Criminal Code (English)

General Definitions

0.1 Complicity and Instigation

• An accomplice intentionally helps or supports, directly or indirectly, the preparation or commission of a crime, or promises before/during the act to conceal illegally obtained goods or help the perpetrator evade the authorities.
• An instigator intentionally causes another person to commit a crime.
• Accomplices and instigators receive the penalty provided for the perpetrator, but may receive a reduction of up to half the sentence, depending on involvement and cooperation with law enforcement.

0.2 Attempt

• An attempt is putting the intention to commit a crime into action where execution is interrupted or has no effect for reasons independent of the perpetrator's will.
• Voluntary abandonment: A person is not punished if, before discovery by the authorities, they voluntarily abandon the action, actively prevent the result, or cooperate with the authorities.

0.3 Recidivism and the Most Wanted List

• Most Wanted status: A person with 5 or more active criminal files (unpaid/unclosed), or an active judicial warrant for serious offenses, becomes Most Wanted.
• Closing files: Citizens may clear active files by paying the rehabilitation/closure fee at the dedicated Police Department counter, provided they have no active arrest warrants.
• Extreme recidivism: A Most Wanted person who commits new major offenses and remains a danger to public safety may be brought before a court for life imprisonment.

0.4 Concurrent Sentences and Maximum Sentence

• For multiple offenses, prison sentences (months) and financial fines are cumulative unless an article expressly prohibits cumulation.
• Maximum cap: The maximum cumulative sentence for one detention/arrest at the State Penitentiary is 360 months, except for court-ordered special sentences (life imprisonment). This may be exceeded on a judge's legal grounds or under charges in Chapter 8: Offenses Against National Security.

0.5 Penalty Points and Traffic Sanctions

• Penalty points are automatically applied for violations in Chapter 1: Road Legislation.
• At 15 penalty points, the driving license is automatically suspended for a determined period or revoked, requiring the driving exam to be taken again.

0.6 Sanctions (Contraventions vs. Crimes)

• Contravention: A minor public-order or traffic violation punished only by a contravention fine, penalty points, or administrative measures (vehicle removal or license suspension). It does not create a criminal record/file.
• Crime (offense): An unlawful act with medium or high social danger, punished by a criminal fine and/or deprivation of liberty in months and automatically creating a criminal file.

CH. 1 Road Legislation (Contraventions)

1.1 Speed Limits

Drivers must observe: City/urban areas 100 km/h; national road/rural areas 150 km/h; highway 250 km/h.

• Up to double the legal limit: $3,000 and 3 penalty points.
• More than double: $7,000 and revocation of the driving license.

1.2 Reckless / Aggressive Driving

Negligent or aggressive operation (unauthorized drifting, sudden unsignaled lane changes, weaving, or failure to check surroundings) that endangers others.

• Contravention fine: $5,000
• Penalty points: 5
• Additional measure: License suspension for serious violations

1.3 Failure to Observe Road Markings and Signs

Failure to observe mandatory signs (STOP, Yield, Wrong Way) or markings (single/double solid lines, hatched areas).

• Contravention fine: $4,000
• Penalty points: 3

1.4 Failure to Yield

Failure to yield to vehicles at priority intersections/roundabouts or pedestrians lawfully crossing.

• Contravention fine: $4,000
• Penalty points: 3

1.5 Failure to Obey Police Signals

Refusing or failing to obey manual or light signals from a police officer directing traffic.

• Contravention fine: $4,000
• Additional measure: Revocation of the driving license

1.6 Failure to Obey Emergency Vehicle Signals

Drivers must slow down, clear the lane, and stop as close as possible to the right curb when a Police, Ambulance, or Fire Department vehicle approaches with lights and/or siren active.

• Contravention fine: $8,000
• Additional measure: Revocation of the driving license

1.7 Illegal Parking

Stopping or parking on sidewalks, green spaces, pedestrian crossings, or beside red curbs (no-stopping areas). Curbside parking is allowed only where the curb is not red and no prohibition sign exists.

• Contravention fine: $2,500
• Additional measure: Vehicle removal / immobilization

Illegal parking

Legal parking

1.8 Improper Pedestrian Crossing

Crossing a public road in an unauthorized place or without checking, endangering traffic or one's own safety.

• Contravention fine: $1,000

1.9 Face Covering While Driving

Masks, balaclavas, bandanas, or accessories preventing identification while driving on public roads are prohibited (except approved motorcycle helmets worn on a motorcycle/ATV).

