penal Code (2)09 is a misdemeanor punishable by no less than 45 minutes imprisonment and no more than 90 minutes imprisonment.



(2)10. Grand Theft ↑

• A person who steals or takes the personal property of another worth $10,000 or more

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- Penal Code (2)10 is a felony punishable by no less than 180 minutes imprisonment and no more than 270 minutes imprisonment.



(2)11. Grand Theft Auto ↑

• A person who commits the theft of any vehicle, no matter the value.

• A person who illegally enters any parked vehicle’s driver seat.

• This charge cannot stack with any form of Trespassing or Burglary.

- Penal Code (2)11 is a felony punishable by no less than 120 minutes imprisonment and no more than 180 minutes imprisonment.
Grand Theft Auto does stack with theft, but not burglary or trespassing.


(2)12. Grand Theft Of A Firearm ↑

• A person who commits theft of any firearm, no matter the value or whether it is registered.

- Penal Code (2)12 is a felony punishable by no less than 180 minutes imprisonment and no more than 240 minutes imprisonment.

Grand Theft Of A Firearm does stack with Theft.


(2)13. Receiving Stolen Property ↑

• A person who knowingly buys or receives any property that has been stolen or that has been obtained in any manner constituting theft or extortion.

- Penal Code (2)13 is a misdemeanor punishable by no less than 25 minutes imprisonment and no more than 45 minutes imprisonment.

If an officer can prove that the individual should have known the item was stolen based on outside factors, such as the price or quality, or any sort of common knowledge, then the person can be charged.


(2)14. Extortion ↑

• A person who intimidates or influences another to provide or hand over properties or services.

• A person who utilizes or threatens their power or authority with demonstrated malice aforethought in order to compel action by another.

• A person who utilizes privileged information to intimidate another for certain property or services.

- Penal Code (2)14 is a felony punishable by no less than 180 minutes imprisonment and no more than 300 minutes imprisonment.

Extortion depends on a person or organization using its authority, power, or influence to intimidate and threaten someone in return for property or services. Property may be demanding money to keep quiet or demanding a certain personal payment to prevent a strike.
Extortion may serve in lieu of corruption depending on the circumstances, or if it involves a private organization.
A union threatening a strike or collective worker action is NOT extortion unless a specific leader or member is being paid to influence union operations.


(2)15. Forgery ↑

• A person who knowingly alters, creates, or uses a written or electronic document with the intent to defraud or deceive another.

• A person who knowingly alters, creates or uses a counterfeited driver’s license, pilot's license, identification card issued by a government agency or weapon license issued by a government agency.

• A person who knowingly signs a document or agreement, electronic or otherwise, without the consent or authority of whom they are signing for.

- Penal Code (2)15 is a misdemeanor punishable by no less than 30 minutes imprisonment and no more than 60 minutes imprisonment.



(2)16. Fraud ↑

• A person who intentionally misrepresents a matter of fact - whether by words or by conduct, by false or misleading allegations, or by concealment of what should have been disclosed - that deceives and is intended to deceive another so that such other will act upon it to their disadvantage.

- Penal Code (2)16 is a felony punishable by no less than 60 minutes imprisonment and no more than 150 minutes imprisonment.



(2)17. Vandalism ↑

• A person that defaces, damages, or destroys property which belongs to another.

- Penal Code (2)17 is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment of no less than 10 minutes and no more than 25 minutes. This falls under Officer Discretion.

[San Andreas State]

TITLE 3. Crimes Against Public Decency ↑


(3)01. Lewd Or Dissolute Conduct In Public ↑

• A person who solicits anyone to engage in inappropriate sexual or sexually suggestive conduct in any public place or in any place open to the public or exposed to public view.

• A person who engages in inappropriate sexual or sexually suggestive conduct in any public place or in any place open to the public or exposed to public view.

• A person who solicits sexual activity in a public place or any place open to public view.

- Penal Code (3)01 is a misdemeanor punishable by no less than 10 minutes imprisonment and no more than 20 minutes imprisonment. This falls under Officer Discretion.

Lewd or Dissolute Conduct refers to actions that are not necessarily Indecent Exposure, but can presumably involve or lead to Indecent Exposure. Suggestive motions or gestures in bathroom stalls or other areas that are considered indecent but not naked or involve genitalia is Lewd Or Dissolute Conduct.
This also applies for Indecent Exposure in areas like restrooms which involve your genitalia.


(3)02. Indecent Exposure ↑

• A person who intentionally exposes their naked body or genitalia on public property or in the public area of a privately owned business.

• A person who intentionally exposes their naked body or genitalia on private property without permission of the property owner.

• A person who engages in sex or other sexual activity in plain view of a minor.

- Penal Code(3)02 is a misdemeanor punishable by no less than 20 minutes imprisonment and no more than 40 minutes imprisonment. This falls under Officer Discretion.
- If committed knowingly in the presence of a minor, the perpetrator shall receive the maximum sentence.

Private parties / reservations in public areas are considered public events that can be restricted and therefore permit naked bodies. It is when it is in a public area or exposed to children that it is indecent exposure.
Genetalia does not include breasts. Assume below the belt exposure.



(3)03. Prostitution ↑

• A person who knowingly engages in a sexual act in return for payment, goods, services or other items of value.

- Penal Code (3)03 is a felony punishable by no less than imprisonment for 60 minutes imprisonment and no more than 120 minutes imprisonment.

