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 647 Mean?

647	Disorderly Conduct
647.1	Fine levied for violation of 647 a or b or for 647(F) violation with use of intravenous controlled substance.
647.6	Annoy/Molest Child
647.6(A)	annoy or molest child
647.6(A)(1)	annoy or molest child
647.6(A)(2)	Annoy/Molest Child With Prior Conviction.
647.6(B)	annoy / molest child
647.6(C)	Imprisonment for second or subsequent conviction of annoying or molesting a child under 18.
647.6(C)(1)	Punishment upon the second and each subsequent conviction of molesting child under 18 by imprisonment in the state prison.
647.6(C)(2)	Punishment of imprisonment of 2 / 4 / 6 years for person with previous conviction of annoying or molesting child under 18.

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