• Contravention fine: $5,000
• Administrative measure: Search of the driver and vehicle

1.10 Mobile Phone Use While Driving

Using a phone or mobile device (messages or calls without hands-free) while driving a moving vehicle.

• Contravention fine: $1,500
• Penalty points: 2

1.11 Excessive and Unjustified Honking

Abusive horn use without imminent danger or to create disturbing noise in residential/urban areas.

• Contravention fine: $5,000

1.12 Unauthorized Tinted Windows

Tinted film with reduced transparency on the windshield or front side windows that prevents occupants from being identified.

• Contravention fine: $3,000

Vehicle with unauthorized tinted windows

1.13 Neon Lights Under the Vehicle

Installing or using underbody neon lighting on public roads.

• Contravention fine: $5,000

1.14 Unauthorized / Musical Horn

Installing or using special horns (musical horns, fake sirens, or horns differing from factory specifications).

• Contravention fine: $3,000

1.15 Unauthorized Lighting (Colored Xenon/LED)

Installing red, blue, or green headlights, or lights that blind other traffic participants.

• Contravention fine: $4,500

1.16 Failure to Obey a Red Traffic Light

Passing a red traffic or pedestrian light.

• Contravention fine: $8,000
• Penalty points: 5
• Additional measure: License revocation for recidivism or causing an accident

Exceptions:

• Right turns on red are allowed only after yielding to all moving vehicles and pedestrians.
• Between 00:00 and 12:00, lights operate for traffic flow; crossing is allowed with increased caution and after yielding.

1.17 Driving on the Wrong Side

Driving in the opposing direction, on opposing lanes, or entering a one-way street in the prohibited direction.

• Contravention fine: $10,000
• Additional measure: Revocation of the driving license

CH. 2 Traffic Crimes

2.1 Driving an Unregistered Vehicle

Driving without a valid plate or with false plates or plates assigned to another vehicle.

• Criminal fine: $10,000
• Additional measures: Person and vehicle search; license revocation

2.2 Refusal to Provide Biological Samples

Refusing an alcohol/drug test or biological samples at a medical facility.

• Criminal fine: $15,000
• Sentence: 60 - 80 months
• Additional measure: Revocation of the driving license

2.3 DUI

Driving above 0.80 mg/l pure alcohol in exhaled air (or 0.8 g/l in blood), or under confirmed narcotic/drug influence.

• Criminal fine: $6,000
• Sentence: 60 - 100 months
• Additional measure: Revocation of the driving license

Contravention note: Up to 0.79 mg/l without narcotics is punished with a $5,000 contravention fine and license revocation/suspension.

2.4 Illegal Racing

Organizing, participating in, or blocking public roads for unauthorized car/motorcycle races.

• Criminal fine: $15,000
• Sentence: 60 - 100 months
• Additional measures: License revocation and vehicle impoundment

2.5 Leaving the Scene of an Accident

Leaving without authorization after an accident involving victims or serious public/private property damage.

• Criminal fine: $5,500
• Sentence: 40 - 60 months
• Additional measure: Revocation of the driving license

2.6 Driving Without a License

Driving without a valid license, with a suspended/revoked license, or without the required category.

• Criminal fine: $6,000
• Sentence: 50 - 80 months

2.7 Evading an Officer by Vehicle

Intentionally and repeatedly refusing police signals to stop, then attempting to escape through evasive maneuvers or excessive speed.

• Criminal fine: $7,000
• Sentence: 80 - 150 months
• Additional measure: Revocation of the driving license

CH. 3 Crimes Against Morals, Property, and Public Peace

3.1 Face Covering

Covering the face with an object or makeup in public (mask, bandana, scarf, etc.) is punishable by $3,000 contravention fine and mandatory search.

3.2 Harassment

Knowingly following and harassing someone to make them fear for their safety or their family's safety:

• Contravention fine: $7,000
• Sentence: 40 - 60 months

3.3 Following a Police/Medical Unit Without Consent

Knowingly following and harassing a police or medical unit to cause fear:

• Contravention fine: $12,000
• Sentence: 50 - 80 months

3.4 Indecent Exposure

Knowingly exposing one's genitals in public or where other people are present:

• Contravention fine: $6,000
• Sentence: 40 - 60 months

3.5 Prostitution and Pimping

Prostitution is obtaining one's main means of subsistence through sexual relations with different people; inducing or facilitating it (pimping) is prohibited. Clients are charged with the same crime.

