Penal Code
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ORDINANCES
Drugs
Alcohol
100
Statute enacted to proscribe a certain offense against the public at large or against another person; imposing a penalty for violation of same.
What is a Penal Code
100
What is an ORDINANCE?
An ordinance is a law enacted by a municipal body, such as a city council or county commission. Ordinances govern matters not already covered by state or federal laws such as zoning, safety and building regulations.
100
What the weight limit for POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA?
Every person who possesses not more than 28.5 grams of marijuana, other than concentrated cannabis, is guilty of a misdemeanor. No more than a $100 fine.
100
What are two signs of alcohol poisoning?
Won't Wake Up, Vomiting While Passed Out, Slow/Irregular Breathing, Pale Skin, Extreme Confusion
200
A crime which is punishable with death or by imprisonment in the state prison. Every other crime or public offense is a misdemeanor except those offenses that are classified as infractions.
What is a Felony
200
Can you have or drink alcohol in IV parks?
Nope! Any person violating this ordinance is guilty of an infraction.
200
Two signs of a drug overdose?
Won't wake up, Abnormal Temperature, Abnormal Breathing, Abnormal Skin Color, Abnormal Pulse
200
What are the consequences of a minor in possession of alcohol?
A person convicted of a "Minor in Possession" includes a mandatory court appearance, as well as a mandatory suspension of your drivers license for a year, up to $675 in fines, or proof of completion of the Youth Offender Program.
300
Except in cases where a different punishment is prescribed by any law of this state, every offense declared to be a ________ is punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or by fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both.
What is a Misdemeanor
300
Can you have alcohol in any public area of IV? Nope!
Nope!
300
Compared to possession of marijuana, the penalty for gifting marijuana worse?
Yes it is, giving marijuana as a gift can get you Imprisonment in the state prison for a period of two, three, or four years.
300
Do the police hand out BUI's?
Yep, a person convicted of this violation shall be punished by a mandatory court appearance and a fine of approximately $1,300. The sentence includes a mandatory suspension of driving privileges for a year and possibly probation.
400
An _________ is not punishable by imprisonment. A person charged with an _______ shall not be entitled to a trial by jury. A person charged with an ________ shall not be entitled to have the public defender appointed at public expense to represent him or her unless he or she is arrested and not released on his or her written promise to appear, his or her own recognizance, or a deposit of bail
What is an Infraction
400
What is the fine for most first time violations?
$108
400
What is the fine for possession or use of a "Controlled Substance"?
$108 for the first conviction.
500
What is the most common Penal Code violation in IV?
Unlawful Dumping of Waste
500
When are the NIGHTTIME NOISE RESTRICTIONS?
the night and following morning of any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday between the hours of 10:00 p.m. of such day and 7:00 a.m. the following morning; or, the morning hours after midnight of any Friday or Saturday, between 12:00, midnight, following such day, and 7:00 a.m. the following morning.
500
Does driving under influence include driving while "high"?
Yes, it is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle.
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