SADRP Penalcode
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    • Accessory/Association Doctrine
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    • Probable Cause & Reasonable Suspicion Doctrine
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    • [1] Penal Code
      • [1] 1 - Resisting Arrest
      • [1] 2 - Disobeying a Police Officer
      • [1] 3 - Harassment
      • [1] 4 - Sexual Harassment
      • [1] 5 - Lying to a Government Official
      • [1] 6 - Reckless Endangerment
      • [1] 7 - Forgery
      • [1] 8 - Criminal Threats
      • [1] 9 - Threats Against An Elected Official (Federal Charge)
      • [1] 10 - Identity Theft
      • [1] 11 - Impersonating a Police Officer
      • [1] 12 - Impersonating a Federal Officer/Agent (Federal Charge)
      • [1] 13 - Impersonating an Official
      • [1] 14 - Aiding and Abetting / Accessory to Crime
      • [1] 15 - Failure to Obey Signage
      • [1] 16 - Terrorism (Federal Charge)
      • [1] 17 - Terroristic Threats (Federal Charge)
      • [1] 18 - Vigilantism
      • [1] 19 - Animal Cruelty
      • [1] 20 - Anti-Mask Law
      • [1] 21 - Jailbreak
      • [1] 22 - Escaping Custody
      • [1] 23 - Possessing Items Used In Crime
      • [1] 24 - Child Neglect
      • [1] 25 - Disarming a Police Officer
      • [1] 26 - Entrapment
      • [1] 27 - Harboring a Fugitive
      • [1] 28 - Unlawful Accessing, Furnishing, or Receiving of Law Enforcement Records (Federal Charge)
      • [1] 30 - Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law (Federal Charge)
      • [1] 29 - Stolen Valor Act
      • [1] 31 - Capital Murder
      • [1] 32 - Torture
      • [1] 33 - Aiding/Providing Toward Attempted Suicide
      • [1] 34 - Narcotic Induced Homicide
      • [1] 35 - Animal Abuse
      • [1] 36 - Espionage (Federal Charge)
      • [1] 37 - Treason (Federal Charge)
      • [1] 38 - Fleeing The Scene Of A Crime
      • [1] 39 - Misuse of Government Resources (Federal Charge)
    • [2] Violent Crimes Code
      • [2] 1 - First Degree Murder
      • [2] 2 - Attempted Murder
      • [2] 3 - Attempted Murder of an Elected Official (Fed Charge)
      • [2] 4 - Second Degree Murder
      • [2] 5 - Vehicular Manslaughter
      • [2] 6 - Involuntary Manslaughter
      • [2] 7 - Unlawful Imprisonment
      • [2] 8 - Kidnapping
      • [2] 9 - Hostage Taking
      • [2] 10 - Domestic Violence
      • [2] 11 - Strongarm Robbery
      • [2] 12 - Assault
      • [2] 13 - Aggravated Assault
      • [2] 14 - Removed
      • [2] 15 - Simple Battery
      • [2] 16 - Battery
      • [2] 17 - Aggravated Battery
      • [2] 18 - Inciting a Riot
      • [2] 19 - Killing or Injuring a Police Animal
      • [2] 20 - Abuse of a Corpse
      • [2] 21 - Armed Robbery
      • [2] 22 - Human Trafficking (Federal Charge)
      • [2] 23 - Concealing an Accidental Death
    • [3] Vehicle Code
      • License Points Info
      • Moving Violations
        • [3] 1 - Speeding
        • [3] 2 - Failure to Maintain Lane
        • [3] 3 - Illegal Passing
        • [3] 4 - Driving Under the Influence
        • [3] 5 - Failure to Obey Traffic Control Devices
        • [3] 6 - Driving the Wrong Way
        • [3] 7 - Negligent Driving
        • [3] 8 - Reckless Driving
        • [3] 9 - Stopping on Railroad Tracks
        • [3] 10 - Illegal Street Competition, Stunting, or Exhibition
        • [3] 11 - Failure to Yield or Move Over for an Emergency Vehicle
        • [3] 12 - Distracted Driving
        • [3] 13 - Tailgating
        • [3] 14 - Void Law
      • Equipment Codes
        • [3] 15 - Unroadworthy Vehicle
        • [3] 16 - Driving w/o Headlights or Signals
        • [3] 17 - Improper or Missing Plates/Registration
        • [3] 45 - Use of Jamming Device
      • Commercial Vehicle Codes
        • [3] 18 - Truck/Trailer Size Restriction
        • [3] 19 - Load Size Restriction
        • [3] 20 - Commercial Vehicle Inspection Authority
        • [3] 21 - Overweight Limit
        • [3] 22 - Log Book Violation
        • [3] 23 - Stopping at Railroad Crossings
      • Documentation
        • [3] 22 - Driving without Insurance
        • [3] 23 - Improper License Class / Endorsement
        • [3] 25 - Driving without a License
      • [3] 26 - Illegal Parking
      • [3] 27 - Reckless Evading
      • [3] 28 - Evading an Officer
      • [3] 29 - Hit and Run
      • [3] 30 - Excessive Vehicle Noise
      • [3] 31 - Impeding Traffic
      • [3] 32 - Operating Without a Helmet
      • [3] 33 - Refusal to take a Sobriety Test
      • [3] 34 - Bicycle Lane Usage
      • [3] 35 - Open Container of Alcohol in Vehicle
      • [3] 36 - Nighttime Headlight Usage
      • [3] 37 - [Redacted]
      • [3] 38 - Non-Motor Vehicle on Highway
      • [3] 39 - Airspace Violation
      • [3] 40 - Spectator of Illegal Competition, Stunting, or Exhibition
      • [3] 41 - Seatbelt Requirement
      • [3] 42 - Flashing Colored Lights, Sirens, and Emergency Vehicles
      • [3] 43 - Altered Vehicle Height
      • [3] 44 - Altered or Obstructed VIN
    • [4] Public Order Code
      • [4] 1 - Soliciting
      • [4] 2 - Solicitation of Criminal Activity
      • [4] 3 - Unlawful Assembly
      • [4] 4 - Obstruction
      • [4] 5 - Failure to Identify
      • [4] 6 - Loitering
      • [4] 7 - False Reporting
      • [4] 8 - Violation of Restraining Order
      • [4] 9 - Conspiracy
      • [4] 10 - Failure to appear
      • [4] 11 - Violating a Court Order (Federal Charge)
      • [4] 12 - Perjury (Federal Charge)
      • [4] 13 - Contempt of Court (Federal Charge)
