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 653M Mean?

653M	Make Annoying Telephone Calls
653M(A)	Annoying Phone Call/Obscene-Threatening
653M(B)	Annoying Phone Call/Repeated Calls
653M(C)	Annoying Phone Calls/Repeated Calls At Place Of Work
653M(C)(1)	Annoying Phone Calls

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