State Laws & Legal System

THIS IS A LIST OF THE BASIC STATE LAWS AS IT PERTAINS TO SERVER ROLE PLAY. Yes, we probably forgot some. The MDT that law enforcement uses has standardized charges, incident types, fines, jail times, etc. When in doubt, the information in the MDT is what will be used.

*NOTE* – These laws are subject to be changed/updated at any time. Any changes/updates will also be followed by an announcement in the EOLrp Discord. Ignorance is not a valid reason for breaking a law.

GENERAL STATE SPEED LIMITS (Unless Obviously posted different).

• Default = 35
• Dirt Roads = 35 — Most, but not all dirt roads
• Paleto Bay = 35
• Sandy Shores = 35
• Freeway = 75

*NOTE* ALL moving violations from ‘real life’ translate to server life. *DRIVE REALISTICALLY, follow speed limits, use your turn signals, obey all traffic signs and signals, etc.*

Marijuana Is Legal to possess in limited amounts – Legal possession and use are as follows:
Possession> The law provides for up to 4 ‘joints’ TOTAL on your person, in your home, your Vehicle and/or a combination of these at any time.

CONSUMPTION> You may legally consume joints in your private residence only. Public consumption of any kind is Illegal and an arrestable offense resulting in fines/Jail time.

TRANSPORTATION> DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF Drugs AND/OR ALCOHOL DON’T DO IT – Arrest, Fines, loss of licenses and jail time will be the result.

POSSESSION of Cannabis while in a vehicle is restricted to legal amounts. All cannabis should be stored in the vehicle’s trunk only. Failure to adhere to these guidelines will result in Arrest and Seizure of cannabis, vehicle impounded and legal issues just as fines, and jail time.

LSD and Cocaine, including the products to manufacture these drugs, AND possession of Weed and Weed Seeds is Illegal, Period.

SAN ANDREAS CIVIL OFFENCES (Fines/Jailtime/Legal actions determined by courts)
Public Intoxication
Public disturbance
Trespassing
Illegal possession of Drugs
Illegal possession of weapons
Stolen property
Mugging – nonlethal weapon
Armed robbery
Manslaughter
Murder
Domestic/assault
Electronic Theft
Forgery/possession of forgery items (stolen/fake cards/id’s)
possession with intent to manufacture drugs
Terrorist threats/actions/kidnapping
Licensure infractions
Organized crime/racketeering

SAN ANDREAS VEHICLE OFFENSES:
Speeding
Failure to signal
Failure to yield for sign/signal
Failure to yield to an emergency vehicle
Improper lane change/stop/turn
DUI – Alc/narcotics
Grand Theft Auto
Vehicular Assault
Racing/Burnouts/Excessive unsafe driving
Aggressive/Wreckless driving-Road Rage
Defective/illegal vehicle equipment
No/missing registration/vehicle plate
Unroadworthy vehicle
No license
Suspended license
No lights at night
Improperly secured cargo
Improperly secured medical cannabis/alcohol (trunk)
Illegally secured personal weapon/lack of disclosure.

Additional charges/fines filed for committing of civil offenses while in a vehicle.

All charges/fines resulting in simple traffic summons must be paid at the courthouse within 30 days.

All charges resulting in civil court summons must be answered within 30 days at a reg court civil proceeding.

All charges resulting in arrest must be answered by both player and lawyer during monthly criminal proceeding session. Fines, levies, seizures and possibly additional jail time will be determined by the court. Fines/levies and seizures must be paid/surrendered immediately upon sentencing or longer jail time will be given instead of payment.

**Players who are arrested are done for the night if there are streams in progress, or 2 hours, whichever is greater. When a character is arrested, they can enter a guilty plea for a reduced sentence or they must request and attend a court session with their attorney.

Any jail sentences issued by the court will be handled like this:
Timed = Each criminal charge has a number of RL minutes attached to the jail term.
Life = Character is never getting out, and can only be used in prisoner roleplay.
Death Sentence = Character is never getting out and is considered “deceased” after any follow-up prisoner roleplay.

The prison system will tick down time only when you are logged in as that character at the prison. It’s RL minutes. You can also decrease your time by doing jobs at the prison. When your prison sentence is up, you will need to get your inventory items back from the guard on the left behind the counter in the locker room area.