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 273A Mean?

273A	Willful Cruelty Toward Children
273(A)(1)	Mistreating Child - To Produce GBI Or Death *$10K.
273A(1)	Cruelty To Child Likely To Produce GBI Or Death
273A(2)	Cruelty To Child By Inflicting Injury
273A(A)	Child Endangerment
273A(A)(1)	Child Endangerment
273A(A)(1)	A mandatory minimum period of probation of 48 months for willful child endangerment.
273A(A)(2)	Special Allegation - Child Endangerment w/Death
273A(B)	Cruelty To Child By Inflicting Injury
273AB(A)	Assault on a Child Under 8 Resulting in GBI/Death

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