• Contravention fine: $10,000
• Sentence: 50 - 80 months

3.6 Rape

Any sexual act through coercion or by exploiting a person's inability to defend themselves or express their will:

• Contravention fine: $25,000
• Sentence: 120 - 200 months

3.7 Trespassing on Private Property

Entering a home, room, or private place without consent, or refusing to leave when requested:

• Contravention fine: $7,000
• Sentence: 60 - 80 months

3.8 Vandalism

Destroying or damaging another person's property:

• Contravention fine: $15,000
• Sentence: 60 - 80 months

3.9 Blackmail

Using fear or other methods to force an individual to perform activities or services:

• Contravention fine: $6,000
• Sentence: 75 - 100 months

3.10 Robbery

Taking movable property through violence or threats:

• Contravention fine: $15,000
• Sentence: 70 - 100 months

3.11 Vehicle Theft

Stealing a vehicle, or breaking into one with or without intent to steal:

• Contravention fine: $7,000
• Sentence: 50 - 80 months

3.11.1 Police / Hospital Vehicle Theft

Stealing or breaking into a Police Department, Hospital, or government vehicle:

• Contravention fine: $10,000
• Sentence: 120 - 150 months

3.12 Heist

Theft through violence, threats, or force to obtain goods or money:

• Contravention fine: $30,000
• Sentence: 100 - 150 months

3.12.1 Armed Heist

Heist using a melee weapon, small-caliber firearm, or large-caliber firearm:

• Contravention fine: $35,000
• Sentence: 120 - 170 months

3.12.2 Building Heist

Heist involving forced entry into a building such as a store or house:

• Contravention fine: $35,000
• Sentence: 120 - 150 months

3.12.3 Bank Heist

Heist involving forced entry into a bank:

• Contravention fine: $45,000
• Sentence: 250 - 360 months

3.13 Disturbing the Public Peace

Maximum-volume devices, excessive noise, vulgar public language, or arguments likely to lead to a fight:

• Contravention fine: $5,000
• Sentence: 20 - 40 months

3.14 Failure to Leave a Location

Refusing to leave a place indicated by a law enforcement officer:

• Contravention fine: $5,000
• Sentence: 50 - 70 months

3.15 Inciting a Riot

Attempting to create a riot to destroy public property or injure multiple people:

• Contravention fine: $20,000
• Sentence: 80 - 120 months

3.16 Defamation

Publicly accusing or spreading lies that would, if true, cause criminal sanctions or public contempt:

• Contravention fine: $7,000
• Sentence: 30 - 50 months

3.17 Searching Public Garbage

Civilians may not search, rummage through, or inspect public garbage, dumpsters, or trash cans.

• Contravention fine: $2,000

3.18 Fraud

Lying or distorting the truth to obtain an undue benefit and cause damage:

• Contravention fine: $40,000
• Sentence: 120 - 200 months
• Return of the goods or their equivalent value

3.19 Theft of Services or Goods for Immediate Consumption

Benefiting from a commercial service or consuming goods provided for immediate payment while intentionally refusing to pay their value or leaving the location without paying (e.g., fueling at a gas station and fleeing the pump, unpaid consumption at a restaurant/bar, or failing to pay for transport/taxi rides).

This action constitutes a crime and is punishable by:

• Criminal fine: $10,000
• Sentence: 30 - 50 months
• Complementary measure: Full payment of the damages to the injured party (the value of the unpaid service/goods)

If the perpetrator uses force, threats, or a weapon to refuse payment or leave the premises, the act will be classified as Robbery (#3.10) or Heist (#3.12).

CH. 4 Crimes Against Justice

4.1 Obstructing an Officer

Preventing an officer from performing duties or endangering the officer or citizens:

• Criminal fine: $15,000
• Sentence: 100 - 150 months

Do not issue with #4.5 Resisting Arrest.

