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counter report of a property-damage accident in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “counter report of a property-damage accident” 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 “counter report of a property-damage accident” mean in California criminal law?

“counter report of a property-damage accident” means any report of an accident involving one or more vehicles which meets the following criteria: (1) The accident reported caused damage to property, but did not cause personal injury to or the death of any person. (Cal. Vehicle Code § 20015)

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