What are Crime Codes

California law defines each crime according to a specific code section. The Penal Code defines the vast majority of the crimes. But the Vehicle Code addresses certain crimes involving cars, motor vehicles and driving. The Health & Safety Code addresses most crimes involving marijuana or narcotics. You can find more information about California Criminal Codes on our FAQ page.

What does California Criminal Code 12022.5 Mean?

12022.5	Use Of Firearm In Commission Of Felony
12022.53	Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony.
12022.53(A)	Enhancement for use of a firearm in commission of a felony.
12022.53(A)(1)	Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Murder.
12022.53(B)	Use Of Firearm
12022.53(C)	Use Of Firearm
12022.53(C)	Enhancement
12022.53(D)	Use Of Firearm
12022.53(D)(E)(1)	Enhancement for discharging firearm with great bodily injury.
12022.53(E)(1)	Principal Armed With A Firearm

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