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 172 Mean?

172	Sale Intoxicating Liquor Near State Facility
17200	“Shuriken” means any instrument, without handles, consisting of a metal plate having three or more radiating points with one or more sharp edges and designed in the shape of a polygon, trefoil, cross, star, diamond, or other geometric shape, for use as a weapon for throwing.
17290(A)	Possession of an undetectable knife that is capable of ready use as a stabbing weapon that may inflict great bodily injury or death.
172A	Sell Liquor Near University
172B.1	Sell Liquor Near UCLA
172D.1	Sell Liquor Near UC Riverside
172G.1	Sell Liquor Near Certain Colleges/Universities
172L	Sell Liquor Near Claremont Colleges

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