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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 261A Mean?

261A	Rape: Unspecified
261(A)(1)	Rape: Victim Incapable Of Consent
261(A)(2)	Forcible Rape
261(A)(3)	Rape Of Intoxicated Person
261(A)(4)	Rape: Victim Unconscious Of Nature Of Act
261(A)(4)(A)	Rape where a person is at the time unconscious of the nature of the act, and this is known to the accused.
261 (A)(4)(B)	RAPE:VICTIM NOT AWARE ACT OCCURRED
261 (A)(4)(C)	RAPE:VICTIM UNAWARE DUE TO PERPETRATORS FRAUD
261 (A)(4)(D)	RAPE:VICTIM UNAWARE:FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
261(A)(5)	Rape By Artifice

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