4.2 Failure to Leave a State Institution

Refusing to leave a Police Station, Hospital, Penitentiary, or other state institution at police request:

• Contravention fine: $8,000
• Sentence: 75 - 95 months

4.3 Insulting a Police Officer

Insult, humiliation, defamation, threats, or verbal/physical violence against an officer on duty:

• Criminal fine: $20,000
• Sentence: 50 - 360 months

4.4 Escape from Custody

Escaping after being physically detained or handcuffed by a police officer:

• Criminal fine: $10,000
• Sentence: 120 - 200 months

4.5 Resisting Arrest

Physically resisting arrest/detention or trying to escape on foot:

• Criminal fine: $7,500
• Sentence: 80 - 160 months

Applies separately from vehicle evasion (#2.7) and concerns resistance to handcuffing or fleeing on foot.

4.6 Failure to Identify

Refusing an official identity document or real identity details (name, surname, personal identification number):

• Criminal fine: $15,000
• Sentence: 60 - 80 months

4.7 Offering a Bribe

Promising, offering, or giving an undue benefit to a public official or law enforcement agent to violate their duties:

• Criminal fine: $15,000
• Sentence: 150 - 300 months

4.8 Accepting a Bribe

Requesting or receiving an undue benefit as a public official, officer, or government employee to perform, omit, or delay an official act:

• Criminal fine: $25,000
• Sentence: 150 - 300 months
• Administrative measure: Dismissal and ban on working in a public institution

4.9 Labor Law Violation / Undeclared Work

Providing regulated services without the required license, certificate, or authorization:

• Criminal fine: $15,000
• Criminal file and confiscation of illegally obtained/used goods

City Hall licenses: Fishing, Mining, Tobacco Grower, Lumberjack, and Towing/Recovery Operator.

4.9.1 Commercial Transport Overloading

Transporting goods above the vehicle's authorized mass or cargo limit:

• Contravention fine: $15,000
• Penalty points: 3
• Additional measures: Confiscation of excess cargo and vehicle immobilization until corrected

4.9.2 Commercial Transport Without a License

Commercial transport without a valid City Hall license or with an unapproved commercial vehicle:

• Criminal fine: $20,000
• Sentence: 30 - 50 months
• Additional measure: Confiscation of cargo and license if suspended

4.9.3 Heavy Vehicle Traffic in Restricted Areas

Entering residential areas, narrow pedestrian streets, or weight-restricted roads with trucks/heavy commercial vehicles without special authorization:

• Contravention fine: $10,000
• Penalty points: 3

4.10 Improper Towing

Removing/towing a vehicle without justification, procedure, or clear photographic evidence; towing a legally parked vehicle is also a contravention:

• Contravention fine: $15,000
• Additional measure: Confiscation of the towing license

The towing operator must retain clear photographic evidence of the violation for every removed vehicle.

4.11 Influencing or Intimidating Witnesses / Victims

Preventing, intimidating, or discouraging a victim/witness from making a complaint, statement, or testimony through threats, corruption, or violence:

• Criminal fine: $10,000
• Sentence: 80 - 120 months

4.12 Vulgar or Insulting Language

Repeated obscene, insulting, or degrading language before authorities or in official spaces to humiliate:

• Criminal fine: $7,000

4.13 Abusive Emergency Calls

Repeated unjustified calls or false reports to the 911/112 dispatcher:

• Criminal fine: $10,000
• Sentence: 50 - 80 months

4.14 Poaching

Hunting/fishing in unauthorized areas or seasons, without permits, or capturing protected species:

• Criminal fine: $30,000
• Sentence: 70 - 100 months

Illegally obtained animals/fish and equipment are confiscated. Presence in a protected area with relevant equipment mounted is attempted poaching. Protected species: Barracuda, Octopus, Stingray, shark species, whales, olive ridley/blue/green turtles, and Pufferfish.

4.15 Forgery and Use of Forged Documents

Forging, altering, or using forged official documents before public authorities:

• Criminal fine: $15,000
• Sentence: 80 - 150 months

4.16 Failure to Pay Fines

Not paying contravention or criminal fines within 21 days of issuance:

• Sentence: 40 - 80 months

4.17 Usurpation of Official Capacity

Illegally wearing Police, Medical, or state uniforms, or falsely claiming official authority:

• Criminal fine: $15,000
• Sentence: 60 - 90 months

4.18 Perjury

A witness making false statements or concealing essential truth in a criminal case or investigation:

• Criminal fine: $10,000
• Sentence: 50 - 80 months

4.19 Abuse of Office

A public official, officer, doctor, or government employee who deliberately violates duties, laws, regulations, or procedures and harms a person's rights or the institution:

• Criminal fine: $25,000
• Sentence: 100 - 180 months
• Administrative measure: Dismissal/revocation of rank and a public-institution work ban of 14 - 30 days

4.20 Negligence in Office

Defective, delayed, deliberate, or careless performance/non-performance of a duty by a public official or government member.

