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TITLE 0 – GENERAL PROVISIONS

SAPC §001 – Persons Liable to Punishment of Crime

All persons within the State of San Andreas are liable to punishment under this Code for conduct constituting a criminal offence, except where the defendant had diminished mental capacity, acted in lawful self-defence against immediate harm, or acted in defence of others against immediate harm.

SAPC §002 – Parties to a Crime

Any person who knowingly aids, abets, assists, facilitates, plans, encourages, or participates in the commission of a criminal offence shall be considered a party to the crime. Any person who was aware of a crime before it was committed and failed to contact law enforcement in a timely manner, where reasonably possible, may be charged as an accessory or co-conspirator.

SAPC §003 – Attempt

An attempt occurs when a person intentionally takes a substantial step toward the commission of a criminal offence.
Punishment shall not exceed one-half (½) of the maximum fine and/or imprisonment prescribed for the completed offence.

SAPC §004 – Conspiracy

A conspiracy occurs when two or more persons knowingly agree to commit a criminal offence and an overt act is taken in furtherance of that agreement.
Punishment shall not exceed one-half (½) of the maximum fine and/or imprisonment prescribed for the completed offence.

SAPC §005 – Accessory

An accessory is any person who knowingly assists, conceals, harbours, transports, or otherwise aids an offender before or after the commission of a criminal offence.
Punishment shall not exceed one-half (½) of the maximum fine and/or imprisonment prescribed for the primary offence.

SAPC §006 – Classification of Offences

Infraction – Fine only
Misdemeanour – Minor criminal offence
Felony – Serious criminal offence

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TITLE 1 – OFFENCES AGAINST THE STATE & JUSTICE

SAPC §101 – Misconduct in Public Office

Abuse of official authority or position for unlawful purpose or personal gain.
Felony – Fine up to $20,000 and/or 10 years imprisonment

SAPC §102 – Treason

Acts intended to overthrow, sabotage, or materially assist enemies of the State of San Andreas.
Felony – Fine up to $30,000 and/or 30 years imprisonment

SAPC §103 – Failure to Identify

Failure or refusal to provide lawful identification when required by law enforcement.
Misdemeanour – Fine up to $2,500 and/or 1 year imprisonment

SAPC §104 – Resisting Arrest

Intentionally preventing or attempting to prevent a lawful arrest.
Misdemeanour – Fine up to $5,000 and/or 3 years imprisonment

SAPC §105 – Obstruction of Justice

Any act intended to interfere with an investigation, arrest, or judicial proceeding.
Felony – Fine up to $15,000 and/or 8 years imprisonment

SAPC §106 – Bribery and Corruption

Offering, soliciting, or accepting anything of value to influence official action.
Felony – Fine up to $20,000 and/or 10 years imprisonment

SAPC §107 – Falsifying Evidence

Creating, altering, destroying, or planting evidence to mislead an investigation or court proceeding.
Felony – Fine up to $15,000 and/or 8 years imprisonment

SAPC §108 – Witness Tampering

Threatening, coercing, or bribing a witness to influence testimony or cooperation.
Felony – Fine up to $20,000 and/or 12 years imprisonment

SAPC §109 – Escape from Custody

Escaping or attempting to escape lawful detention or incarceration.
Felony – Fine up to $15,000 and/or 7 years imprisonment

SAPC §110 – Parole Violation

Violation of court-ordered parole, probation, or conditional release.
Misdemeanour – Fine up to $5,000 and/or 2 years imprisonment

SAPC §111 – False Report to Law Enforcement

Knowingly making a false or misleading report to law enforcement authorities.
Misdemeanour – Fine up to $5,000 and/or 2 years imprisonment

SAPC §112 – Impersonation of a Public Official

Falsely representing oneself as a law enforcement officer or government official.
Felony – Fine up to $15,000 and/or 8 years imprisonment

SAPC §113 – Failure to Comply with a Lawful Order

Wilful refusal to comply with a lawful order issued by a law enforcement officer.
Misdemeanour – Fine up to $2,500 and/or 1 year imprisonment

SAPC §114 – Tax Evasion

Wilfully concealing income, falsifying records, or otherwise evading payment of taxes lawfully owed to the State of San Andreas.
Felony – Fine up to $25,000 and/or 12 years imprisonment

SAPC §115 – Identity Theft

Unlawfully obtaining, possessing, or using another person’s personal identifying information for fraudulent or criminal purposes.
Felony – Fine up to $20,000 and/or 10 years imprisonment

