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cellular radio telephone in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “cellular radio telephone” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.

What does “cellular radio telephone” mean in California criminal law?

“cellular radio telephone” means a wireless telephone authorized by the Federal Communications Commission to operate in the frequency bandwidth reserved for cellular radio telephones. (Cal. Penal Code § 632.5)

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Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.