      • [4] 14 - Bribery
      • [4] 15 - Disturbing the Peace
      • [4] 16 - Disorderly Public Intoxication
      • [4] 18 - Disorderly Conduct
      • [4] 20 - Anti-Stalking Law
      • [4] 21 - Threats to Participate in a Criminal Organization
      • [4] 22 - Panhandling
      • [4] 23 - Disturbing A Religious Meeting
      • [4] 24 - Wiretapping (Federal Charge)
      • [4] 25 - Destruction Of Flag
      • [4] 26 - Funeral Service Disruptions
      • [4] 27 - Anti-Bigamy
      • [4] 29 - Pseudocide
      • [4] 30 - Interference with Traffic Control Devices
    • [5] Finance Code
      • [5] 1 - Extortion
      • [5] 2 - Fraud
      • [5] 3 - Conspiracy to Commit Fraud
      • [5] 4 - Embezzlement
      • [5] 5 - Graft
      • [5] 6 - Government Corruption (Federal Charge)
      • [5] 7 - Racketeering
    • [6] Property Crime Code
      • [6] 1 - Petty Theft
      • [6] 2 - Grand Theft
      • [6] 3 - Government Grand Larceny
      • [6] 4 - Grand Theft Auto
      • [6] 5 - Burglary
      • [6] 6 - Trespassing
      • [6] 7 - Bank Robbery (Federal Charge)
      • [6] 8 - Mail Theft (Federal Charge)
      • [6] 9 - Tampering
      • [6] 10 - Vandalism
      • [6] 11 - Gaining Unauthorized Access to a System (Hacking) (Federal Charge)
      • [6] 12 - Arson
      • [6] 13 - Criminal Mischief
      • [6] 14 - Possession of Stolen Property
      • [6] 15 - Squatting
      • [6] 16 - Breaking and Entering
      • [6] 18 - Attempted Bank Robbery (Federal Charge)
      • [6] 19 - Home Invasion
      • [6] 20 - Possession Of Burglary Tools With Intent To Use
    • [7] Health and Safety Code
      • Medical Authority
      • [7] 1 - Minor in Possession of Alcohol
      • [7] 2 - Sale of Alcohol to a Minor
      • [7] 3 - Minor in Possession of Tobacco
      • [7] 4 - Sale of Tobacco Products to a Minor
      • [7] 5 - Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
      • [7] 6 - Possession of a Controlled Substance
      • [7] 7 - Sale of Controlled Substance
      • [7] 8 - Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell
      • [7] 9 - Possession of Human Remains
      • [7] 10 - Unlawful Practice of Medicine
      • [7] 11 - Involuntary Commitment Authority
      • [7] 12 - Illegal Dumping
      • [7] 13 - Exotic Pets Ban
      • [7] 14 - Littering
      • [7] 15 - Urination or Defecation in Public
      • [7] 16 - Cannibalism
      • [7] 17 - Minor in Possession of Marijuana
      • [7] 18 - Unlawful Manufacture/ Transport/Sale of Controlled Substance, Alcohol, or Tobacco Product
      • [7] 19 - Trafficking
      • [7] 20 - Medical Negligence
    • [8] Firearms and Weapons Code
      • [8] 1 - Possession of a Firearm Without a License
      • [8] 2 - Possession of a Firearm Under Influence
      • [8] 3 - Brandishing a Firearm or Deadly Weapon
      • [8] 4 - Criminal Use of Firearm
      • [8] 5 - Illegal Sale of Weapon
      • [8] 6 - Possession of a Firearm in a Restricted Area
      • [8] 7 - Possession of an Illegal Weapon
      • [8] 8 - Failure to Declare a Weapon
      • [8] 9 - Illegal Display of Weapons or Equipment
      • [8] 10 - Possession of Unregistered Firearm
      • [8] 11 - Felon in Possession of a Firearm
      • [8] 12 - Unsecured Firearm near Children
      • [8] 13 - Possession of a Weapon during the Commission or Attempted Commission of a Felony
      • [8] 14 - Discharge of a Firearm towards a Moving Vehicle or Dwelling
      • [8] 15 - Unlawful Manufacture/ Transport/Sale of Firearms/Weapons
      • [8] 16 - Unlawful Carry of a Concealed Firearm
      • [8] 17 - Illegal Possession of a Taser
      • [8] 18 - Unsecured Firearm
      • [8] 19 - Possession of a Stolen Firearm
      • [8] 20 - Prohibitions with respect to Biological Weapons (Fed Charge)
      • [8] 21 - Prohibitions with respect to Weapons of Mass Destruction (Fed Charge)
    • [9] Fish and Game Code
      • [9] 1 - Hunting without a License
      • [9] 2 - Hunting in a Restricted Area
      • [9] 3 - Cruel Hunting
      • [9] 4 - Poaching
    • [10] Maritime and Vessel Navigation Code
      • [10] 1 - Boating Under the Influence
      • [10] 2 - Reckless Operation of a Vessel
      • [10] 3 - Boating without a License
      • [10] 4 - Onboard Vessel Safety Equipment Requirement
      • [10] 5 - Mooring to Navigational Markers or Buoys
    • [11] Customs, Immigration, Citizenship, and Naturalization Code (Federal)
      • [11] 1 - Unauthorized Entry
      • [11] 2 - Illegal Residence / Unauthorized Presence
      • [11] 3 - Harboring an Illegal Resident
      • [11] 4 - Deportation and Entry Refusal Authority
      • [11] 5 - Smuggling
    • [12] Commercial Building Fire Safety Code
      • [12] 1 - Commercial Building Fire Safety Code
      • [12] 2 - Selling Improper/Illegitimate Fire Prevention Resources
      • [12] 3 - Tampering/Vandalizing Fire Equipment
    • [13] Public Transit Code
      • [13] 1 - Smoking on a Public Transit Vehicle
      • [13] 2 - Intoxication on a Public Transit Vehicle
      • [13] 3 - Usage of a train/ Tram without permission
  • Archive
    • Expired/Removed Laws
      • (REMOVED)
      • (Removed Law)
      • Qualified Immunity Removed Act Aug 28 2023
      • Terrorist Engagement Doctrine (Removed Aug 28 2023)
      • Justice Department Forms
      • Government Organization
      • Plain View Doctrine
      • San Andreas’ Sovereign Citizen Declaration Doctrine REMOVED
      • [4] 17 - Public Intoxication REMOVED Aug 29 2023
      • Election Laws and Restrictions
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  1. Acts & Doctrines

