California · Vehicle Code

VEH §40000.14: A violation of subdivision (b) or (c) of Section 21367 is an infraction, except as follows: (a) A willful violation is a misdemeanor.

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Violations of Section 21367(b) or (c) are infractions unless willful, in which case they are misdemeanors. Willful violations showing wanton disregard for safety are misdemeanors punishable by up to one year in county jail.

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A violation of subdivision (b) or (c) of Section 21367 is an infraction, except as follows: (a) A willful violation is a misdemeanor. (b) A willful violation committed in a manner exhibiting a wanton disregard for the safety of persons is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one year.

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