RCSA · Charge index
The code we actually play by
San Andreas law mirrors Washington State's, section for section. 56 of them come up often enough to keep in one place — and every one links to the real text.
How it works
Same numbers, different state
A charge filed in San Andreas carries the section number of the Washington statute it mirrors. Nothing is renumbered, so anything you can look up in the real code applies here too.
Charged in San Andreas as
RCSA 46.61.502
Driving under the influence
Which is, word for word
RCW 46.61.502That is the exact section cited on a warrant signed in our own courthouse, in a scene that was actually played.
RCW Title 46 — Motor Vehicles
Traffic
The bulk of every patrol shift. Impaired driving, eluding, and the collisions that follow.
- 46.61.502DUIDriving under the influence
- 46.61.504Physical ControlPhysical control of vehicle while under the influence
- 46.61.500Reckless DrivingReckless driving—Penalty
- 46.61.5249Negligent Driving 1Negligent driving—First degree
- 46.61.525Negligent Driving 2Negligent driving—Second degree
- 46.61.024EludingAttempting to elude police vehicle—Defense—License revocation
- 46.61.022Failure to ObeyFailure to obey officer—Penalty
- 46.61.400SpeedingBasic rule and maximum limits
- 46.61.140Lane TravelDriving on roadways laned for traffic
- 46.61.190Stop Sign / RoWVehicle entering stop or yield intersection—Vulnerable users of a public way—Fine
- 46.61.672Phone While DrivingUsing a personal electronic device while driving
- 46.20.342DWLSDriving while license invalidated—Penalties—Extension of invalidation
- 46.20.005No Valid LicenceDriving without a license—Misdemeanor, when
- 46.30.020No InsuranceLiability insurance or other financial responsibility required—Violations—Exceptions
- 46.52.020Hit & Run — AttendedDuty in case of personal injury or death or damage to attended vehicle or other property—Penalties
- 46.52.010Hit & Run — UnattendedDuty on striking unattended car or other property—Penalty
RCW Title 9A — Washington Criminal Code
Crimes Against Persons
Degrees matter here. The difference between Assault 2 and Assault 3 is the difference between a felony and a gross misdemeanour.
- 9A.32.030Murder 1Murder in the first degree
- 9A.32.050Murder 2Murder in the second degree
- 9A.32.060Manslaughter 1Manslaughter in the first degree
- 9A.36.011Assault 1Assault in the first degree
- 9A.36.021Assault 2Assault in the second degree
- 9A.36.031Assault 3Assault in the third degree
- 9A.36.041Assault 4Assault in the fourth degree
- 9A.40.020Kidnapping 1Kidnapping in the first degree
- 9A.46.020HarassmentDefinition—Penalties
RCW Title 9A — Washington Criminal Code
Crimes Against Property
Theft degrees turn on value. Robbery turns on force. Burglary turns on intent at entry.
- 9A.56.200Robbery 1Robbery in the first degree
- 9A.56.210Robbery 2Robbery in the second degree
- 9A.52.020Burglary 1Burglary in the first degree
- 9A.52.030Burglary 2Burglary in the second degree
- 9A.56.030Theft 1Theft in the first degree
- 9A.56.040Theft 2Theft in the second degree
- 9A.56.050Theft 3Theft in the third degree
- 9A.56.070TMVWOP 1Taking motor vehicle without permission in the first degree
- 9A.48.020Arson 1Arson in the first degree
- 9A.48.070Malicious Mischief 1Malicious mischief in the first degree
RCW Title 9A — Washington Criminal Code
Against Public Justice
What gets added when somebody makes the stop harder than it needed to be.
RCW Chapter 69.50 — Uniform Controlled Substances Act
Controlled Substances
Possession and delivery are different offences with very different exposure.
RCW Chapter 9.41 — Firearms and Dangerous Weapons
Firearms & Weapons
Possession, carry, and the one that covers waving something around to frighten people.
RCW Titles 9A and 66
Public Order
The low-level stuff that makes up most of a Friday night downtown.
RCW Title 77 — Fish and Wildlife
Fish & Wildlife
The wardens’ code. Nobody else on the roster works these, and there is more to them than people expect.
- 77.15.410Unlawful Hunting — Big GameUnlawful hunting of big game—Penalty
- 77.15.400Unlawful Hunting — BirdsUnlawful hunting of wild birds—Violation of a rule requiring nontoxic shot—Penalty
- 77.15.370Unlawful Fishing 1Unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree—Penalty—Criminal wildlife penalty assessment
- 77.15.380Unlawful Fishing 2Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree—Penalty
- 77.15.460Loaded Firearm in VehicleLoaded rifle or shotgun in vehicle—Unlawful use or possession—Penalty
- 77.15.750Unlawful Use of PermitUnlawful use of a department permit—Penalty
Every cite here is real
All 56 sections were checked against the Washington State Legislature's own site, and each row links straight to it. This page is an index, not the law — if a charge matters to a scene, read the section.
The full Revised Code of Washington