California Penal Codes and Their Definitions

What does PC 488 set forth in California law?

• The crime of vandalism

• The crime of petty theft – stealing someone else’s money, property or services worth $950 or less

• The crime of simple battery

• The crime of resisting peace officers

PC 148 makes it a California misdemeanor to willfully resist, delay or obstruct peace officers or EMTs who are performing their official duties. What is the penalty for this crime?

• Up to one year in county jail and/or $1,000 in fines

• Life imprisonment

• $10,000 in fines

• Community service only

Which Penal Code defines the crime of simple battery as the “willful and unlawful use of force or violence” on another person (even if it does not cause injury or actual pain)?

• PC 488

• PC 148

• PC 242

• PC 594

Fill in the blank: The felonious taking of personal property in the possession of another accomplished by means of force or fear is defined by _______.

• PC 211

• PC 187

• PC 459

• PC 245

What does VC 12500(a) make illegal in California?

• Driving without a valid driver's license

• Driving without proof of valid registration

• Failure to stop at a stop sign

• Engaging in window tinting

What is the California statute VC 4000(a)(1) about?

• Driving without a valid driver's license

• Driving without proof of valid registration

• Failure to stop at a stop sign

• Driving faster than is safe for conditions

VC 22450(a) refers to which of the following?

• Failure to stop at a stop sign

• Engaging in window tinting

• Driving without a valid driver's license

• Driving faster than is safe for conditions

Which California statute makes it illegal to engage in window tinting?

• VC 12500(a)

• VC 4000(a)(1)

• VC 26708(a)(1)

• VC 22350

What does VC 22350 set forth?

• California's basic speed law, making it illegal to drive faster than is safe for the given driving conditions and circumstances

• Failure to stop at a stop sign

• Driving without proof of valid registration

• Engaging in window tinting