SAPC §116 – Blackmail

Threatening to disclose information, images, or allegations in order to obtain money, property, services, or advantage.
Felony – Fine up to $20,000 and/or 8 years imprisonment

SAPC §117 – Extortion

Obtaining or attempting to obtain money, property, services, or advantage through force, threats, intimidation, or abuse of authority.
Felony – Fine up to $25,000 and/or 12 years imprisonment

SAPC §118 – Failure to Render Aid

Knowingly failing to provide reasonable assistance or summon emergency services for a person in immediate danger where it is safe to do so.
Misdemeanour – Fine up to $7,500 and/or 3 years imprisonment

SAPC §119 – Failure to Report a Crime

Knowingly failing to report a serious criminal offence to law enforcement when reasonably able to do so.
Misdemeanour – Fine up to $7,500 and/or 3 years imprisonment

SAPC §120 – Misuse of Emergency Services (911)

Knowingly making false, frivolous, or malicious emergency calls, or otherwise misusing emergency service systems.
Misdemeanour – Fine up to $10,000 and/or 4 years imprisonment

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TITLE 2 – OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON

SAPC §201 – Assault and Battery

Unlawful physical force, violence, or offensive physical contact against another person.
Misdemeanour – Fine up to $5,000 and/or 2 years imprisonment

SAPC §202 – Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Assault committed using a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument, including a vehicle used as a weapon.
Felony – Fine up to $15,000 and/or 8 years imprisonment

SAPC §203 – Assault with Intent to Commit a Felony

Assault committed with the intent to commit an additional felony offence.
Felony – Fine up to $20,000 and/or 10 years imprisonment

SAPC §204 – Mayhem

Intentionally causing permanent disfigurement, disability, or serious and lasting bodily injury to another person.
Felony – Fine up to $25,000 and/or 15 years imprisonment

SAPC §205 – Kidnapping

Unlawful seizure, confinement, or transportation of a person against their will by force, threat, or deception.
Felony – Fine up to $30,000 and/or 20 years imprisonment

SAPC §206 – Attempted Murder

Attempting to unlawfully kill another person with intent to cause death.
Felony – Fine up to $30,000 and/or 25 years imprisonment

SAPC §207 – Homicide

Unlawful killing of another person with malice aforethought.
Felony – Fine up to $30,000 and/or 30 years imprisonment

SAPC §208 – Manslaughter

Unlawful killing of another person without malice, including reckless or heat-of-passion conduct.
Felony – Fine up to $30,000 and/or 18 years imprisonment

SAPC §209 – Assisted Suicide

Knowingly assisting, encouraging, or providing the means for another person to end their life.
Felony – Fine up to $25,000 and/or 12 years imprisonment

SAPC §210 – Criminal Threats

Making a credible threat of death or serious bodily harm intended to place another person in sustained fear.
Felony – Fine up to $15,000 and/or 6 years imprisonment

SAPC §211 – False Imprisonment

Unlawfully restraining, detaining, or restricting the movement of another person without lawful authority or consent.
Felony – Fine up to $15,000 and/or 7 years imprisonment

SAPC §212 – Reckless Endangerment

Engaging in conduct that creates a substantial and unjustifiable risk of serious physical injury or death to another person.
Felony – Fine up to $20,000 and/or 8 years imprisonment

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TITLE 3 – PUBLIC ORDER & MORALITY

SAPC §301 – Obscene or Harmful Matter

Distribution, sale, or public display of obscene or harmful material in violation of public decency standards.
Misdemeanour – Fine up to $5,000 and/or 2 years imprisonment

SAPC §302 – Stalking or Harassment

Engaging in repeated or continuous unwanted conduct directed at a person that causes fear, alarm, or substantial emotional distress.
Misdemeanour – Fine up to $7,500 and/or 3 years imprisonment

SAPC §303 – Prostitution

Engaging in, offering, or soliciting sexual acts in exchange for money, property, or other benefit.
Misdemeanour – Fine up to $5,000 and/or 2 years imprisonment

SAPC §304 – Drunk and Disorderly

Being intoxicated in a public place in a manner that causes disturbance, danger, or interference with public order.
Infraction – Fine up to $1,000

SAPC §305 – Causing Harassment, Alarm or Distress

Using threatening, abusive, or disorderly behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm, or distress to another person.
Misdemeanour – Fine up to $5,000 and/or 2 years imprisonment

SAPC §306 – Incitement of a Riot

Encouraging, organising, or provoking violent public disorder or mass disturbance.
Felony – Fine up to $20,000 and/or 10 years imprisonment

