WSRP Penal Code
  • Preamble
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  • Changelog
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    • [1] Penal Code
      • [1] 1 - Resisting Arrest
      • [1] 2 - Disobeying a Police Officer
      • [1] 3 - Harassment
      • [1] 4 - Sexual Harassment
      • [1] 5 - Lying to a Government Official
      • [1] 6 - Reckless Endangerment
      • [1] 7 - Forgery
      • [1] 8 - Criminal Threats
      • [1] 9 - Threats Against An Elected Official (Fed Charge)
      • [1] 10 - Identity Theft
      • [1] 11 - Impersonating a Police Officer
      • [1] 12 - Impersonating a Federal Officer/Agent (Fed Charge)
      • [1] 13 - Impersonating a Judge (Fed Charge)
      • [1] 14 - Aiding and Abetting / Accessory to Crime
      • [1] 15 - Redacted
      • [1] 16 - Terrorism (Fed Charge)
      • [1] 17 - Terroristic Threats (Fed Charge)
      • [1] 18 - Vigilantism
      • [1] 19 - Animal Cruelty
      • [1] 20 - Anti-Mask Law
      • [1] 21 - Jailbreak
      • [1] 22 - Escaping Custody
      • [1] 23 - Possessing Items Used In Crime
      • [1] 24 - Child Neglect
      • [1] 25 - Disarming a Police Officer
      • [1] 26 - Entrapment
      • [1] 27 - Harboring a Fugitive
      • [1] 28 - Unlawful Accessing, Furnishing, or Receiving of Law Enforcement Records (Fed Charge)
      • [1] 29 - Stolen Valor Act
      • [1] 30 - Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law (Federal Charge)
  • [2] Violent Crimes Code
    • [2] 1 - First Degree Murder
    • [2] 2 - Attempted Murder
    • [2] 3 - Attempted Murder of an Elected Official (Fed Charge)
    • [2] 4 - Second Degree Murder
    • [2] 5 - Vehicular Manslaughter
    • [2] 6 - Involuntary Manslaughter
    • [2] 7 - Unlawful Imprisonment
    • [2] 8 - Kidnapping
    • [2] 9 - Hostage Taking
    • [2] 10 - Domestic Violence
    • [2] 11 - Robbery
    • [2] 12 - Assault
    • [2] 13 - Aggravated Assault
    • [2] 14 - Assault on a Federal Officer/ Agent (Fed Charge)
    • [2] 15 - Simple Battery
    • [2] 16 - Battery
    • [2] 17 - Aggravated Battery
    • [2] 18 - Inciting a Riot
    • [2] 19 - Killing or Injuring a Police Animal
  • [3] Vehicle Code
    • License Points Info
    • Moving Violations
      • [3] 1 - Speeding
      • [3] 2 - Failure to Maintain Lane
      • [3] 3 - Illegal Passing
      • [3] 4 - Driving Under the Influence
      • [3] 5 - Failure to Obey Traffic Control Devices
      • [3] 6 - Driving the Wrong Way
      • [3] 7 - Negligent Driving
      • [3] 8 - Reckless Driving
      • [3] 9 - Stopping on Railroad Tracks
      • [3] 10 - Illegal Street Competition, Stunting, or Exhibition
      • [3] 11 - Failure to Yield or Move Over for an Emergency Vehicle
      • [3] 12 - Distracted Driving
    • Equipment Codes
      • [3] 13 - Unroadworthy Vehicle
      • [3] 14 - Driving w/o Headlights or Signals
      • [3] 15 - Improper or Missing Plates/Registration
    • Commercial Vehicle Codes
      • [3] 16 - Truck/Trailer Length Restriction
      • [3] 17 - Truck/Trailer Height Restriction
      • [3] 18 - Load Size Restriction
      • [3] 19 - Explosive Material Restrictions
      • [3] 20 - Commercial Vehicle Inspection Authority
      • [3] 21 - Overweight Limit
    • Documentation
      • [3] 22 - Driving without Insurance
      • [3] 23 - Improper License Class
      • [3] 24 - Driving an Unregistered Vehicle
      • [3] 25 - Driving without a License
    • [3] 26 - Illegal Parking
    • [3] 27 - Reckless Evading
    • [3] 28 - Evading an Officer
    • [3] 29 - Hit and Run
    • [3] 30 - Excessive Vehicle Noise
    • [3] 31 - Impeding Traffic
    • [3] 32 - Operating Without a Helmet
    • [3] 33 - Refusal to take a Sobriety Test
    • [3] 34 - Bicycle Lane Usage
    • [3] 35 - Open Container of Alcohol in Vehicle
    • [3] 36 - Nighttime Headlight Usage
    • [3] 37 - Jaywalking
    • [3] 38 - Non-Motor Vehicle on Highway
    • [3] 39 - Airspace Violation
    • [3] 40 - Spectator of Illegal Competition, Stunting, or Exhibition
    • [3] 41 - Seatbelt Requirement
    • [3] 42 - Vehicle Flashing Colored Lights and Sirens
  • [4] Public Order Code
    • [4] 1 - Soliciting