LOW Level (Minor errors, no security impact)

• Description: Failing to confiscate harmless items (seeds, leaves, waste), omitting a minor MDT charge, or issuing an incorrect fine.
• Administrative/internal sanction: Verbal or written warning.
• Fine: Up to $100,000, set by department leadership.

MEDIUM Level (Procedural errors with operational risk)

• Description: Leaving secured penitentiary/cell doors open, losing an unsupervised suspect, or leaving a police vehicle unlocked/running and enabling theft.
• Administrative/internal sanction: Written Faction Warn or demotion (Down).
• Fine: $250,000, adjusted for severity where appropriate.

HIGH Level (Serious errors with critical consequences)

• Description: Negligence directly causing serious injury/death, failure to confiscate firearms/melee weapons during processing, or directly facilitating a dangerous inmate's escape.
• Administrative/internal sanction: Demotion with $500,000 fine, or immediate dismissal (Out), with or without Blacklist.
• Judicial sanction: Criminal file, 60 - 120 months, either under this article or as an accomplice to the resulting offense.

CH. 5 Crimes Against Public Health and Safety

5.1 Illegal Seeds and Raw Materials

Producing, acquiring, possessing, or cultivating plants containing narcotic substances.

• Criminal fine: $10,000
• Sentence: 40 - 60 months

Applies only to raw seeds, leaves, or precursor substances. Do not combine with 5.2, 5.3, or 5.4 when those offenses have already been committed.

5.2 Contraband Cigarettes

Transporting, making, or possessing untaxed/illegal cigarettes above the legal limit:

• TYPE I (1 - 20): Legal personal-use limit without a manufacturing license.
• TYPE II (21 - 50): Confiscation, criminal file, $15,000 fine.
• TYPE III (51 - 100): Confiscation, criminal file, $20,000 fine.
• TYPE IV (101+): Confiscation, 60 - 80 months, $25,000 fine.

Seeds, raw tobacco, and rolling papers required for production are confiscated.

5.3 Risk Drugs

Transporting, preparing, possessing, or selling marijuana/joints:

• TYPE I (1 - 5): Confiscation, criminal file, $15,000 fine.
• TYPE II (6 - 50): Confiscation, 40 - 80 months, $20,000 fine.
• TYPE III (51 - 100): Confiscation, 80 - 120 months, $25,000 fine.
• TYPE IV (101+): Confiscation, 120 - 250 months, $30,000 fine.

Processing components and tools are confiscated.

5.4 High-Risk Drugs

Transporting, synthesizing, possessing, or distributing cocaine, methamphetamine, hallucinogenic mushrooms, etc.:

• TYPE I (1 - 3 cocaine packets / mushrooms): Confiscation, criminal file, $30,000 fine.
• TYPE II (4 - 50): Confiscation, 70 - 90 months, $40,000 fine.
• TYPE III (51 - 100): Confiscation, 90 - 140 months, $50,000 fine.
• TYPE IV (101+): Confiscation, 140 - 360 months, $60,000 fine.

Chemical components, precursor plants, and processing tools are confiscated.

5.5 Unmarked Money (Blood Money)

Possessing, transporting, or handling unmarked money from criminal activities:

• TYPE I ($10,000 - $100,000): Confiscation, 40 - 70 months, $20,000 fine.
• TYPE II ($100,001 - $1,000,000): Confiscation, 70 - 100 months, $30,000 fine.
• TYPE III ($1,000,001 - $10,000,000): Confiscation, 100 - 150 months, $40,000 fine.
• TYPE IV ($10,000,001+): Confiscation, 120 - 175 months, $50,000 fine.

5.6 Money Laundering

Clandestine operations, fictitious transactions, or money-cleaning equipment used to place unmarked money into the legal system:

• Criminal fine: $40,000
• Sentence: 100 - 160 months
• Additional measure: Full confiscation of laundered money and equipment

5.7 Practicing Medicine Without a License

Unauthorized medical acts, injections, resuscitation, or surgery:

• Criminal fine: $20,000
• Sentence: 120 - 180 months

5.8 Professional Identification and Licenses

Required documents: Driver: driving license; Miner: mining license; Truck driver: commercial transport license; Fisher: fishing license; Tow operator: towing license; Pilot: flight license; Boat operator: navigation license; Weapon user: valid gun permit when carrying legally.

