Disability Placard Forgery/Fraud | Vehicle Code § 4461

Description

Criminal charges for Disability Placard Forgery or Fraud may be filed when a person, to avoid compliance with vehicle registration requirements, and without lawful permission or need, displays a disability or other special parking placards.

What does the prosecutor have to prove?

1. Defendant, altered, forged, counterfeited or falsified a certificate of ownership, registration card, certificate or license.
2. Defendant did so with the intent to prejudice, damage, or defraud.

Punishment

Misdemeanor: 0-364 days

Can this be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor (“wobbler”)?	No
Is this charge a strike?	No
Is this charge a “serious felony”	No
Is this charge a “violent felony”	No
Do I have to register as a sex offender if convicted?	No
Do I have to register as a drug offender if convicted?	No
Do I lose my right to own or possess a firearm if convicted?	No
Do I lose my right to vote if convicted?	No
Am I eligible for a local sentence (PC § 1170(h)) if convicted?	No
Am I eligible for PC § 1000 drug diversion if convicted?	No
Am I eligible for Prop. 36 drug diversion if convicted?	No
Am I required to give a DNA sample if convicted?	No
Is this charge considered a “crime of moral turpitude” for immigration purposes?	Yes
Is this charge considered a “aggravated felony” for immigration purposes?	May
Is this charge considered a “controlled substance violation” for immigration purposes?	No
Is this charge considered a “domestic violence” for immigration purposes?	No
Is this charge considered a “firearm conviction” for immigration purposes?	No