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 146A Mean?

146A	Impersonate Public Officer/Etc
146(A)(1)	Any public officer who arrests any person or detains that person against his or her will without a regular process or other lawful authority, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
146A(A)	Impersonate Officer
146A(A)(1)	Any person who falsely represents himself or herself to be a deputy or clerk in any state department and who arrests, detains, or threatens to arrest or detain any person.
146A(A)(2)	Any person who falsely represents himself or herself to be a deputy or clerk in any state department and who, in that assumed character, intimidates any person.
146A(B)	Impersonate An Officer And Arrest Another
146A(B)(1)	Person who falsely represents him or herself as public officer and arrests / detains / or threatens to arrest or detain any person.
146A(B)(2)	Any person who falsely represents him or herself to be a public officer and who intimidates any person.
146A(B)(3)	Any person who falsely represents himself or herself to be a deputy or clerk in any state department and who searches any person / building / or other property of any person.

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