San Andreas State Law
Crimes, Times and State Laws Ever since San Andreas was turned into a state, a regulatory board was introduced to ensure all of its inhabitants were safe and were able to love a structured, normal life without fear of crime or retribution. The Summary of Offenses Act was updated again in 1994 to become a modern law system for local authorities to enforce. The law seeks to make communities safer.
The 'Summary of Offenses Act' is used as a general overview of the laws that reside in the state.
A speed limit of 55mph applies to all urban and city-style roads.
A speed limit of 65mph applies to all interstates.
All vehicles on state roads must be road worthy and not damaged, smoking or be operating dangerously.
The use of car modifications such as hydrollics and NOS is illegal in or on public areas. These systems may only be used for legal racing.
Tickets or citations are issued by Patrol Officers for infringements of state law. These are fines 'on the spot' and must be paid in full to the Officer at the time. Failure to do so can lead to arrest. These crimes are also based on an individual occurrence - multiple instances may also lead to an arrest. The severity of the infringement is also taken into account.
$50.00 [+]Exposure of body parts in public (ie: breast, buttocks, etc..)
$50.00 [+]Use of indecent gesture (ie: middle finger, spitting, etc..)
$50.00 [+] Use of indecent words (ie: cuss words or racial remarks)
- Loitering on Government Property:
$100.00 See Traffic Sheet if involving a vehicle [+]Idle on Government Property
See Traffic Sheet [+]Parking illegally (e.g.: middle of the street)
- Illegal Parking on Government Property:
See Traffic Sheet [+]Parking illegally on Government Property (ie: city hall steps)
- Illegal Parking at the Bank:
See Traffic Sheet [+]Parking illegally at bank (ie: bank steps & bank side-walk)
- Use of Hydraulics on a public road:
See Traffic Sheet [+]Use of pistons to move car illegally
[+]Impoundment of Vehicle
- Driving on a public road with a damaged head/tail light:
See Traffic Sheet [+]Driving with a broken tail light or head light
[+]If seen again without it fixed, suspension of license
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See Traffic Sheet [+]Driving recklessly in a vehicle (ie: hitting light poles & driving in wrong lane)
See Traffic Sheet [+]Going over given speed limits.
[+]Suspension of your license (If also reckless or over by 15mph)
$400.00 [+]Putting Los Santos citizens in danger (vehicle)
[+]Suspension of your license
- Illegal use of Nitros Oxide:
$400.00 [+Use of Nitros Oxide (NOS)
[+]Suspension of your license
- Trespassing on Private Property:
See Traffic Sheet [+]Trespassing on property that is owned by someone without permission.
[+]Refusing to leave after being asked to do so on property or public property not of your own.
[+]Trespassing by entering onto a Ship by not being a member of crew or authorized by the Captain of the vessel.
[+]Giving false information via 911
[+]Reporting false or nonsense crimes
Felony Offenses are offenses of a serious nature which generally involves abuse or interference with other persons or property. You are likely to be arrested and convicted to a jail term for these offenses. Officers may also impose a fine for these cases. A conviction will be stored on the database.
1 Wanted Level [+]Willful damage, Tagging, Defacing any property or object.
- Possession of illegal narcotics:
1 Wanted Level [+]Possession of any illegal narcotics or carrying more than doctors allow you to carry (Medicinal Drugs) up to 500grams.
- Illegal possession of a firearm:
1 Wanted Level - Possession of a legal firearm without a weapons license (ie: Deagle, Country rifle, and Shotgun)
See Traffic Sheet [+]Racing on government property/Non race tracks
- Driving without a License:
See Traffic Sheet [+]Driving a vehicle with a drivers license
- Driving with a Conditioned License:
See Traffic Sheet [+]Driving a vehicle with a suspended or canceled license
- Trespassing on Government Property:
See Traffic Sheet [+]Trespassing on any government property
[+]Failure to comply will result in being shot.
1 Wanted Level [+]Issuing a threat with the means to carry it out
[+]Physically touching another person in a violent or intimidating manner
- Assault with a Deadly Weapon:
1 Wanted Level [+]Causing injury with a weapon, or vehicle
[+]Removal of Weapons/Drivers License
- Robbery/Attempted Robbery:
1 Wanted Level [+]Seizing or attempted to seize property through violence or intimidation
1 Wanted Level [+]Acquiring money, property, or services by use of intimidation or other acts.
1 Wanted Level [+]Copying objects or documents with the intent to deceive
1 Wanted Level [+]Interfering with a government official(s)
[+]Verbally abusing or obstructing easy access to government officials business
1 Wanted Level [+]Offering services of any item in the return of influence or actions of a government official
1 Wanted Level [+]Lying or making false statements in a court of law
1 Wanted Level [+]An accusation backed up with proof that a suspect may commit a crime without their intent to do so
1 Wanted Level [+]Assisting in the commission of a crime, but not actually partaking in the unlawful activity
1 Wanted Level [+]Participating in the commission of a crime
1 Wanted Level (Also See Traffic Sheet) [+]Taking a vehicle from a person without consent from the owner
[+]Removal of Drivers License
See Traffic Sheet [+]Leaving, running, or escaping someway in the attempt to elude an officer
[+]Suspension of Drivers License
[+]Long evasion or reckless evasion may lead to 'Felony Evasion'
See Traffic Sheet [+]Exchanging sexual acts for valuables or common currency
1 Wanted Level [+]Not complying or listening to a government official
1 Wanted Level [+]Displaying a firearm in public
[+]Removal of Weapons License
- Failure to pay a given fine:
1 Wanted Level [+]Refusal to pay fine/ticket
1 Wanted Level [+]The act of disturbing an area with noise or destruction
[+]Being a general disturbance to a particular area
- Possession of illegal materials:
