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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 288A(C) Mean?

288A(C)	Oral Copulation W/Person Under 14 Or W/Force
288A(C)(1)	Oral Copulation of a Minor
288A(C)(2)	Forcible Oral Copulation
288A(C)(2)	Oral copulation
288(A)(C)(2)(A)	Punishment of imprisonment in the state prison for 1 / 2 / 3 years - or by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one year for lewd and lascivious act on a child of 14 or 15.
288A(C)(2)(B)	Oral copulation against person under 14 against victims will
288A(C)(2)(C)	Owner / administrator / or employee of home health agency commit lewd or lascivious act upon child of 14 or 15.
288AC3	Oral Copulation of a Person With Threats of Retaliation
288(A)(C)(2)(B)	Oral Copulation w/Person Over 14 by Force.

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