SAN ANDREAS PENAL CODE AMENDMENTS
All changes stated within this document are effective on JUNE 7th, 2023. ((Pending server restart.))
Penal Code Amendments
In total, the following changes have been made:
- Removed - 2
- WM02 - Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm
- WF03 - Possession of Illegal Firearms/Weapons
- Added - 4
- WM02 - Possession of a Class 1 Firearm
- WF03 - Possession of a Class 2 Firearm
- WF04 - Possession of a Class 3 Firearm
- WF05 - Possession of a Class 4 Firearm
- Reclassified - 2
- WF04 - Unlicensed transfer of firearms, ammunition and body armor --> WF06 - Unlicensed transfer of firearms, ammunition and body armor
- WF05 - Firearms Trafficking --> WF07 - Firearms Trafficking
- Archive - Archived Laws for use in pending Criminal Trials in the Superior Court
WEAPON CHARGES
WEAPON CHARGES
WM01 - Unlawful Brandishing of a Firearm or WeaponDrawing, exhibiting, brandishing or using a firearm or weapon without a lawful reason.
SENTENCE & FINE DRIVER LICENSE SUSPENSION TRUCKER LICENSE SUSPENSION WEAPON LICENSE SUSPENSION 15 months
$2,000Intact
N/AIntact
N/AIntact WM02 - Possession of an Unlicensed FirearmAny person(s) who either openly or concealed carries, possesses or controls any type of firearm or weapon and/or parts of a firearm/weapon, or ammunition, without holding a valid permit for the firearm, or being listed as the registered owner of the firearm or other lawful authority is committing an offense.
SENTENCE & FINE DRIVER LICENSE SUSPENSION TRUCKER LICENSE SUSPENSION WEAPON LICENSE SUSPENSION 30 months
$2,000Intact
N/AIntact
N/ARevoked WM03 - Possession of Weapon ModificationsPossessing or being within immediate control of weapon modification items such a suppressors, armor piercing ammunition, illegal scopes, etc.
SENTENCE & FINE DRIVER LICENSE SUSPENSION TRUCKER LICENSE SUSPENSION WEAPON LICENSE SUSPENSION 25 months
$1,500Intact
N/AIntact
N/AIntact WM04 - Possession of Illegal Body ArmorPossessing illegal body armor not purchased or obtained through legal traders. Armor being kevlar, plates, steel, or even make-shift items intended to slow down or stop knives or bullets.
* FOOTNOTE: Despite state law, Law Enforcement Agencies are directed NOT to charge felons carrying body armor so long as they are;
A. Gainfully employed by a government funded agency & are on duty with said government funded agency & are not committing any crime or felonies while on duty & the body armor could not reasonably be seen as to be used to aid in the commission of a felony.
B. Have received written or verbal authorization to carry body armor off duty for the reason of personal protection & the body armor could not reasonably be seen as to be used to aid in the commission of a felony.
This footnote is printed for convenience and in it of itself does should not be confused to be part of the original law itself. *
SENTENCE & FINE DRIVER LICENSE SUSPENSION TRUCKER LICENSE SUSPENSION WEAPON LICENSE SUSPENSION 20 months
$2,000If Used
1 DayIf Used
1 DayIntact WM05 - Possession of Body Armor as a FelonPossessing any authentic worn item which has the primary intended purpose of providing bodily protection from any form of weaponry whilst either being a convicted felon or committing any felony.
* FOOTNOTE: Despite state law, Law Enforcement Agencies are directed NOT to charge felons carrying body armor so long as they are;
A. Gainfully employed by a government funded agency & are on duty with said government funded agency & are not committing any crime or felonies while on duty & the body armor could not reasonably be seen as to be used to aid in the commission of a felony.
B. Have received written or verbal authorization to carry body armor off duty for the reason of personal protection & the body armor could not reasonably be seen as to be used to aid in the commission of a felony.
This footnote is printed for convenience and in it of itself does should not be confused to be part of the original law itself. *
SENTENCE & FINE DRIVER LICENSE SUSPENSION TRUCKER LICENSE SUSPENSION WEAPON LICENSE SUSPENSION 25 months
$2,000If Used
1 DayIf Used
1 DayIntact WF01 - Assault with a Deadly WeaponAssaulting another person with a so-called "deadly weapon" which could include a gun, melee weapon, or a vehicle.
SENTENCE & FINE DRIVER LICENSE SUSPENSION TRUCKER LICENSE SUSPENSION WEAPON LICENSE SUSPENSION 45 months
$3,000If Used
1 DayIf Used
1 DayRevoked WF02 - Shooting from a Vehicle (Drive-By)Discharging any type of firearm or weapon from a motorized or nonmotorized vehicle or aircraft.
SENTENCE & FINE DRIVER LICENSE SUSPENSION TRUCKER LICENSE SUSPENSION WEAPON LICENSE SUSPENSION PILOTS LICENSE SUSPENSION 80 months
$3,000Suspend
1 DaySuspend
1 DayRevoked
-Revoked
-WF03 - Possession of Illegal Firearms/WeaponsIllegally possessing any type of firearm, weapon, parts of a firearm/weapon, ammunition or a firearm without a serial number.
SENTENCE & FINE DRIVER LICENSE SUSPENSION TRUCKER LICENSE SUSPENSION WEAPON LICENSE SUSPENSION 60 months
$3,000Intact
N/AIntact
N/ARevoked WF04 - Unlicensed transfer of firearms, ammunition and body armorThe sale, transfer, lending, giving or buying of registered and unregistered firearms, ammunition or body armor without authorization from the Firearms and Licensing Division of the Los Santos Police Department.
SENTENCE & FINE DRIVER LICENSE SUSPENSION TRUCKER LICENSE SUSPENSION WEAPON LICENSE SUSPENSION 60 Months
$5,000Intact
N/AIntact
N/ARevoked WF05 - Firearms TraffickingA single individual in possession of 5 or more illegal or unlicensed firearms at one time exceeding personal use.
SENTENCE & FINE DRIVER LICENSE SUSPENSION TRUCKER LICENSE SUSPENSION WEAPON LICENSE SUSPENSION 60 months
$4,500If Used
1 DayIf Used
1 DayRevoked ((Months = Minutes))
All changes can be reviewed on the STATE OF SAN ANDREAS PENAL CODE