• Failure to present required identification or license: $10,000 contravention fine.

5.9 Drug / Illegal Substance Trafficking

Selling, brokering, distributing, possessing large quantities for sale, or being caught in a drug transaction:

• Criminal fine: $50,000
• Sentence: 180 - 260 months
• Additional measure: Confiscation of substances, proceeds, and transport vehicle

May be charged separately or together with possession, depending on the circumstances.

CH. 6 Crimes Against Persons

6.1 Criminal Threats

Threatening death or serious injury by speech, writing, message, or electronic means, causing legitimate fear:

• Criminal fine: $8,500
• Sentence: 50 - 80 months

6.2 Attempted Murder

Actions intended to kill or cause critical injuries where death does not occur for reasons independent of the attacker's will:

• Criminal fine: $10,000
• Sentence: 70 - 90 months

6.3 Bodily Harm

Physical violence causing superficial or moderate injuries without endangering life:

• Criminal fine: $7,500
• Sentence: 60 - 80 months

6.4 Aggravated Bodily Harm

Severe injury using melee weapons, blunt objects, or firearms, including severe trauma or loss of consciousness:

• Criminal fine: $11,000
• Sentence: 80 - 120 months

6.5 Manslaughter

Accidental killing through inattention, negligence, or recklessness, including a fatal traffic accident, without prior intent:

• Criminal fine: $10,000
• Sentence: 120 - 150 months

6.6 Murder (Homicide)

Intentionally killing a person:

• Criminal fine: $14,000
• Sentence: 130 - 160 months

6.7 Kidnapping and Unlawful Confinement

Unlawfully depriving a person of liberty through force, coercion, threats, or deception:

• Criminal fine: $11,000
• Sentence: 100 - 130 months

Kidnapping for ransom is cumulative with Blackmail.

6.8 Torture

Intentionally inflicting extreme physical or psychological suffering to obtain information/confessions, revenge, or blackmail:

• Criminal fine: $20,000
• Sentence: 100 - 150 months

Do not combine with Attempted Murder. If torture causes death, combine with Murder.

6.9 Defrauding Creditors

Hiding, destroying, damaging, or transferring assets, or creating fictitious debts to harm creditors or avoid enforcement:

• Criminal fine: $15,000 - $150,000
• Sentence: 200 - 500 months
• Additional measure: Return of goods or equivalent value to the injured party

6.10 Hostage-Taking

Detaining and threatening a person while conditioning release on authorities meeting demands:

• Criminal fine: $25,000
• Sentence: 120 - 180 months

CH. 7 Control of Deadly Weapons

7.1 Possession of a Melee Weapon

Unlawfully carrying public-use cutting, stabbing, or striking objects (blades over 9 cm, daggers, machetes, swords, metal bats, brass knuckles). Exception: folding Switchblade and work tools such as a pickaxe or lumberjack axe.

• Criminal fine: $6,500
• Sentence: 50 - 80 months
• Additional measure: Weapon confiscation

7.2 Possession of a Small-Caliber Firearm

Possessing or carrying a small-caliber firearm (9mm Pistol, Combat Pistol, SNS Pistol, Machine Pistol/TEC-9, Vintage Pistol) or the corresponding ammunition (9mm or .22 caliber).

A firearm is considered to be in a person's possession even if it is on their person, inside their vehicle, or in private property belonging to them.

• Criminal fine: $10,000
• Sentence: 75 - 100 months
• Additional measure: Weapon and ammunition confiscation

A gun-carry permit may be obtained from the Police Department and allows the lawful carrying of an SNS Pistol. The permit holder must carry the valid permit on their person while carrying the weapon; failure to do so constitutes a criminal offense.

7.3 Large-Caliber Firearm

Unauthorized Navy Revolver, Heavy Revolver, Gadget Pistol, Double-Action Revolver, Pump/Sawed-off Shotgun, or dedicated ammunition:

• Criminal fine: $11,000
• Sentence: 80 - 120 months
• Additional measure: Weapon and ammunition confiscation

7.4 Automatic Firearm

Unauthorized AK-47/Assault Rifle, Carbine Rifle/M4, Micro SMG, SMG, Combat PDW, Sniper Rifle, or ammunition:

• Criminal fine: $12,000
• Sentence: 100 - 140 months
• Additional measure: Weapon and ammunition confiscation

If a small- or large-caliber firearm is also possessed, do not combine #7.2 or #7.3; use the most serious charge.