Anyone who cannot be proven to commit prostitution may charged with Indecent Exposure or Lewd or Dissolute Conduct depending on the circumstances.

The individual(s) performing the sexual acts in return for money, goods, services or other items of value are to be charged with prostitution.



(3)04. Solicitation of Prostitution ↑

• A person who offers payment, goods, services or other items of value to an individual in exchange for sexual acts.

- Penal Code (3)04 is a felony punishable by no less than imprisonment for 60 minutes imprisonment and no more than 120 minutes imprisonment.

Anyone who cannot be proven to commit prostitution may charged with Indecent Exposure or Lewd or Dissolute Conduct depending on the circumstances.

The individual(s) paying another person(s) money, goods, services or other items of value in exchange for a sexual act are to be charged with Solicitation of Prostitution.



(3)05. Pandering / Pimping ↑

• A person who solicits or advertises, aids or provides transport or supervises persons involved in prostitution and retains some or all of the money earned.

- Penal Code (3)05 is a felony punishable by no less than 90 minutes imprisonment and no more than 180 minutes imprisonment.



(3)06. Sexual Assault ↑

• A person who commits verbal abuse for the purpose of sexual arousal, gratification, or abuse.

• A person who threatens imminent harm or nonconsensual sexual contact or puts another under the belief of imminent harm or nonconsensual sexual contact.

- Penal Code (3)06 is a misdemeanor punishable by no less than 25 minutes imprisonment and no more than 45 minutes imprisonment.


(3)07. Sexual Battery ↑

• A person who commits unwanted touching or sexual contact.

• A person who causes battery or similar aggressive physical contact for the purpose of sexual arousal, gratification, or abuse.

- Penal Code (3)07 is a felony punishable by no less than 270 minutes imprisonment and no more than 300 minutes imprisonment.



(3)08. Rape ↑

• A person who forces another to engage in sexual intercourse.

• A person who performs non consensual sexual intercourse with another.

• A person who performs sexual intercourse with another who is incapacitated, disabled, or unable to give consent.

- Penal Code (3)08 is a felony punishable by no less than 360 minutes imprisonment and no more than 720 minutes imprisonment.



(3)09. Statutory Rape ↑

• A person who engages in mutually-interested sexual intercourse with another who is under the age of 18 and therefore cannot give legal consent.

- Penal Code (3)09 is a felony punishable by no less than 300 minutes imprisonment and no more than 360 minutes imprisonment.



(3)10. Stalking ↑

• A person who intentionally and maliciously follows or harasses another person who has made it known that they do not consent to such following or harassment,

• A person who violates an official restraining order issued by a court.

- Penal Code (3)10 is a felony punishable by no less than 150 minutes imprisonment and no more than 210 minutes imprisonment.
- If the perpetrator violated a restraining order, they shall receive the maximum sentence.

[San Andreas State]

TITLE 4. Crimes Against Public Justice ↑


(4)01. Bribery ↑

• A person who offers or gives a monetary gift, gratuity, valuable goods, or other reward to a public official, government employee, or peace officer in an attempt to influence their duties or actions.

• A person who gives services or nonmaterial, but valuable actions to a public official, government employee, or peace officer in an attempt to influence their duties or actions.

- Penal Code (4)01 is a felony punishable by no less than 180 minutes imprisonment and no more than 240 minutes imprisonment.

(4)02. Failure To Pay A Fine ↑

• A person who fails to pay a fine or court-ordered fee within clearly stated and allotted time period.

-Penal Code (4)02 is a misdemeanor punishable by 15 minutes imprisonment. This falls under Officer Discretion.

Arrest warrant applications for this charge can only be filed by the officer who issued the fine the person failed to pay, or by a Sergeant within their department. However, any officer may perform an arrest regardless of whether a warrant has been issued for this charge if they encounter an individual with an unpaid fine.



(4)03. Contempt of Court*** ↑

• A person who willfully disobeys the verbal or written order of a court authority, disrespects the decorum of the court, or otherwise infringes upon due process.

• This charge can only be issued by a Judge or agent of a court.

- Penal Code (4)03 is a misdemeanor punishable by no less than 15 minutes imprisonment and no more than 240 minutes imprisonment.

The Contempt of Court charge is an imprisonment set by a judge relative to a particular court case and the actions committed by the individual disobeying court orders and activities. This is different from (4)04. Subpoena Violation which has to do with official paperwork or documents.



(4)04. Subpoena Violation ↑

• A person who ignores or violates a subpoena order issued by the Courts.

• A person who ignores or violates a subpoena order issued by the Senate of the State of San Andreas

- Penal Code (4)04 is a misdemeanor punishable by 30 minutes imprisonment.


(4)05. Dissuading A Witness Or Victim ↑

• A person who knowingly and maliciously prevents or encourages any witness or victim from attending or giving testimony at any trial, proceeding, or inquiry authorized by law with the use of bribery, fear, or other tactics.

• A person who prevents the distribution, completion, answering, or due process of an affidavit or other legal statement.

- Penal Code (4)05 is a felony punishable by no less than 210 minutes imprisonment and no more than 300 minutes imprisonment.



(4)06. False Information To A Government Employee ↑

• A person who provides false information or details to a peace officer during the course of a criminal investigation or lawful detainment.

• A person who provides false information or details to a government employee during the course of an investigation.

