California legal term
electronic wireless communications device in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “electronic wireless communications device” 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 “electronic wireless communications device” mean in California criminal law?
“electronic wireless communications device” includes, but is not limited to, a broadband personal communication device, a handheld device or laptop computer with mobile data access, or a pager. (Cal. Vehicle Code § 23123.5)
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