1 Wanted Level [+]Possession of any illegal weapon materials of up to 500 units.
Severe Felony Offenses are of a very serious nature and often are the result of severe injury or damage of deliberate means. You will be convicted and incarcerated in the State Penitentiary ((Maximum time – 25hrs)).
- First or Second Degree Murder of a LEO:
Three Hours (Per Cop) [+]Killing Law Enforcement Officer(s)
- Attempted Murder of a LEO:
Two Hours (Per Cop) [+]Attempting to kill a Law Enforcement Officer(s)
- Kidnapping a LEO: Two Hours (Per Cop)
[+]Capturing or detaining a LEO(s).
Two Hours (Per Murder) [+]Premeditated murder. ((LEOs must see the murder take place.))
One Hour (Per Attempt) [+]Attempted Murder on a Civilian(s)
[color-red]Two Hours (Per Person)[/color]
[+]Capturing or Detaining a Civilian(s) against their will.
- Possession of an Automatic Weapon:
One Hour [+]Possessing any automatic firing weapons
- Conspiracy to Commit Murder:
One Hour [+]The act of planning a murder
One Hour (Also See Traffic Sheet) [+]Evading police by committing reckless driving or reckless endangerment and either causing an accident, assaulting police or putting others lives in danger.
- Large Possession of Illegal items:
Two Hours [+]Being found in possession of large quantities of narcotics or materials ((500+)).
- Armed Robbery/Attempted Armed Robbery:
One Hour [+]Seizing property through violence with a weapon
[+]Robbing a store or business premise
[+]Removal of Weapons License
- Possession of an illegal firearm:
One Hour [+]Possession of an illegal firearm (ie: Knives, Silenced weapons or those not covered under the license.)
[+]Removal of Weapons License
See Traffic Sheet [+]Colliding with someone, their vehicle; then leaving the scene without consulting that person
[+]Possible cancellation of Drivers License
Two Hours [+]Selling illegal narcotics
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI):
See Traffic Sheet [+]Driving Under the Influence of alcohol, drugs or other substance
[+]Possible cancellation of Drivers License
See Traffic Sheet [+]Selling illegal weapons
[+]Confiscation of weapons license
- Illegal Purchase of Weapons:
See Traffic Sheet [+]Purchasing a weapon that is illegal
[+]Purchasing a weapon that is legal but from illegal means
[+]Removal of Weapon License
- Illegal Purchase of Narcotics:
See Traffic Sheet [+]Purchasing illegal narcotics
- Refusing to identify yourself:
Two Hours (As used here: detained until your identity is confirmed. Note that any additional charges will still be counted)
[+]Refusing to provide ID or to provide your true name when requested by a LEO.
- Impersonating a Government Official:
One Hour
[+]Impersonating directly or indirectly a government official
[+]Creating the false presence of an official
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[Crimes Act] Police Powers and your Rights Your responsibilities - If you are asked to stop by a police officer, you must do so.
- You must provide identification or your real name, DOB and address if asked by an officer.
Your rights - If police ask you to go with them you do not have to unless you agree or are arrested.
- Police cannot search you or your vehicle without your consent or probable cause or placing you under arrest.
- After providing your ID, you may refuse to answer officers questions. If arrested, you will be questioned and should co-operate but may refuse to answer questions.
Police Officers Right to Act - A Police Officers badge is his right to act, enforce law and carry with the right to use a firearm.
- "Assault on an officer" is defined as attacking an officer with bare hands and feet.
- Officers are authorized to use Force level 4 (draw a firearm) when their life or others may be in danger and is defined as actively assaulting an officer or other person or threatening to do so.
- Officers are authorized to use Force level 5 (deadly force) when their life or others may be in danger and is defined as actively attempting to hinder their free movement (tackle, knock-out), actively shooting or attempting to escape after a felony offense.
[LAW1] Violent Crime Reduction Act 94 [03-26-94] [Amendment 09-03-94] Concealed firearms and knives are on the rise in San Andreas. In the eyes of the law, it's down to you to show that the weapon in question wasn't made or adapted to cause injury. Claiming that you're carrying a weapon in public for someone else is no excuse.
Sections of the act Quote:
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- Section (1).
Should you be arrested, and found guilty of carrying an offensive
weapon in public, you could face a fine, imprisonment, or both;
Section (2).
Carrying a knife could make you liable to a fine of up to $1,000, or a maximum of two years imprisonment. If it's used to injure or threaten someone the penalties are more severe;
Section (3).
If you're found guilty of grievous bodily harm you could face imprisonment;
Section (4).