• A person who provides false information or details to a member of the Senate of the State of San Andreas during the course of an investigation or hearing.

• A person who provides false information or details against another person(s) in a police report or other legal document.

• This charge cannot stack with (4)08. Perjury.

- Penal Code (4)06 is a misdemeanor punishable by no less than 35 minutes imprisonment and no more than 45 minutes imprisonment. This falls under Officer Discretion.



(4)07. Filing A False Complaint ↑

• A person who knowingly files a false complaint, statement, document, or representation with any organization regarding the conduct, job performance, or behavior of a public official or employee for the purpose of initiating false administrative action against that official.

- Penal Code (4)07 is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment of no less than 25 minutes and no more than 35 minutes. This falls under Officer Discretion.



(4)08. Perjury ↑

• A person who knowingly provides false information while under oath in a court of law
  A person who knowingly provides false information as part of an affidavit, testimony, court-ordered deposition, or document with a statement signifying its authenticity under penalty of perjury.

• This charge cannot stack with (4)06. False Information To A Government Employee.

- Penal Code (4)08 is a felony punishable by no less than 90 minutes imprisonment and no more than 120 minutes imprisonment.



(4)09. Failure To Identify To A Peace Officer ↑

• A person who, while being detained or under arrest by a peace officer, fails to provide a peace officer or other legal authority their name as it appears on an I.D. card or other identifiable information for MDC purposes.

- Penal Code (4)09 is a misdemeanor punishable by no less 10 minutes and no more than 15 minutes imprisonment. This falls under Office Discretion.

As per (12)11. Maximum Imprisonment someone who fails to identify and provide a way to properly charge them will be imprisoned 900 minutes until they identify themselves, after which this charge, plus all applicable charges, can be placed on their record and their sentence adjusted.



(4)10. Impersonation Of A Government Employee ↑

• A person who pretends or implies the role of a government worker, such as a peace officer, paramedic, tax collector, federal investigator, or other official.

• A person who wears an official or realistic government employee uniform with an official or realistic badge or identification tag except on an official, legally sanctioned movie or production set.

• A person who claims to be a government worker in order to deceive or take advantage of another individual or organization.

- Penal Code (4)10 is a misdemeanor punishable by no less 75 minutes imprisonment and no more than 95 minutes imprisonment.



(4)11. Obstruction Of A Government Employee ↑

• A person who shows a clear and motivated attempt to prevent a government employee from conducting their duties.

• A person who fails to comply with an officer's lawful orders.

• A person who, after being issued a ticket, citation, or infraction, continues to violate such law and ignore an officer’s orders.

• A person who enters a crime scene after being told to stop and turn away by a Peace Officer.

- Penal Code (4)11 is a misdemeanor punishable by no less than 20 minutes imprisonment and no more than 30 minutes imprisonment.

A government employee would need to contact a peace officer to get the charge of Obstruction issued.



(4)12. Resisting A Peace Officer ↑

• A person who avoids apprehension from an officer by non-vehicular means or resists apprehension by any physical means.
  This charge does not include the attempt to flee and evade by vehicular means, which is (8)02. Evading a Peace Officer.

- Penal Code (4)12 is a misdemeanor punishable by no less than 25 minutes imprisonment and no more than 45 minutes imprisonment. This falls under Officer Discretion.



(4)13. Escape From Custody ↑
A person who has been physically detained by use of restraints or physical force by a peace officer and escapes from said Peace Officer’s personal custody, resulting in a warrant or APB being needed to apprehend the suspect.

• Until a warrant or APB is placed, this incident is classified as (4)12. Resisting a Peace Officer.

• (( If a person quits during an arrest, they may be charged with Escape From Custody at admin discretion. ))

- Penal Code (4)13 is a felony punishable by 100 minutes imprisonment in addition to any outstanding charges on an individual who commits an escape.



(4)14. Escape ↑

• Any person arrested, booked, charged, or convicted of any crime who thereafter escapes from a county or city jail, prison, community service, or custody of a Correctional or Parole Officer.

- Penal Code (4)14 is a felony punishable by an additional 240 minutes imprisonment to any outstanding charges on an individual who commits an escape.



(4)15. Prisoner Breakout ↑

• A person who directly aids or assists an inmate with escaping from the law, including the lawful custody of a peace officer, prisoner transport, parole, community service, or incarceration in a county jail or state prison.
  A person who provides information or insights that subsequently assist an inmate with escaping from the law.
  

- Penal Code (4)15 is a felony punishable by 180 minutes imprisonment.



(4)16. Human Trafficking ↑

• A person who intentionally smuggles non-citizens into the state without proper visas and authorization.
  A person who intentionally restricts another’s liberty with intent for forced labor or sex trafficking, or other forced activities.
  This charge does not stack with (1)10. Kidnapping
  

- Penal Code (4)16 is a felony punishable by no less than 300 minutes imprisonment and no more than 360 minutes imprisonment.



(4)17. Misuse Of A Government Hotline ↑

• A person who uses an emergency government hotline for any purpose other than an emergency situation which involves a life-or-death request for assistance or other purposes dictated by the hotline managers.
  A person who uses any non-emergency or public hotline for purposes irrelevant to that particular government office, department, or agency.
  A person who performs prank calls, fake calls, or tries to incite mayhem through public government lines
  

- Penal Code (4)17 is a misdemeanor punishable by no less than 10 minutes imprisonment and no more than 20 minutes imprisonment. This falls under Officer Discretion.