7.5 Explosives or Detonating Substances

Grenades, C4, homemade bombs, mines, Molotov cocktails, or industrial gunpowder/fuses possessed on a person, in a vehicle, or on property:

• Criminal fine: $20,000
• Sentence: 150 - 250 months
• Additional measures: Immediate confiscation and perimeter security

7.6 Pointing a Firearm

Threateningly displaying or unjustifiably pointing a firearm at a person, vehicle, or public area without lawful firing or self-defense:

• Criminal fine: $10,000
• Sentence: 60 - 100 months

7.7 Unauthorized / Lethal Discharge

Firing on public roads, in populated areas, or toward people/property outside legitimate self-defense or an authorized range:

• Criminal fine: $15,000
• Sentence: 70 - 100 months

7.8 Trafficking Weapons, Components, or Ammunition

Unauthorized possession, transport, brokerage, or distribution of 3 or more firearms and/or over 300 rounds, or materials for manufacturing weapons/ammunition:

• Criminal fine: $50,000
• Sentence: 250 - 360 months
• Additional measure: Confiscation of weapons, ammunition, materials, and transport vehicle

Standalone offense; do not combine with simple possession articles in Chapter 7.

CH. 8 Crimes Against National Security

8.1 Terrorism

Organizing, financing, planning, or actively participating in armed actions, explosive attacks, or coordinated attacks on fundamental institutions or critical infrastructure to intimidate the population or blackmail authorities:

• Sentence: Life imprisonment

8.2 Violating Military / Government Security Zones

Unauthorized entry or presence in military, classified, or secured government areas (Fort Zancudo, Military Port, City Hall/FIB roof, etc.) for espionage or disruption:

• Criminal fine: $35,000
• Sentence: 120 - 200 months

8.3 Impeding Government Activities

Organized access blockades, sabotage of state utilities, or physical assault on official convoys and dignitaries:

• Criminal fine: $50,000
• Sentence: 120 - 250 months

8.4 Paramilitary or Insurrectionary Structures

Creating, militarily equipping, or joining illegal armed organizations seeking to fight law enforcement and undermine executive authority:

• Criminal fine: $35,000
• Sentence: 120 - 200 months

8.5 Incitement to Violence Against the Rule of Law

Calling for violent demonstrations, attacks on law enforcement buildings, or killing police/state representatives:

• Criminal fine: $25,000
• Sentence: 120 - 180 months

8.6 Forgery of Classified State Documents

Fabricating or using badges, false warrants, government credentials, or fraudulent city-administration approvals:

• Criminal fine: $20,000
• Sentence: 80 - 120 months

8.7 Espionage and Treason

Clandestinely collecting, possessing, or transmitting secret documents, encrypted emergency frequencies, or tactical plans to hostile entities:

• Criminal fine: $20,000
• Sentence: 60 - 100 months

8.8 Critical Infrastructure Sabotage

Damaging, burning, or detonating power stations, fuel depots, communications hubs, dams, or civilian airports:

• Criminal fine: $35,000
• Sentence: 100 - 150 months

8.9 Organized Criminal Group

Initiating, forming, joining, or supporting a clandestine hierarchy (mafia, cartel, or criminal syndicate of 3+ people) planned for serious crimes:

• Criminal fine: $250,000 - $500,000
• Sentence: 250 months - Life imprisonment

Substantial cooperation may halve the limits. Standalone offense; do not combine with other articles.

8.10 Government Corruption and Abuse of Office

Repeated abuse of authority, influencing justice, favoring criminal networks, or using institutional resources for illicit enrichment:

• Criminal fine: $150,000 - $300,000
• Sentence: 250 months - Life imprisonment
• Administrative measure: Removal and lifetime ban from public office

Full cooperation with prosecutors/investigators halves the penalty limits.

8.11 Grave Danger to Public Safety (Extreme Recidivism)

Judicial classification for notorious offenders reaching at least 5 active criminal files and demonstrating no ability to be rehabilitated. At five files, the person is prioritized on the Most Wanted list and brought before the competent court.

• Sentence: 500 months - Life imprisonment

Active cooperation and disclosure of major organized-crime networks may lead the judge to halve the sentence.