SPECIFIC PENAL CODES LAW — CALIFORNIA
Loitering Laws in California — PC §653b and Related Statutes
California has several loitering statutes targeting loitering at schools (PC §653b), loitering to solicit drug sales (PC §647(d)), and loitering for prostitution (PC §653.22). Most are misdemeanors but criminal records from loitering convictions can have lasting consequences.
Reviewed by Daniel S. Rubin, CA Bar 302093 · Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
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Loitering California — At a Glance
- Law / Code
- PC §653b / PC §647(d)
- Classification
- Misdemeanor
- Maximum Penalty
- Up to 6 months county jail
- Probation Eligible
- Yes
- Strike Offense
- No
- Related Codes
- PC §653bPC §647(d)PC §653.22PC §415
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