California § 465 - A person who forcibly enters a vehicle, as defined in Section 670 of the Vehicle

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§ 465. A person who forcibly enters a vehicle, as defined in Section 670 of the Vehicle

(a) A person who forcibly enters a vehicle, as defined in Section 670 of the Vehicle Code, with the intent to commit a theft or any felony therein is guilty of unlawful entry of a vehicle. (b) Unlawful entry of a vehicle is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for a period not to exceed one year or imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170. (c) As used in this section, forcible entry of a vehicle means the entry of a vehicle accomplished through any of the following means: the use of a tool or device that manipulates the locking mechanism, including, without limitation, a slim jim or other lockout tool, a shaved key, jiggler key, or lock pick, or an electronic device such as a signal extender, or force that damages the exterior of the vehicle, including, but not limited to, breaking a window, cutting a convertible top, punching a lock, or prying open a door. (d) A person may not be convicted both pursuant to this section and pursuant to Section 459.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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