SAPC §307 – Terrorism

Acts intended to intimidate the public or compel government action through violence, threats, or severe disruption to public safety.
Felony – Fine up to $30,000 and/or 30 years imprisonment

SAPC §308 – Disorderly Conduct

Behaviour that disrupts public peace, safety, or order, including fighting, unreasonable noise, or aggressive conduct in public places.
Misdemeanour – Fine up to $3,000 and/or 1 year imprisonment

SAPC §309 – Unlawful Assembly

Participating in a gathering where conduct creates a clear and present risk of violence, serious disorder, or harm to persons or property.
Misdemeanour – Fine up to $7,500 and/or 3 years imprisonment

SAPC §310 – Loitering

Remaining in a public or private place without lawful purpose in a manner that causes obstruction, alarm, or public disturbance.
Infraction – Fine up to $2,000

SAPC §311 – Fireworks

Possessing, using, igniting, or discharging fireworks without lawful authority or in a prohibited area.
Misdemeanour – Fine up to $5,000 and/or 2 years imprisonment

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TITLE 5 – WEAPONS & DRUG OFFENCES

SAPC §501 – Possession of Controlled Drugs

Knowingly possessing a controlled or prohibited substance without lawful authority.
Misdemeanour – Fine up to $7,500 and/or 3 years imprisonment

SAPC §502 – Possession with Intent to Distribute

Possessing controlled substances with intent to sell, supply, distribute, or traffic to others.
Felony – Fine up to $20,000 and/or 10 years imprisonment

SAPC §503 – Public Display of a Firearm

Openly displaying, brandishing, or handling a firearm in a manner that causes public alarm or threatens public safety.
Misdemeanour – Fine up to $7,500 and/or 3 years imprisonment

SAPC §504 – Possession of an Explosive Device

Unlawful possession, manufacture, modification, or control of an explosive or destructive device.
Felony – Fine up to $30,000 and/or 20 years imprisonment

SAPC §505 – Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person

Possessing, carrying, or controlling a firearm while legally prohibited due to criminal conviction, restraining order, or licence revocation.
Felony – Fine up to $20,000 and/or 12 years imprisonment

SAPC §506 – Unlawful Sale or Transfer of a Firearm

Selling, transferring, supplying, or providing a firearm to another person without lawful authority or required licensing.
Felony – Fine up to $25,000 and/or 15 years imprisonment

SAPC §507 – Use of a Firearm During Commission of a Felony

Using, brandishing, or discharging a firearm during the commission or attempted commission of a felony offence.
Felony – Fine up to $15,000 and/or 10 years imprisonment (consecutive)

SAPC §508 – Possession of Offensive Weapons

Possessing an offensive or prohibited weapon without lawful authority, excluding firearms regulated elsewhere in this Code.
Misdemeanour – Fine up to $10,000 and/or 4 years imprisonment

SAPC §509 – Brandishing an Offensive Weapon

Displaying, wielding, or threatening others with an offensive weapon in a manner likely to cause fear or alarm.
Felony – Fine up to $15,000 and/or 6 years imprisonment

SAPC §510 – Detonation of Explosives or Incendiaries

Detonating, igniting, or deploying explosives or incendiary devices without lawful authority.
Felony – Fine up to $30,000 and/or 20 years imprisonment

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TITLE 6 – GOVERNMENT PROPERTY & SECURITY

SAPC §601 – Trespassing on Government Property

Entering or remaining on government-owned or secured property without lawful authority or permission.
Misdemeanour – Fine up to $7,500 and/or 3 years imprisonment

SAPC §602 – Failure to Secure Government Property

Negligent or reckless failure to secure government facilities, assets, equipment, or sensitive property, resulting in risk to public safety or security.
Misdemeanour – Fine up to $5,000 and/or 2 years imprisonment

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TITLE 7 – TRAFFIC & VEHICLE CODE

SAPC §701 – Parking Violation

Improper, illegal, or obstructive parking of a motor vehicle on public or private roadways.
Infraction – Fine up to $1,000

SAPC §702 – Headlight Violation

Operating a motor vehicle without required headlights during hours of darkness or reduced visibility.
Infraction – Fine up to $1,500

SAPC §703 – Traffic Lights and Signs

Failure to obey traffic control devices, traffic signals, or posted traffic signs.
Infraction – Fine up to $2,000

SAPC §704 – Careless Driving

Operating a motor vehicle without due care or reasonable consideration for road conditions, traffic, or pedestrians.
Misdemeanour – Fine up to $5,000 and/or 2 years imprisonment

