One way I entertain myself (sad by true) is I randomly read the penal code.
I get a kick out of finding pointless or obscure laws.
For instance, Elephant abuse is identified as a separate crime in CA.
PC - 596.5
I wouldn’t think it was so stupid were it not for the fact the elements and penalties are the same for animal abuse (so it’s already covered).
Same goes for car jacking. The elements and penalties are the same as robbery.
PC 211 verses PC 215
My all time favorite is:
PC-550(b)2
The “preparation†of a false insurance claim is itself a crime.
Think if it like bomb making materials on a work bench that is not yet made into a bomb. Now replace those materials with documentation laid out on a desk that could be used to file a fraudulent insurance claim. It’s the same basic thing in terms of legality (knowing that PC got me out of a bind in my academy).
So I’m throwing this out there. I highly doubt CA has a monopoly on obscure laws. It would be great if folks could add to the content of this thread.
I get a kick out of finding pointless or obscure laws.
For instance, Elephant abuse is identified as a separate crime in CA.
PC - 596.5
I wouldn’t think it was so stupid were it not for the fact the elements and penalties are the same for animal abuse (so it’s already covered).
Same goes for car jacking. The elements and penalties are the same as robbery.
PC 211 verses PC 215
My all time favorite is:
PC-550(b)2
The “preparation†of a false insurance claim is itself a crime.
Think if it like bomb making materials on a work bench that is not yet made into a bomb. Now replace those materials with documentation laid out on a desk that could be used to file a fraudulent insurance claim. It’s the same basic thing in terms of legality (knowing that PC got me out of a bind in my academy).
So I’m throwing this out there. I highly doubt CA has a monopoly on obscure laws. It would be great if folks could add to the content of this thread.
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