§ 465. — 465. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 170, Sec. 1.)

(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.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 170, Sec. 1. (SB 905) Effective January 1, 2025.