California Police Codes Flashcards

Criminal Offenses

Homicide / Murder (187(a)): Unlawful killing of a human with malice aforethought, classified as a felony.
Robbery (211): Taking personal property from another by force or fear, categorized as a felony.
Carjacking (215(a)): Taking a motor vehicle from another by force or fear, considered a felony.
Assault (240): Attempting to commit violent injury on another person, requires ability to do so, classified as a misdemeanor.
Battery (242): Willful use of force or violence upon another person, can be misdemeanor or felony.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon NON FIREARM (245(a)(1)): Assault using a deadly weapon without a firearm, likely to cause great bodily injury, a felony.
Rape (261): Sexual intercourse without consent, through force or fear, categorized as a felony.
Disturbing the Peace (415): Unlawful fighting or maliciously disturbing others with loud noise or offensive words, classified as a misdemeanor.
Arson (451): Willfully and maliciously causing fire to a structure or property, classified as a felony.
Burglary (459): Entering a structure with intent to commit theft or another felony, categorized as a felony.
Theft / Larceny (484): Stealing property of another, categorized as misdemeanor or felony.
Grand Theft (487): Theft of property valued over $400, classified as a felony.
Petty Theft (488): Theft of property valued at $400 or less, categorized as a misdemeanor.
Trespass (602): Willful entry onto another person's land without permission, classified as a misdemeanor.
Disorderly Conduct / Drunk in Public (647(f)): Engaging in lewd conduct or being drunk in a way that endangers safety in public, categorized as a misdemeanor.
Resisting Peace Officers (148(a)(1)): Obstructing a peace officer in their duties, classified as a misdemeanor.
Giving False Information (148.9(a)): Falsely representing oneself to a peace officer during an arrest or detention, classified as a misdemeanor.

Police Codes

Reception Poor (10-1): Indicates poor communication reception.
Suspect in custody (10-15): Confirms that a suspect is detained.
Reception Good (10-2): Indicates clear communication reception.
Message Received (10-4): Acknowledgment of message receipt.
Arrived on scene (10-97): Confirmation that an officer is at the location.
Relay (10-5): Instruction to pass on a message.
Busy (10-6): Indicates that an officer is occupied.
Out of Service (10-7): Officer is no longer available for duty.
In Service (10-8): Officer is ready and active for duty.
Assault on a Peace Officer (241(b)): Assaulting a law enforcement officer, classified as a misdemeanor.
Battery on a Peace Officer (243(b)): Battery against a law enforcement officer, categorized as a misdemeanor.
Prowling (647(h)): Suspicious behavior that may indicate intent to commit a crime, classified as a misdemeanor.
Statutory Rape (261.5(b)): Sexual intercourse with a minor with a close age difference, categorized as misdemeanor.

Vehicle Codes

Stolen Vehicle (10851(a)): Theft of a vehicle.
Driving without a license (12500(a)): Operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license, classified as a misdemeanor.
Hit and run with Injuries (20001(a)): Leaving the scene of an accident causing injury, categorized as a felony.
Hit and run with property damage only (20002(a)): Leaving the scene of an accident causing property damage, classified as a misdemeanor.

Other Criminal Acts

Shooting at a dwelling or vehicle (246): Firing at occupied structures or vehicles, categorized as a felony.
Indecent Exposure (314): Exposing oneself in public inappropriately, classified as a misdemeanor.
Mentally Disturbed Person (5150): Individual harmful to self or others or unable to care for themselves, categorized under welfare institutions.
Attempted something... (664): Refers to the attempt of committing a crime.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon WITH FIREARM (245(a)(2)): Assault using a firearm or deadly weapon, likely to cause great injury, categorized as a felony.