    • [4] 2 - Solicitation of Criminal Activity
    • [4] 3 - Unlawful Assembly
    • [4] 4 - Obstruction
    • [4] 5 - Failure to Identify
    • [4] 6 - Loitering
    • [4] 7 - False Reporting
    • [4] 8 - Violation of Restraining Order
    • [4] 9 - Conspiracy
    • [4] 10 - Failure to appear
    • [4] 11 - Violating a Court Order (Fed Charge)
    • [4] 12 - Perjury (Fed Charge)
    • [4] 13 - Contempt of Court (Fed Charge)
    • [4] 14 - Bribery
    • [4] 15 - Disturbing the Peace
    • [4] 16 - Drunk and Disorderly
    • [4] 17 - Public Intoxication
    • [4] 18 - Disorderly Conduct
    • [4] 19 - Redacted
    • [4] 20 - Anti-Stalking Law
    • [4] 21 - Threats to Participate in a Criminal Organization
    • [4] 22 - Panhandling
  • [5] Finance Code
    • [5] 1 - Extortion
    • [5] 2 - Fraud
    • [5] 3 - Conspiracy to Commit Fraud
    • [5] 4 - Embezzlement
    • [5] 5 - Graft
    • [5] 6 - Government Corruption (Fed Charge)
  • [6] Property Crime Code
    • [6] 1 - Petty Theft
    • [6] 2 - Grand Theft
    • [6] 3 - Government Grand Larceny
    • [6] 4 - Grand Theft Auto
    • [6] 5 - Burglary
    • [6] 6 - Trespassing
    • [6] 7 - Bank Robbery (Fed Charge)
    • [6] 8 - Mail Theft (Fed Charge)
    • [6] 9 - Tampering
    • [6] 10 - Vandalism
    • [6] 11 - Gaining Unauthorized Access to a System (Hacking) (Fed Charge)
    • [6] 12 - Arson
    • [6] 13 - Criminal Mischief
    • [6] 14 - Possession of Stolen Property
  • [7] Health and Safety Code
    • [7] 1 - Minor in Possession of Alcohol
    • [7] 2 - Sale of Alcohol to a Minor
    • [7] 3 - Minor in Possession of Tobacco
    • [7] 4 - Sale of Tobacco Products to a Minor
    • [7] 5 - Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
    • [7] 6 - Possession Of a Controlled Substances
    • [7] 7 - Sale of Controlled Substance
    • [7] 8 - Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Sell
    • [7] 9 - Possession of Human Remains
    • [7] 10 - Unlawful Practice of Medicine
    • [7] 11 - Involuntary Commitment Authority
    • [7] 12 - Illegal Dumping
    • [7] 13 - Exotic Pets Ban
    • [7] 14 - Littering
    • [7] 15 - Urination or Defecation in Public
    • [7] 16 - Cannibalism
    • [7] 17 - Minor in Possession of Marijuana
  • [8] Firearms and Weapons Code
    • [8] 1 - Possession of a Firearm Without a License
    • [8] 2 - Possession of a Firearm Under Influence
    • [8] 3 - Brandishing a Firearm or Deadly Weapon
    • [8] 4 - Criminal Use of Firearm
    • [8] 5 - Illegal Sale of Weapon
    • [8] 6 - Possession of a Firearm in a Restricted Area
    • [8] 7 - Possession of an Illegal Weapon
    • [8] 8 - Failure to Declare a Weapon
    • [8] 9 - Illegal Display of Weapons or Equipment
    • [8] 10 - Possession of Unregistered Firearm
    • [8] 11 - Felon in Possession of a Firearm
    • [8] 12 - Unsecured Firearm near Children
  • [9] Fish and Game Code
    • [9] 1 - Hunting without a License
    • [9] 2 - Hunting in a Restricted Area
    • [9] 3 - Cruel Hunting
    • [9] 4 - Poaching
  • [10] Maritime and Vessel Navigation Code
    • [10] 1 - Boating Under the Influence
    • [10] 2 - Reckless Operation of a Vessel
    • [10] 3 - Boating without a License
    • [10] 4 - Onboard Vessel Safety Equipment Requirement
    • [10] 5 - Mooring to Navigational Markers or Buoys
  • [11] Customs, Immigration, Citizenship, and Naturalization Code (Federal)
    • [11] 1 - Unauthorized Entry
    • [11] 2 - Illegal Residence / Unauthorized Presence
    • [11] 3 - Harboring an Illegal Resident
    • [11] 4 - Deportation and Entry Refusal Authority
    • [11] 5 - Smuggling
  • Election Laws and Restrictions
  • LEGAL DOCTRINES
    • Case Laws
  • Attempted Violations Doctrine
  • Self Defense, Castle Doctrine, Bystander Protection, Good Samaritan, and Citizen's Arrest Doctrine
  • Probable Cause & Reasonable Suspicion Doctrine
  • Fleeing Suspect Doctrine
  • Law Enforcement Authority Doctrine
  • Qualified Immunity Act
  • Capital Punishment Doctrine
  • Government Organization
  • Justice Department Forms
  • ARCHIVE
    • Expired/Removed Laws
      • (REMOVED)
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Law Enforcement Authority Doctrine