(4)18. Tampering With Evidence ↑

• A person who destroys or attempts to destroy, conceal, or alter any evidence that can later potentially be used in a criminal investigation or court proceeding.
  

- Penal Code (4)18 is a felony punishable by no less than 120 minutes imprisonment and no more than 180 minutes imprisonment.



(4)19. Introduction Of Contraband ↑

• A person who provides contraband to an inmate of a correctional facility, or attempts to enter a facility with the intent to illegally transport contraband within it.
  

- Penal Code (4)19 is a felony punishable by no less than 100 minutes imprisonment and no more than 150 minutes imprisonment.



(4)20. Violation Of Parole Or Probation ↑

• A person who willfully violates the terms of a probation or parole agreement.
  

- Penal Code (4)20 is a felony punishable by an extension of 180 minutes imprisonment in addition to the inmate’s current sentence. This falls under discretion of the parole officer.



(4)21. Voter Fraud / Voter Pandering ↑

• An individual who dissuades or influences official voting outcomes through illicit, illegal, or unethical manners.
  • • An individual who commits the criminal offense of buying votes when he or she promises, offers, or gives to a person, directly or indirectly, an undue benefit, for the person or a third party or entity:
      in order that the person vote, refrain from voting, cast a void vote, cast his or her vote in favor of or against a particular person or proposal.
    - Penal Code (4)21 is a felony punishable by no less than 60 minutes imprisonment and no more than 120 minutes imprisonment.
    
    
    
    (4)22. Corruption Of Public Duty ↑
    • A government employee who acts outside the interests of the public good or public justice.
      A government employee who demonstrates criminal negligence in their duties.
      A government employee convicted by the Department of Justice for committing a felony while on duty.
      
    - Penal Code (4)22 is a felony punishable by no less than 240 minutes imprisonment and no more than 300 minutes imprisonment.
    
    
    
    (4)23. Corruption Of Public Office ↑
    • A person who acts outside the interests of the public good, public justice, or duties of those in public office.
      
    - Penal Code (4)23 is a felony punishable by no less than 300 minutes imprisonment and no more than 360 minutes imprisonment.
    
    
    
    (4)24. Contempt of Senate*** ↑
    • A person who willfully disobeys the verbal or written order of the Senate, disrespects the decorum of the Senate, or otherwise infringes upon any senate process.
      This charge can only be issued by Senator or Judge.
    - Penal Code (4)24 is a misdemeanor punishable by no less than 15 minutes imprisonment and no more than 240 minutes imprisonment.
    
    Decorum would mean internationally or unintentionally interrupting or making any loud noise while the Senate is in process.

[San Andreas State]

TITLE 5. Crimes Against Public Peace ↑


(5)01. Disturbing The Peace ↑

• A person who creates a dangerous or intimidating situation in a public place or in the public area of private property.
  A person who attempts to provoke, incite, or promote harm to another person through gestures, language, claims, actions, or other methods.
  A person whose profanity, language, voice, or noise reasonably disturbs nearby civilians or intends to incite violence.
  

- Penal Code (5)01 is a misdemeanor punishable by no less than 15 minutes imprisonment and no more than 25 minutes imprisonment. This falls under Officer Discretion.



(5)02. Unlawful Assembly ↑

• A person who refuses to leave public property after being ordered to do so by its state agency property manager or a peace officer.
  A person who refuses to leave the scene of a crime or other area after being ordered to so whose presence could hinder police operations.
  A group that fails to protest or demonstrate peacefully in a designated “free speech zone” or without proper permits or authorization from the city.
  A person who refuses to leave private property they were invited to access after being instructed to do so by the property owner or manager.
  This charge cannot stack with Trespassing of any kind.

- Penal Code (5)02 is a misdemeanor punishable by no less than 20 minutes imprisonment and no more than 35 minutes imprisonment. This falls under Officer Discretion.



(5)03. Incitement To Riot ↑

• A person whose actions deliberately agitates or intends to agitate a crowd or large group of people organized or located peacefully in a public or private area in order to promote acts of violence or civil unrest.
  A group of people who could be reasonably identified by a peace officer to be gang members whose actions in a public area intend to incite violence, encourage mayhem, or promote civil unrest.
  

- Penal Code (5)03 is a felony punishable by no less than 120 minutes imprisonment and no more than 150 minutes imprisonment. This falls under Officer Discretion.



(5)04. Vigilantism ↑

• A person who attempts to effect justice according to their own understanding of right and wrong, or an unauthorized person attempts to enforce the law. A citizen's arrest may only be effected when a civilian, out of fear for their own safety or the safety of their close friends or relatives, subdues or detains another who is violating the law.
  A person who violates (12)10. Good Samaritan Clause.
  

- Penal Code (5)04 is a felony punishable by no less than 90 minutes imprisonment and no more than 120 minutes imprisonment.

Vigilantism does not apply when a law enforcement officer in the vicinity is in need of immediate assistance, and a civilian aids such officer - for example, helping an officer apprehend an unarmed resisting suspect by holding him down.



(5)05. Terrorism*** ↑

• A person who, uses systematic threats or actions against the public good to cause fear and intimidation at a grand scale.
  A person who commits an attack or threatens an attack on a major public or private facility, such as a office complex, stadium, public transportation system, bridge, or other such structure.
  This charge can only be issued at the order of the Governor or Chief Justice.
  

