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 502 Mean?

502	Access/Alter/Theft From Computer/Etc
502.5	Removal Of Structure/Fixture Over $400
502.6(A)	Possession or use of a scanning device to read or store encoded magnetic strip information from payment cards.
502.6(B)	Knowingly and willfully with intent to defraud uses a re-encoder on magnetic strip of payment card or other electronic medium
502.7	Fraudulent Use Of Telephone/Telegraph Service
502.7(A)	Fraudulent Use Of Telephone/Telegraph Service Over $400
502.7(A)(1)	Unlawful Charging Of Telephone Service
502.7(A)(4)	Tampering W/Telephone Connections
502.7(A)(5)	Use Of Device To Defraud Telephone Company
502.7(B)(1)	Sale Or Use Of Device To Defraud Phone Company

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