California Penal Code Study Workbook Flashcards

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering 52 essential California Penal Code sections, including crimes against persons, property, narcotics, and firearms enhancements as outlined in the Academy Study Workbook.

PC 148 | Resisting/Obstructing Officer

Willfully resisting, delaying, or obstructing any public officer, peace officer, or EMT in the discharge of duties. Max Penalty: $1\text{ year}$ in county jail.

PC 187 | Murder

The unlawful killing of a human being, or a fetus, with malice aforethought. Max Penalty: Death penalty or Life Without Possibility of Parole (LWOP).

PC 192 | Manslaughter

The unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought. Includes voluntary (heat of passion), involuntary (criminal negligence), and vehicular. Max Penalty: $11\text{ years}$ state prison.

PC 207 | Kidnapping

Forcibly, or by fear, stealing or taking any person and carrying them into another country, state, or county. Max Penalty: $8\text{ years}$ (simple) or LWOP (aggravated).

PC 211 | Robbery

Felonious taking of personal property in the possession of another, from their person, against their will, by force or fear. Max Penalty: $9\text{ years}$ state prison for 1st degree.

PC 215 | Carjacking

Taking a motor vehicle from another person against their will with intent to temporarily or permanently deprive, by force or fear. Max Penalty: $9\text{ years}$ state prison.

PC 217.1 | Assault on Public Official

Assault upon specified public officials in retaliation for their official duties. Max Penalty: $4\text{ years}$ state prison.

PC 240 | Assault

An unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit a violent injury on the person of another. Max Penalty: $6\text{ months}$ county jail.

PC 242 | Battery

Any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another. Max Penalty: $6\text{ months}$ county jail.

PC 243 | Battery on Peace Officer

Battery on a peace officer, firefighter, EMT, or other specified personnel while performing duties, with knowledge of status. Max Penalty: $3\text{ years}$ state prison if injury occurs.

PC 243.4 | Sexual Battery

Touching an intimate part of another, against their will, for sexual arousal, gratification, or abuse. Max Penalty: $4\text{ years}$ state prison.

PC 245(a)(1) | ADW – Deadly Weapon

Assault with a deadly weapon (other than a firearm), or by force likely to produce great bodily injury. Max Penalty: $4\text{ years}$ state prison.

PC 245(a)(2) | ADW – Firearm

Assault upon another person with a firearm. Max Penalty: $4\text{ years}$ state prison.

PC 261 | Rape

Non-consensual sexual intercourse by force, threat, fraud, intoxication, or incapacity to consent. Max Penalty: $8\text{ years}$ plus sex registration.

PC 273.5 | DV – Corporal Injury

Willful infliction of corporal injury resulting in a traumatic condition upon a spouse, cohabitant, or parent of one\'s child. Max Penalty: $4\text{ years}$ state prison.

PC 273.6 | Violating Protective Order

Intentional and knowing violation of a domestic violence protective or stay-away order. Max Penalty: Ranges from $1\text{ year}$ in county jail to $3\text{ years}$ in prison.

PC 288 | Lewd Acts on a Child

Lewd or lascivious act upon/with the body of a child under $14\text{ years old}$, with intent to arouse or gratify sexual desire. Max Penalty: $8\text{ years}$ plus sex registration.

PC 314 | Indecent Exposure

Willfully and lewdly exposing one\'s person or private parts in public, where others are present. Max Penalty: $6\text{ months}$ for the 1st offense.

PC 368 | Elder/Dependent Abuse

Willfully causing a person $65+$ or a dependent adult to suffer unjustifiable pain, suffering, or endangerment. Max Penalty: $4\text{ years}$ state prison.

PC 415 | Disturbing the Peace

Unlawfully fighting, making unreasonable noise, or using offensive words in public likely to provoke immediate violence. Max Penalty: $90\text{ days}$ county jail.

PC 417 | Brandishing a Weapon

Drawing or exhibiting any deadly weapon in a rude, angry, or threatening manner, or using it in a fight. Max Penalty: $1\text{ year}$ county jail for misdemeanor.

PC 422 | Criminal Threats

Willful threat to commit a crime causing death or Great Bodily Injury (GBI), with specific intent to be taken as a threat, causing sustained fear. Max Penalty: $3\text{ years}$ state prison.

PC 451 | Arson

Willfully and maliciously setting fire to, burning, or causing to be burned any structure, forest land, or property. Max Penalty: $9\text{ years}$ state prison.

PC 459 | Burglary

Entering any structure with intent to commit a felony or theft therein (1st degree: inhabited; 2nd degree: all others). Max Penalty: $6\text{ years}$ state prison for 1st degree.

PC 470 | Forgery

Signing another\'s name or falsifying documents, checks, or instruments with intent to defraud. Max Penalty: $3\text{ years}$ state prison.