Summary

Listed below are the authorities granted to State and Federal Law enforcement that operate within the borders of the Nation and State of San Andreas granted by the State of San Andreas and its Justice Department.

Authority

The personnel employed by these agencies, specifically to act in a law enforcement capacity, are granted the authority to charge and prosecute subjects suspected of breaching state or federal law and are granted the right to carry firearms as peace officers within the provisions presented in the law.

The Department of Justice, as the granter of this authority, reserves the right to revoke or temporarily suspend the law enforcement powers of an officer should it become necessary. The agency employing the law enforcement officer may also temporarily suspend the law enforcement powers of an officer should it become necessary.

State Law Enforcement

Local and State Level law enforcement are hereby granted the authority to operate within the state of San Andreas, including abilities such as - but not limited to - search and seizure of properties located within the state (assuming proper legal procedures have been met and said actions have been deemed justified), investigations involving violations of state law, pursuit and apprehension of a person(s) deemed to be a “suspect” of a breach of the law, maintaining public order, enforcing state laws, issuing citations, pressing charges, arresting individuals, and requesting assistance from or assisting federal agencies operating within the state.

Local Law Enforcement Agencies: Los Santos Police, Blaine County Sheriff's Office, San Andreas Highway Patrol, San Andreas Marshals Service, San Andreas State Park Rangers, San Andreas Fire Marshal Service (specifically arson and chemical hazard laws), Los Santos International Airport Police (LSIA) and/or Port Authority Police, Railway & Transit Police, University Police (ULSA), Department of Corrections, Department of Public Health - Enforcement Division, Paleto Police, Grapeseed Police, Grapeseed Police, Sandy Shores Police, National Guard and Military Police.

Federal Law Enforcement

Federal (National) Law Enforcement Agencies are hereby granted the authority to operate within the state of San Andreas, including abilities such as - but not limited to - search and seizure of properties located within the state (assuming proper legal procedures have been met and said actions have been deemed justified), investigations involving violations of state law, pursuit and apprehension of a person(s) deemed to be a “suspect” of a breach of the law, maintaining public order, enforcing federal laws, issuing citations, pressing charges, arresting individuals, and requesting assistance from or assisting state agencies.

Federal Law Enforcement Agencies: San Andreas Marshals (local and federal authority), San Andreas Department of Justice, Diplomatic Security Service, Department of Homeland Security (NOOSE/DHS) (United States Coast Guard, Terrorist Task Force, Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Federal Protective Service, etc.), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI/FIB), International Affairs Agency (CIA/IAA), Drug Observation Agency (DEA/DOA), National Guard and Military Police.

Federal and Local Law Enforcement Jurisdiction Overlap

  • Federally sworn officers may engage in matters that concern public safety, particularly during exigent circumstances. Those incidents which occur in a particularly close vicinity to their jurisdiction, or which present a great amount of danger, even if it may not pertain directly to their legal jurisdiction, may induce involvement in the interest of public safety, well being, and justice. Federal officers posses certain limited authority and may enforce laws such as traffic violations on access roads or areas adjacent to federal property.

    • Example: A Federal officer may respond to a bad car accident which occurred in front of the FBI building. Although they do not posses direct legal authority, they may still act as a trained first responder acting in the interest of public safety.

    • Example: A federal officer may perform a traffic stop for reckless driving in exigent circumstances; a federal officer witnesses a suspected drunk driver on a freeway and chooses to detain the driver. This may be construed as a citizen's arrest and/or an example of mutual aid.

    - Local law enforcement officers may also engage in incidents which pose a great amount of danger, even if they may not pertain directly to their legal jurisdiction, and are occurring on federal property.

    • Example: A Local Officer may respond to a fight in the FBI building, even if it is Federal Property.

    Emergency High Crime Census Act

The Governor of San Andreas may declare areas "high crime zones." Such declaration shall authorize federal agencies to perform law enforcement activity with the specific goal of reducing violent and dangerous crime. The Department of Justice shall be responsible for protecting the rights of citizens residing within these zones and must see to it that the Governor does not abuse this authority.

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