Exigent Circumstance Doctrine

The exigent circumstance doctrine, allows law enforcement officers, federal agents, trained medical practitioners and firefighters, to disregard the 4th amendment, and perform a warrantless breach and search of property, in order to fulfil a duty of care. The exigent circumstance doctrine states;

"Circumstances that would cause a reasonable person to believe that entry (or other relevant prompt action) was necessary to prevent physical harm to the officers/agents/EMT's/Firefighter or other persons, the destruction of relevant evidence, the escape of the suspect, or some other consequence improperly frustrating legitimate law enforcement efforts, medical practitioners or firefighters."

In order for the Exigent Circumstance Doctrine to be viable for use, the individual must be able to articulate a cause, which indicates an immediate physical threat to the officers/agents/EMT's/Firefighter or other persons, the destruction of relevant evidence, the escape of the suspect, or some other consequence improperly frustrating legitimate law enforcement efforts, medical practitioners or firefighters.

Example A: Officer A arrives at a domestic disturbance 911 call at an apartment complex. Upon standing next to the door, inside, the officer can hear disturbed screaming, smashing and shouting. Officer A articulates that he believed a female was being physically harmed, so he deemed it necessary to enter the property, to protect the female. He kicked open the door and saw a male subject beating a female victim. He apprehends and arrests the male subject.

Example B: Officer A arrives at a 911 call stating an infant child has been locked in a home, for numerous hours, in the blazing heat. Upon arriving on scene, he can hear an infant child crying, and clearly audibly sounds distressed. Officer A makes the decision to kick the door down and enter the property, as he believes the infant child's life is in immediate harm and danger. Officer A finds an infant child wrapped in a woolly blanket, locked in a hot bedroom, with no water or ventilation.

Note: If the individual is unable to articulate a reason, for why the exigent circumstance doctrine was used [they cant state the reason foe violating the 4th amendment], then this would be considered as a violation of the 4th amendment. This can lead to any number of outcomes, including all evidence found being inadmissible [due to illegal and illegitimate search and seizure], prosecutors dropping the charges, lawsuits for the department, or even the Supreme Court Justice ruling it unconstitutional.

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