PC 484 / 488 | Petty Theft

Fraudulent appropriation of property of another without consent, where the value is $\$950$ or less. Max Penalty: $6\text{ months}$ county jail.

PC 487 | Grand Theft

Theft of property exceeding $\$950$, or theft of a firearm, or theft directly from a person, or vehicle theft. Max Penalty: $3\text{ years}$ state prison.

PC 496 | Receiving Stolen Property

Buying, receiving, concealing, or selling stolen property, knowing it to be stolen. Max Penalty: $3\text{ years}$ state prison.

PC 503 | Embezzlement

Fraudulent appropriation of entrusted property, with intent to defraud the owner. Max Penalty: $3\text{ years}$ state prison.

PC 530.5 | Identity Theft

Willfully obtaining another\'s personal identifying information and using it for any unlawful purpose without consent. Max Penalty: $3\text{ years}$ state prison.

PC 537 | Defrauding an Innkeeper

Obtaining food, fuel, services, or lodging with intent to defraud the establishment. Max Penalty: $6\text{ months}$ county jail if under $\$950$.

PC 594 | Vandalism

Maliciously defacing, damaging, or destroying real or personal property belonging to another. Max Penalty: $3\text{ years}$ state prison if damage exceeds $\$400$.

PC 597 | Animal Cruelty

Maliciously maiming, torturing, or wounding a living animal, or maliciously killing an animal. Max Penalty: $3\text{ years}$ state prison.

PC 602 | Trespassing

Entering and occupying real property or structures of another without consent or permission. Max Penalty: $6\text{ months}$ county jail.

PC 626.10 | Weapons on School Grounds

Bringing or possessing a dirk, dagger, or knife with a blade greater than $2.5\text{ inches}$ on school grounds or connected buildings. Max Penalty: $3\text{ years}$ state prison.

PC 647(a) | Lewd Conduct in Public

Soliciting or engaging in lewd or dissolute conduct in a public place or exposed to public view. Max Penalty: $6\text{ months}$ county jail.

PC 647(b) | Prostitution/Solicitation

Engaging in, agreeing to engage in, or soliciting prostitution for money or compensation. Max Penalty: $6\text{ months}$ county jail.

PC 647(f) | Drunk in Public

Being in a public place while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, unable to care for own safety or obstructing a public way. Max Penalty: $6\text{ months}$ county jail.

PC 647(h) | Prowling

Prowling or loitering on private property of another without visible or lawful business with the owner. Max Penalty: $6\text{ months}$ county jail.

PC 664/187 | Attempted Murder

A direct but ineffectual act toward committing murder, with specific intent to kill. Max Penalty: Life with possibility of parole.

PC 666 | Petty Theft with Prior

Petty theft committed by a person with a prior conviction for theft, embezzlement, robbery, or burglary who served time or probation. Max Penalty: $3\text{ years}$ state prison.

PC 836 | Lawful Arrest Authority

Authority statute specifying that a peace officer may arrest without a warrant on probable cause for a felony, or a public offense committed in the officer\'s presence.

PC 837 | Citizen's Arrest

Authority statute specifying that a private person may arrest another for a public offense in their presence, or for a felony not in their presence.

PC 853.6 | Notice to Appear (NTA)

Procedural statute where a peace officer may issue a written notice to appear for misdemeanor violations in lieu of arrest.

PC 476a | NSF Check

Willfully drawing or passing a check with knowledge of insufficient funds and intent to defraud. Max Penalty: $3\text{ years}$ state prison if over $\$950$.

PC 11350 | Possession of Controlled Substance

Unlawful possession of a controlled substance (cocaine, heroin, etc.) without a valid prescription. Max Penalty: $3\text{ years}$ state prison.

PC 11351 | Possession for Sale (CS)

Possessing a controlled substance with intent to sell, or purchasing for the purpose of sale. Max Penalty: $4\text{ years}$ state prison.

PC 11352 | Sale/Transport of CS

Transporting, importing, selling, furnishing, administering, or giving away a controlled substance. Max Penalty: $9\text{ years}$ state prison.

PC 11377 | Possession of Meth/Stimulants

Unlawful possession of methamphetamine, amphetamine, or other specified stimulants without a valid prescription. Max Penalty: $3\text{ years}$ state prison.

PC 11550 | Under Influence of CS

Being in a public place while under the influence of a controlled substance with symptoms of intoxication present. Max Penalty: $1\text{ year}$ county jail.

PC 12020 | Prohibited Weapons

Manufacturing, importing, selling, giving, or possessing specified prohibited weapons (such as short-barrel or undetectable weapons). Max Penalty: $3\text{ years}$ state prison.

PC 12022.5 | Firearm Use Enhancement

Sentence enhancement for personal use of a firearm in the commission of a felony or attempted felony. Max Penalty: $+10\text{ years}$ added to base sentence.