If you're found guilty of manslaughter, attempted murder or murder, your punishment could also be imprisonment.
Legal Exceptions for Knives or Fire-Arms: Quote:
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- 1). As a public servant of the law.
2). Distribution of a physical action such as construction or working at the local pay 'n' spray district in Vinewood.
3). Self defense (under the circumstance that it's registered and you are licensed under it. Does not include knives or illegal weapons.).
[LAW2] Los Santos' Gang Congregation Ordinance ACT 94 [03-01-94] This "gang loitering" ordinance enables a police officer to order a group of two or more people to disperse from a public place if the police officer believes that one of these people is/was a criminal street gang member. Any persons who disobey such orders could have their persons and vehicle searched, jailed for up to six months and fined up to $500.
Sections of the act: (Section A) Whenever a police officer observes a person whom he reasonably believes to be a criminal street gang member loitering in any public place with one or more other persons, he shall order all such persons to disperse and remove themselves from the area. Any person who does not promptly obey such an order is in violation of this section.
(Section A1) Reasons to believe include clothing, associates and past criminal history.
(Section B) It shall be an affirmative defense to an alleged violation of this section that no person who was observed loitering was in fact a member of a criminal street gang.
(Section C) As used in this section:
(1) “Loiter” means to remain in any one place with no apparent purpose.
(2) “Criminal street gang” means any ongoing organisation, association in fact or group of three or more persons, whether formal or informal, having as one of its substantial activities the commission of one or more of the criminal acts enumerated in paragraph (3), and whose members individually or collectively engage in or have engaged in a pattern of criminal gang activity.
(3) “Criminal gang activity” means the commission, attempted commission, or solicitation of the following offenses, provided that the offenses are committed by two or more persons, or by an individual at the direction of, or in association with, any criminal street gang, with the specific intent to promote, further or assist in any criminal conduct by gang members:
(4) “Pattern of criminal gang activity” means two or more acts of criminal gang activity of which at least two such acts were committed within five years of each other and at least one such act occurred after the effective date of this section.
(5) “Public place” means the public way and any other location open to the public, whether publicly or privately owned.
(d) Any person who violates this section is subject to a fine of not less than $100.00 and not more than $500.00 for each offense, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.
[LAW3] Special Tactic Powers of the Mayors Office ACT 94 [08-05-94] This act, signed and passed by the Mayor's Office, allows for the formation of a Special Tactics Group as a branch of the Police Departments Special Tactics teams as a direct respondent to the Mayor's office. To this effect: "The STG provides a 'tactical capability' ie; the management and resolution of a situation. They also provide specialist assistance in performing tasks which are beyond the scope of operational police, and provide protection to high risk persons and VIPs. STG agents also collect information about criminal activities."
This act is passed by recognition of mayoral license and pardon as signed by the Governor as per the following mandate: I, the Mayor of San Andreas, hereby consent SAPD Command to appoint under a commander three Officers who are to be the final response in the cities protection for counter-terrorism and national security. Through this role as the 'Special Tactics Group', I hereby consent tactics as required to confirm and keep true the security of this state. To this end, this contract of acceptance is also a license and pardon for the members of the STG in any and all of their situation and engagements persistent to National Security.
[LAW4] Three Strike ACT 94 [20-05-94] [Amendment 09-03-94] In an effort to maintain public safety and ensure repeat offenders are sentenced to justice, the three strike system has been implemented. The "Detective Bureau" (any arm of Law Enforcement of the San Andreas Police Department responsible for investigation); now have the right to issue strikes to known and repeat criminals with the intent to seek life imprisonment ((CK)).
The specific act in relation to this is clause 1 and 2:
(C1) The following requirements need to be followed for the 3 Strike Rule:
[list][*]Beyond reasonable doubt 'Core of Evidence'.[list]
[list][*]Issued, maintained and overseen by the leadership of the SAPD "Detective Bureau".[list]
[list][*]Must be Felony Crimes ONLY (e.g. Murder of LEO's, First Degree Murder) ((Prisonable offenses)).[list]
[list][*]Detectives can remove Strikes, if Suspect Cooperates.[list]
[list][*]Detectives can add the Strike Back if it was removed at first, and suspect failed to cooperate.[list]
(C1.2) Should an offender gain three strikes, which will be collated in a central database, the offender can be sentenced to life imprisonment ((SAPD CK)).
(C2) The following are the punishments allocated per strike:
- Strike 2 - 20 years, possible seizure of licenses or assets
- Strike 3 - 25 to life with possible death penalty ((25hrs with possible Ck))
[LAW5] Facial Recognition and Identity ACT 94 [24-06-94] [Amendment 09-03-94] In an effort to maintain public safety and ensure criminals cannot conceal their identities, this bill has been introduced. If you are a citizen of San Andreas and you are wearing an object that conceals your face - you will be detained and questioned by the police. This means that Police Officers will have probable cause to stop, search, and take any offending items. Furthermore, you may be arrested by the Officer's discretion if you violate this law.
If you fail to identify yourself, impersonate a government official or attempt to provide fake identification you could be sentenced to fines of $500, a jail term or be incarcerated for 25 to life.