- Penal Code (5)05 is a felony punishable 900 minutes imprisonment.

(( This charge requires an in-game lead admin (level 4+) or higher to be approved in lieu of the Governor or Chief Justice ICly.))

[San Andreas State]

TITLE 6. Of Crimes Against Public Health And Safety ↑


(6)01. Possession Of A Controlled Substance ↑

• A person who possesses any controlled substance, except when the substance has been lawfully prescribed to them by a licensed practitioner of medicine or is legally available without a prescription.
  

- Penal Code (6)01 is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment of no less than 15 minutes and no more than 20 minutes. This falls under Officer Discretion.
- See (6)11 Possession of Marijuana, for conditions concerning Marijuana.



(6)02. Possession Of A Controlled Substance With Intent To Sell ↑

• A person in possession of a controlled substance or multiple controlled substances in an amount of over one ounce (28 grams).
  

- Penal Code (6)02 is a felony punishable by 30 minutes for every half-ounce (14 grams) of total controlled substances in possession upon arrest up to 600 minutes. Total possesion is rounded up to the nearest half-ounce if the perpetrator has more than 28 grams.

At 28 grams or higher add 30 minutes for every 14 grams in total possession. If the perpetrator has, for example, 60 grams, which is 2 ounces and 4 grams, charge them with 150 minutes, which is four half-ounce increments of 30 minutes (56 grams) and rounded up for the last half ounce (the next 14 grams or less.)

(( Each drug (xx/xx) within inventory is considered 1 gram. ))



(6)03. Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia ↑

• A person who willingly possesses a device or mechanism used exclusively for the processing or consumption of an illegal controlled substance.
  

- Penal Code (6)03 is an infraction of $1,500.



(6)04. Maintaining A Place For The Purpose Of Distribution ↑

• A person who opens or maintains any property for the purpose of unlawfully selling, giving away, storing, or using any controlled substance, firearm, or other illicit device, good, or service.

.
- Penal Code (6)04 is a felony punishable by no less than 45 minutes imprisonment and no more than 60 minutes imprisonment.



(6)05. Manufacture Of A Controlled Substance ↑

• A person who, except as otherwise provided by law, manufactures, compounds, converts, produces, or prepares, either directly or indirectly by chemical or natural extraction, any illegal substance.

- Penal Code (6)05 is a felony punishable by no less than 120 minutes imprisonment and no more than 180 minutes imprisonment



(6)06. Sale Of A Controlled Substance ↑

• A person who sells, or offers to sell, a controlled substance to another person, regardless of whether or not they possess that controlled substance.

- Penal Code (6)06 is a felony punishable by no less than 90 minutes imprisonment and no more than 120 minutes imprisonment.

Since it’s irrelevant of possession, this charge can indeed stack with whatever the present possession of a drug is on someone if they are in fact also in illegal possession of a controlled substance. This means anyone caught selling a controlled substance is also charged with whatever possession they currently have too.



(6)07. Possession Of An Open Container ↑

• A person who possesses an visible and open container of alcohol in a public place or in a motor vehicle.

- Penal Code (6)07 is an infraction of $1,000.


(6)08. Public Intoxication ↑

• A person who is found in any public place under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
  

- Penal Code (6)08 is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for no less than 10 minutes and no more than 25 minutes. This falls under Officer Discretion.



(6)09. Under The Influence Of A Controlled Substance ↑

• A person who uses or is under the influence of a controlled substance or dangerous substance without the proper permits or prescription to use such a substance.
  A person can only be charged with this statute for consumption of marijuana if they commit other crimes under the influence of marijuana, or if they are found to be under the influence of marijuana in public, or both.
  

- Penal Code (6)09 is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for no less than 25 minutes and no more than 35 minutes. This falls under Officer Discretion.



(6)10. Facial Obstruction While Committing A Crime ↑

• A person who wears any mask, hood, or facial obstruction to conceal their identity in any public place that refuses to remove the obstruction upon order of a peace officer. This does not apply to individuals wearing traditional holiday costumes, or individuals wearing protective facial equipment for professional trades or employment.
  A person who wears any mask, hood, or facial obstruction while committing a crime, regardless of the purpose of the obstruction.
  

- Penal Code (6)10 is a misdemeanor punishable by 10 minutes imprisonment. This falls under Officer Discretion.



(6)11. Possession of Marijuana ↑

• A person who is found to be in posession of Marijuana shall be charged with one of the three offences depending on the amount listed below:
  6.0 grams or less - (6)12 Posession of Marijuana
  Between 7.0 grams to 27.0 grams - (6)01 Possession of Controlled Substance.
  28.0 grams and more - (6)02 Posession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell.
  

- Penal Code (6)11 is an infraction of $1,000 for possession of up to 3.0g of marijuana, $2,000 for possession of amounts greater than 3.0g but less than or equal to 5.0g, and $3,000 for possession of amounts greater than 5.0g but less than or equal to 6.0g.

[San Andreas State]

TITLE 7. Crimes Against State Dependents ↑


(7)01. Animal Abuse / Cruelty ↑

• A person who intentionally maims, mutilates, tortures, wounds, or kills a living animal.
  A person whose neglect maims, mutilates, tortures, wounds, or kills a living animal.
  A person who owns a pet or animal that is not reasonably considered domesticated, safe, or healthy for the animal or the owner, without a proper permit.
  

