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| Statute | Common Name | Short Description | Punishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health & Safety Code §11364 | Possession of Paraphernalia | Possession of an Item Primarily Used for Ingestion of Controlled Substances | One year. |
| Health & Safety Code §11377 | Possession of Controlled Substance | Possession of a Controlled Substance | One year. |
| Health & Safety Code §11378 | Possession of Controlled Substance for Sale | Possession of a Controlled Substance With the Intent to Sell it to Another Person | 16 months, 2 years, or 3 years |
| Health & Safety Code §11379 | Transportation of Controlled Substance | Movement of a Controlled Substance With the Intent to Furnish it to Another Person | 2, 3, or 4 years. |
| Penal Code §148(a) | Obstruct Peace Officer | Delay a Peace Officer or Emergency Worker | One year. |
| Penal Code §211 | Robbery, First Degree | Theft committed using force, fear, or intimidation. | 3, 4, or 6 years |
| Penal Code §225 | Assault With a Deadly Weapon | Coming soon. | Coming soon. |
| Penal Code §245 | Assault with Great Bodily Injury | Coming soon. | Coming soon. |
| Penal Code §273A | Willful Cruelty to a Child | Coming soon. | Coming soon. |
| Penal Code §273.5 | Corporal Injury on Spouse | Coming soon. | Coming soon. |
| Penal Code §459.5 | Shoplifting | Entry into a business during regular business hours with the intent to steal. | One year |
| Penal Code §460 | Burglary, First Degree | Entry into a home with the intent to commit a crime. | 2, 4, or 6 years |
| Penal Code §487 | Grand Theft | Coming soon. | Coming soon. |
| Penal Code §496 | Receiving Stolen Property | Knowingly receiving stolen property with the intent to withhold it from the owner. | One year, 16 months, 2 years, or 3 years |
| Penal Code §496D | Possession of Stolen Vehicle | Coming soon. | Coming soon. |
| Penal Code §594 | Vandalism of $400 or More | Coming soon. | Coming soon. |
| Penal Code §647(a)&(b) | Disorderly Conduct – Solicit Prostitution | Coming soon. | One year. |
| Penal Code §647(c) | Disorderly Conduct – Begging | Coming soon. | One year. |
| Penal Code §647(d) | Disorderly Conduct – Loitering by Toilet | Coming soon. | One year. |
| Penal Code §647(e) | Disorderly Conduct – Trespass | Coming soon. | One year. |
| Penal Code §647(f) | Disorderly Conduct – Drunk in Public | Coming soon. | One year. |
| Penal Code §647(h) | Disorderly Conduct – Loitering | Coming soon. | One year. |
| Penal Code §647(i) & (j) | Disorderly Conduct – Peeping | Coming soon. | One year. |
| Vehicle Code §10851 | Take Vehicle Without Owner Consent | Coming soon. | Coming soon. |
| Vehicle Code §12500 | Driving Without a License | Coming soon. | One year. |
| Vehicle Code §23152 | Driving Under the Influence | Driving while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol | One year |
| Vehicle Code §23153 | Driving Under the Influence Causing Injury | Causing great bodily injury while driving while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol | One year, 16 months, 2 years, or 3 years |