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 496 Mean?

496	Receive/Etc Known Stolen Property Over $200
496.1	Receive/Etc Known Stolen Property Over $400
496(A)	Receiving Or Concealing Stolen Property
496A(A)	Receiving Stolen Property by Secondhand Dealer
496A(C)	Junk dealers must include record of material description for all transactions
496(B)	Dealer Not Determine Ownership Over $400
496B	Buy Library Books Illegally
498(B)(D)	Theft of utility services over $950, or previously convicted of utility theft.
496(C)	Attempt To Commit Any Pc 496 Crime
496C	Copy/Etc Realty Title Information Over $400

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