- Penal Code (7)01 is a felony punishable by no less than 80 minutes imprisonment and no more than 150 minutes imprisonment.
- If the act of abuse was due to neglect or the result of an accident caused by neglect or ignorance the offender shall receive the minimum sentence.
- If the animal was a police-trained animal during active duty, whether or not intentional, the offender shall receive the maximum sentence.

"Domesticated" refers to animals listed in this list of domesticated and semi-domesticated animals.



(7)02. Child Abuse ↑

• A person who willfully inflicts any cruel, excessive, or inhuman corporal punishment upon a child under 18 years of age.
  A person who willfully inflicts an injury to a child under 18 years of age, resulting in traumatic harm.
  A person who causes traumatic injury to a child under 18 years of age due to their negligence.

- Penal Code (7)02 is a felony punishable by no less than 360 minutes imprisonment and no more than 720 minutes imprisonment.
- If the act was caused by negligence the individual shall receive the minimum sentence.


(7)03. Sale of Alcohol To A Minor ↑

• A person who willfully and knowingly sells alcohol to a minor under the age of 21.
  

- Penal Code (7)03 is a misdemeanor punishable by no less than 25 minutes imprisonment and no more than 35 minutes imprisonment.



(7)04. Minor Alcohol Violation ↑

• A minor under the age of 21 who is in possession of alcohol for consumption, products for consumption containing alcohol, or appears to be under the influence of alcohol.
  

- Penal Code (7)04 is an infraction punishable by a fine of $1,500 and sending of the minor to their parent's or guardian's home.



(7)05. Possession Of Child Pornography ↑

• Every person who knowingly possesses imagery, film, video, storage devices that hold content of a person under the age of 18 engaging or simulating sexual conduct.
  

- Penal Code (7)05 is a felony punishable by 180 minutes imprisonment.

[San Andreas State]

TITLE 8. Vehicular Offenses ↑


(8)00. Limitations ↑

• All Vehicle Offenses under Title 8 have a policy of being charged once for each vehicle a person uses or effects for each road law incident that takes place. Please see Penal Code (11)00 for details on the definition of a road law incident. Please also note that these charges, while considered an extension of the policies and procedures for Title 11. Road Law, do not adhere to the limitations in times or fines under Title 11. Road Law.
  (8)08. Hit and Run can be charged for each vehicle that a driver or pedestrian commits hit and run upon. All other charges in Title 8 are charged for each vehicle the perpetrator commits the violation within. Changing vehicles during a pursuit for example can lead to two charges of (8)02. Evading a Peace Officer, etc.

(8)01. Driving With A Suspended License ↑

• A person who drives a vehicle, whether on land, sea, or in air, while having a suspended license or authorization.
  

- Penal Code (8)01 is a misdemeanor punishable by no less than 20 minutes imprisonment and no more than 25 minutes imprisonment.

(( A suspended license expires after the end of the suspension period set by the peace officer, whether or not the individual has a scripted drivers license. ))



(8)02. Evading A Peace Officer ↑
A person who, while operating or being in a vehicle on land, or while operating a bicycle, wilfully flees or otherwise attempts to evade or avoid a pursuing peace officer who communicates visually or audibly their request to pull over or stop.
- Penal Code (8)02 is a felony punishable by 120 minutes imprisonment, and suspension of driver's license for between twelve (12) and forty-eight (48) hours at the officer’s discretion.

- This charge does not include the attempt to flee and evade by foot, which is (4)12. Resisting a Peace Officer.



(8)03. Evading A Peace Officer — High Performance Vehicle ↑

• A person who, while operating or being in a high performance land vehicle, wilfully flees or otherwise attempts to evade or avoid a pursuing peace officer who communicates visually or audibly their request to pull over or stop.
  

- Penal Code (8)03 is a felony punishable by 240 minutes imprisonment, and revocation of driver's license.

- This charge does not include the attempt to flee and evade by foot, which is (4)12. Resisting a Peace Officer.
- High Performance Vehicles Include: Buffalo, Comet, Turismo, Bullet, Cheetah, Infernus, Banshee, ZR-350, Super GT, Phoenix, Jester, Elegy, FCR-900



(8)04. Evading A Peace Officer — Oversized Vehicle ↑

• A person who, while operating or being in an oversized land vehicle, wilfully flees or otherwise attempts to evade or avoid a pursuing peace officer who communicates visually or audibly their request to pull over or stop.
  

- Penal Code (8)04 is a felony punishable by 240 minutes imprisonment, and revocation of driver's license.

- This charge does not include the attempt to flee and evade by foot, which is (4)12. Resisting a Peace Officer.
- Oversized Vehicles Include: Linerunner, Roadtrain, Trashmaster, Bus, Coach, Packers, Flatbed, Combine Harvester



(8)05. Evading A Peace Officer — Naval Vessel ↑

• A person who, while operating or being in a naval vessel, wilfully flees or otherwise attempts to evade or avoid a pursuing peace officer who communicates visually or audibly their request to stop.
  

- Penal Code (8)05 is a felony punishable by 120 minutes imprisonment.

- This charge does not include the attempt to flee and evade by foot, which is (4)12. Resisting a Peace Officer.