SAPC §705 – Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicles

Failure to yield the right of way to an authorised emergency services vehicle using audible or visual warning devices.
Misdemeanour – Fine up to $7,500 and/or 3 years imprisonment

SAPC §706 – Failure to Stop After Collision

Leaving the scene of a motor vehicle collision without stopping, identifying oneself, or rendering required assistance.
Felony – Fine up to $15,000 and/or 7 years imprisonment

SAPC §707 – Reckless Driving

Operating a motor vehicle with wilful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.
Felony – Fine up to $20,000 and/or 10 years imprisonment

SAPC §708 – Evading Law Enforcement

Fleeing or attempting to flee from a law enforcement officer after a lawful order to stop, whether on foot or in a motor vehicle.
Felony – Fine up to $25,000 and/or 15 years imprisonment

SAPC §709 – Driving Without a Licence

Operating a motor vehicle without holding a valid and current driving licence.
Misdemeanour – Fine up to $5,000 and/or 1 year imprisonment

SAPC §710 – Driving While Licence Suspended or Revoked

Operating a motor vehicle while the driver’s licence is suspended, revoked, or otherwise invalid by lawful order.
Felony – Fine up to $15,000 and/or 7 years imprisonment

SAPC §711 – Street Racing

Participating in, organising, or facilitating an unauthorised motor vehicle race or speed contest on public roads.
Felony – Fine up to $20,000 and/or 10 years imprisonment

SAPC §712 – Jaywalking

Crossing a roadway outside of designated pedestrian crossings or in violation of pedestrian control signals, creating risk to traffic safety.
Infraction – Fine up to $1,500

SAPC §713 – Speeding

Operating a motor vehicle in excess of posted or lawful speed limits for the roadway and conditions.
Infraction – Fine up to $3,000

SAPC §714 – Road Markings and Signage

Failure to comply with roadway markings, lane controls, directional arrows, or traffic signage not otherwise specified in this Code.
Infraction – Fine up to $2,500

SAPC §715 – Vehicle Maintenance

Operating a motor vehicle in an unsafe condition due to defective equipment or lack of reasonable maintenance, including brakes, tyres, lights, or steering.
Misdemeanour – Fine up to $5,000 and/or 2 years imprisonment

SAPC §716 – Vehicle Signalling and Hazard Lights

Failure to use required turn signals, brake lights, or hazard warning lights when required for safe operation and lane movement.
Infraction – Fine up to $2,000

SAPC §717 – Driving Under the Influence

Operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, drugs, or a combination thereof to a degree that reduces the ability to drive safely.
Felony – Fine up to $25,000 and/or 15 years imprisonment

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TITLE 8 – FISH & WILDLIFE CODE

SAPC §801 – Fishing without a Licence

Fishing in state waters without holding a valid fishing licence issued by the State of San Andreas.
Infraction – Fine up to $2,000

SAPC §802 – Hunting without a Licence

Hunting, pursuing, or taking wildlife without holding a valid hunting licence issued by the State of San Andreas.
Infraction – Fine up to $3,000

SAPC §803 – Fishing or Hunting in a Restricted Area

Fishing or hunting in a protected, restricted, or otherwise prohibited area designated by law or regulation.
Misdemeanour – Fine up to $5,000 and/or 2 years imprisonment

SAPC §804 – Possession of Illegally Taken Wildlife

Possessing, transporting, or storing wildlife or animal products taken in violation of wildlife laws or regulations.
Misdemeanour – Fine up to $7,500 and/or 3 years imprisonment

SAPC §805 – Use of Prohibited Hunting Methods

Using illegal, dangerous, or prohibited methods, equipment, or practices to hunt or take wildlife.
Misdemeanour – Fine up to $7,500 and/or 3 years imprisonment

SAPC §806 – Hunting Under the Influence

Hunting or attempting to hunt wildlife while impaired by alcohol or controlled substances.
Misdemeanour – Fine up to $10,000 and/or 4 years imprisonment

SAPC §807 – Sale of Illegally Taken Fish or Game

Selling, trading, bartering, or profiting from fish or wildlife taken unlawfully or in violation of conservation laws.
Felony – Fine up to $20,000 and/or 10 years imprisonment

SAPC §808 – Discharge of Firearm in Protected Wildlife Area

Discharging a firearm within a protected wildlife refuge, conservation area, or restricted environmental zone.
Felony – Fine up to $25,000 and/or 12 years imprisonment

SAPC §809 – Poaching

Illegal hunting or fishing for commercial gain, protected species, or repeated violation of wildlife conservation laws.
Felony – Fine up to $30,000 and/or 15 years imprisonment