{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"465","citation":"Pen. Code, § 465","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 1. OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS [25. - 680.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1"},{"name":"TITLE 13. OF CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY [450. - 593g.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-13"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Burglary [458. - 465.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-13/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 170, Sec. 1.   (SB 905)   Effective January 1, 2025.","effective":"2025-01-01","html":"<p>(a) A person who forcibly enters a vehicle, as defined in Section <a href=\"/veh/670\">670</a> of the Vehicle Code, with the intent to commit a theft or any felony therein is guilty of unlawful entry of a vehicle.</p><p>(b) Unlawful entry of a vehicle is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for a period not to exceed one year or imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section <a href=\"/pen/1170\">1170</a>.</p><p>(c) As used in this section, forcible entry of a vehicle means the entry of a vehicle accomplished through any of the following means: the use of a tool or device that manipulates the locking mechanism, including, without limitation, a slim jim or other lockout tool, a shaved key, jiggler key, or lock pick, or an electronic device such as a signal extender, or force that damages the exterior of the vehicle, including, but not limited to, breaking a window, cutting a convertible top, punching a lock, or prying open a door.</p><p> (d) A person may not be convicted both pursuant to this section and pursuant to Section <a href=\"/pen/459\">459</a>.</p>","text":"(a) A person who forcibly enters a vehicle, as defined in Section 670 of the Vehicle Code, with the intent to commit a theft or any felony therein is guilty of unlawful entry of a vehicle. (b) Unlawful entry of a vehicle is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for a period not to exceed one year or imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170. (c) As used in this section, forcible entry of a vehicle means the entry of a vehicle accomplished through any of the following means: the use of a tool or device that manipulates the locking mechanism, including, without limitation, a slim jim or other lockout tool, a shaved key, jiggler key, or lock pick, or an electronic device such as a signal extender, or force that damages the exterior of the vehicle, including, but not limited to, breaking a window, cutting a convertible top, punching a lock, or prying open a door. (d) A person may not be convicted both pursuant to this section and pursuant to Section 459.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/burglary-465","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}