(8)06. Evading A Peace Officer — Aircraft ↑

• A person who, while operating or being in an aircraft, wilfully flees or otherwise attempts to evade or avoid a pursuing peace officer who communicates visually or audibly their request to land or stop.
  

- Penal Code (8)06 is a felony punishable by 240 minutes imprisonment.

- This charge does not include the attempt to flee and evade by foot, which is (4)12. Resisting a Peace Officer.



(8)07. Flying Without A Pilot's License ↑

• A person operating an aircraft without a proper license or authorization.
  

- Penal Code (8)07 is a misdemeanor punishable by no less than 25 minutes imprisonment and no more than 35 minutes imprisonment.



(8)08. Hit And Run ↑

• A person who hits another person or occupied vehicle and leaves the scene of the accident.
  A person involved in the accident who after being requested by another party involved in the accident fails to disclose their name, provide their license for observation for the purpose of identifying such person, or provides false and misleading information.
  

- Penal Code (8)08 is a felony punishable by 180 minutes of imprisonment.

This charge can be applied for each instance of hit and run occurring over the course of a road law incident.



(8)09. Reckless Operation Of An Aircraft ↑

• A person who demonstrates careless or general disregard for the safety of themselves or others while operating an aircraft.
  A person who performs stunts or dangerous aeronautical maneuvers while over populated areas or while dangerously close to other aircraft.
  A person who fails to give appropriate distance or clearance to another aircraft in operation.
  

- Penal Code (8)09 is a felony punishable by 90 minutes imprisonment, as well as revocation of the person’s license to fly.



(8)10. Reckless Operation Of An Off-Road Or Naval Vehicle ↑

• A person who demonstrates careless or general disregard for the safety of themselves or others while operating a naval vehicle or vehicle intended for off-road travel.
  

- Penal Code (8)10 is a misdemeanor punishable by no less than 35 minutes imprisonment and no more than 45 minutes imprisonment.
- Officer may at their discretion either revoke the user's license or permit, or suspend said license or permit for twelve (12) hours.



(8)11. Failure To Adhere To ATC Protocols ↑

• A person who failures to respond to identification requests from nearby aircraft or Air Traffic Control.
  

- Penal Code (8)11 is a felony punishable by 180 minutes imprisonment.
- Individuals who do not respond to ATC traffic may become a target of the San Andreas National Guard and be shot down.



(8)12. Failure To Adhere To Flight Protocols ↑

• A person who failures to follow the flight protocols as detailed in Section 3. of the State Aviation Act Of 2015.
  

- Penal Code (8)12 is a felony punishable by 45 minutes imprisonment.
- Individuals who do not respond to ATC traffic may become a target of the San Andreas National Guard and be shot down.



(8)13. Restricted Airspace Violation ↑

• A person who enters the restricted airspace as detailed in Section 4 of the State Aviation Act Of 2015 and refuses to leave such airspace after being ordered to leave such airspace.
  

- Penal Code (8)13 is a felony punishable by 180 minutes imprisonment.
- Individuals who do not respond to ATC traffic or continually evade may become a target of the San Andreas National Guard and be shot down.

[San Andreas State]

TITLE 9. Control Of Deadly Weapons And Equipment ↑


(9)01. Possession Of A Prohibited Weapon ↑

• A civilian who possesses any prohibited weapon that is illegal in possession or not considered part of any legal weapon type.

• Prohibited Weapons include;
  A blade or improvised blade over three inches in length that can be used as a cutting, slashing or stabbing weapon, whether or not concealed;
  Brass Knuckles of any variety capable of being worn on the fingers of the hand and used as an offensive weapon, whether or not concealed;
  Baton or Nightstick possessed without a PF, GC, or CCW issued by the LSPD Firearms Licensing Division, whether or not concealed.

- Penal Code (9)01 is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment of no less than 15 minutes and no more than 30 minutes. This falls under Officer Discretion.



(9)02. Possession Of An Unlicensed Firearm ↑

• A civilian who carries a legal, but unlicensed weapon on their person, in their vehicle, place of business, or other facility without proper permits.
  A person who knowingly and willingly allows another person to carry a weapon on their person, in their vehicle, place of business, or other facility without proper permits.
  

- Penal Code (9)02 is a misdemeanor punishable by no less than 30 minutes imprisonment and no more than 45 minutes imprisonment.
-If the individual has a felony on record, they shall receive the maximum sentence.

Unlicensed weapons include the Colt 45, Desert Eagle, Country Rifle, Shotgun or any other weapons that someone can obtain a license to use, but owns in this specific instance as unlicensed weapons. Illegal firearms are in contrast weapons that are never legal to own, such as UZIs. Assault weapons are AK-47s, etc.



(9)03. Possession Of An Illegal Firearm ↑

• A civilian who possesses any firearm that is illegal in possession or not considered part of any legal weapon type.
  A person who possesses a firearm that contains illegal modifications in its design including, but not limited to, fully automatic firearms, magazine extensions, and silencers.
  

- Penal Code (9)03 is a felony punishable by no less than 120 minutes imprisonment and no more than 180 minutes imprisonment.

(( Script-wise this includes Silenced Pistols, TEC-9s, MP5s and UZIs, regardless of skinning or IC interpretations. ))



(9)04. Possession Of An Assault Weapon ↑

• A civilian who possesses an illegal firearm which uses high-velocity, high-caliber, or specialized ammunition including, but not limited to, FMJ ammunition or HEIAP bullets.
  

