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 209 Mean?

209	Kidnapping for Ransom
209.5(A)	Kidnapping To Facilitate Carjacking
209.5(B)	Carjacking where movement of the victim increases the risk of harm to the victim over that originally present
20910	Manufacture/Import/Sale/Possess Of Writing Pen Knife
209(A)	Kidnapping For Ransom Or Extortion
209(B)	Kidnapping To Commit Robbery
209(B)(1)	Kidnapping To Commit Any Violation of Codes 211 / 264.1 / 288 / 289

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