- Penal Code (9)04 is a felony punishable by no less than 180 minutes imprisonment and no more than 240 minutes imprisonment.

(( Script-wise this includes AK-47s, M4s, sniper rifles and automatic shotguns, regardless of skinning or IC interpretations. ))



(9)05. Unlicensed Distribution Of A Weapon ↑

• A person who participates in the illegal distribution of any weapon defined under Title 9 without proper permits or authorization.
  A person who offers to sell any weapon defined under Title 9 without proper permits or authorization.
  

- Penal Code (9)05 is a felony punishable by no less than 240 minutes imprisonment and no more than 360 minutes imprisonment.

(( This charge is for the distribution of any weapon considered illegal in other charges. Scriptwise batons, canes, bats and golf clubs are still legal to distribute. ))



(9)06. Possession Of An Explosive Device ↑

• A civilian who possesses any manufactured or improvised device or equipment which is made from explosive and/or highly flammable liquid, gas or solid materials.
  - Penal Code (9)06 is a felony punishable by no less than 240 minutes imprisonment and no more than 360 minutes imprisonment.

(9)07. Manufacture or Possession of an Improvised Device ↑

• Except as otherwise provided by law, A civilian who manufactures, assembles, disassembles, or possesses parts of any dangerous weapon, explosive, trap, firearm, blade or other destructive device that does not apply or is appropriate to any other penal code entries.
  This may only be charged against person(s) when it can be proven an individual manufactured improvised blade(s), for example: in a prison environment, otherwise (9)01. Possession Of An Illegal Blade is to be used if an individual is found with an improvised blade.
  This code entry cannot stack with any other Title 9. Control of Deadly Weapons And Equipment charges.
  

- Penal Code (9)07 is a felony punishable by no less than 180 minutes imprisonment and no more than 240 minutes imprisonment.



(9)08. Possession of Weaponry With Intent To Sell ↑

• A person who is in possession of more than 5 full weapons or weapon components in any combination or amount with the intent to distribute, deliver, or sell.
  

- Penal Code (9)08 is a felony punishable by no less than 300 minutes imprisonment and no more than 360 minutes imprisonment.



(9)09. Possession Of Explosive Devices With Intent To Sell ↑

• A person who is in possession of more than 3 explosive devices or explosive device materials in any combination with the intent to distribute, deliver, or sell.
  

- Penal Code (9)09 is a felony punishable by no less than 360 minutes imprisonment and no more than 420 minutes imprisonment.



(9)10. Brandishing A Firearm ↑

• A person who is pointing, holding, or brandishing a firearm, air or gas operated weapon, or object that appears like a firearm without proper toy and prop identification in an attempt to elicit fear or hysteria.
  A person holding an object in a manner similar to a firearm who attempts to elicit the same fear or response as brandishing an actual firearm.
  

- Penal Code (9)10 is a misdemeanor punishable by no less than 20 minutes imprisonment and no more than 30 minutes imprisonment, as well as revocation of the person's firearms permit if applicable.

Brandishing explicitly notes that the purpose is to elicit fear or hysteria. A Weapons Discharge violation is irrelevant of the intent to elicit hysteria so the two charges can be stacked if appropriate.



(9)11. Weapons Discharge Violation ↑

• A person who fires a firearm without due cause or justifiable motive regardless of registration status or legality.
  A person committing this offense from a vehicle, whether land, sea, or in air, shall instead be charged with (9)12. Drive-By Shooting.
  

- Penal Code (9)11 is a misdemeanor punishable by no less than 25 minutes imprisonment and no more than 35 minutes imprisonment, as revocation of the person's firearms permit for seven day if applicable.

This charge can stack with brandishing a firearm, so you can in fact be charged both. A discharge however is different from brandishing, which requires the perpetrator to be using the brandishing as a way to elicit fear or hysteria.



(9)12. Drive-By Shooting ↑

• A person who drives a vehicle, whether on land, sea, or in air, and has a passenger who they knowingly and willingly let discharge a firearm from within the vehicle, and the passenger is not an on-duty peace officer.
  A person who exits a vehicle only to immediately discharge a firearm afterward.
  A person who discharges a weapon in a vehicle, whether on land, sea, or in air, and is not an on-duty peace officer with proper authorization.
  

- Penal Code (9)12 is a felony punishable by no less than 240 minutes imprisonment and no more than 300 minutes imprisonment.



(9)13. CCW / PF Violation ↑

• A person who carries concealed a legal, registered firearm that is not authorized as a conceal-carry weapon.
  A person who carries concealed a legal, registered firearm that they are not authorized to carry concealed.
  A person who does not carry proper permits or documentation for their weapon or occupational weapon usage.
  Any other firearms regulatory violations as set by the appropriate licensing agency.
  

- Penal Code (9)13 is a misdemeanor punishable by no less than 25 minutes imprisonment and no more than 40 minutes imprisonment as well as weapon license revocation upon Officer Discretion. This entire charge also falls under Officer Discretion.

The LSPD has the authority to regulate all firearms policy. Any violations of their policies apply to (9)13. This includes violations pertaining special weapons usage, such as for a prop as part of a production or as a security guard, etc. See (10)08 for more details. See below for links to appropriate LSPD pages for PF and CCW policies.
CCW
PF