CITY LAW LIBRARY

Crimes, penalties,
and procedure.

Search the official Montaro chargebook for offenses, fines, recommended roleplay sentences, court procedure, and the full city code.

46 published articles64 active charges5 severity levels

QUICK SENTENCING GUIDE

Start fair. Scale for the story.

These are the Article 7 bands translated into quick scene guidance. The live fine and sentence published on each charge take priority.

InfractionCitation only$100–$2,000

No custody under normal circumstances

Misdemeanor5–20 min$500–$5,000

Keep routine scenes moving

Felony20–60 min$2,000–$15,000

Use the lower half for a first offense

Major Felony60–120 min$10,000–$30,000

Attorney access required

Capital Crime120–180 min$20,000–$50,000

Judge approval required

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Montaro Chargebook

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64 chargesFine and time shown are starting guidance
§ 2.01

Harassment

Threatening or aggressive behavior without physical contact.

Misdemeanor
Fine
$500–$5,000
Recommended sentence
5–20 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail

Threatening or aggressive behavior without physical contact.

§ 2.02

Battery

Unwanted physical contact causing minor harm.

Misdemeanor
Fine
$500–$5,000
Recommended sentence
5–20 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail

Unwanted physical contact causing minor harm.

§ 2.03

Assault

Attempting to strike someone or causing fear of immediate harm.

Misdemeanor
Fine
$500–$5,000
Recommended sentence
5–20 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail

Attempting to strike someone or causing fear of immediate harm.

§ 2.04

Aggravated Assault

Assault using a weapon or causing serious injury.

Felony
Fine
$2,000–$15,000
Recommended sentence
20–60 min · Use the lower range for a first offense
Statutory detail

Assault using a weapon or causing serious injury.

§ 2.05

Attempted Murder

Trying to kill someone with a weapon or vehicle.

Major Felony
Fine
$10,000–$30,000
Recommended sentence
60–120 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail

Trying to kill someone with a weapon or vehicle.

§ 2.06

Murder

Intentionally killing another person.

Capital Crime
Fine
$20,000–$50,000
Recommended sentence
120–180 min · Judge approval required
Statutory detail

Intentionally killing another person.

§ 2.07

Torture / Hostage Taking

Holding or injuring someone against their will.

Major Felony
Fine
$10,000–$30,000
Recommended sentence
60–120 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail

Holding or injuring someone against their will.

§ 2.08

Brandishing a Weapon

Displaying a firearm without justification.

Misdemeanor
Fine
$500–$5,000
Recommended sentence
5–20 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail

Displaying a firearm without justification.

§ 2.09

Criminal Threats

Threats to kill or seriously harm, with believable intent.

Felony
Fine
$2,000–$15,000
Recommended sentence
20–60 min · Use the lower range for a first offense
Statutory detail

Threats to kill or seriously harm, with believable intent.

§ 3.01

Vandalism

Damaging property, tagging, breaking windows.

Misdemeanor
Fine
$500–$5,000
Recommended sentence
5–20 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail

Damaging property, tagging, breaking windows.

§ 3.02

Theft

Stealing items valued under $5,000.

Misdemeanor
Fine
$5,000
Recommended sentence
5–20 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail

Stealing items valued under $5,000.

§ 3.03

Grand Theft

Stealing items valued above $5,000.

Felony
Fine
$5,000
Recommended sentence
20–60 min · Use the lower range for a first offense
Statutory detail

Stealing items valued above $5,000.

§ 3.04

Vehicle Theft

Stealing or hotwiring a vehicle without permission.

Felony
Fine
$2,000–$15,000
Recommended sentence
20–60 min · Use the lower range for a first offense
Statutory detail

Stealing or hotwiring a vehicle without permission.

§ 3.05

Grand Theft Auto

Stealing high-value vehicles, supercars, or government vehicles.

Major Felony
Fine
$10,000–$30,000
Recommended sentence
60–120 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail

Stealing high-value vehicles, supercars, or government vehicles.

§ 3.06

Burglary

Entering a business, home, or property to steal.

Felony
Fine
$2,000–$15,000
Recommended sentence
20–60 min · Use the lower range for a first offense
Statutory detail

Entering a business, home, or property to steal.

§ 3.07

Robbery

Taking property using force or fear.

Felony
Fine
$2,000–$15,000
Recommended sentence
20–60 min · Use the lower range for a first offense
Statutory detail

Taking property using force or fear.

§ 3.08

Armed Robbery

Using a weapon to take property from a person or business.

Major Felony
Fine
$10,000–$30,000
Recommended sentence
60–120 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail

Using a weapon to take property from a person or business.

§ 3.09

Possession of Stolen Property

Holding items known to be stolen (valuables, electronics, cars).

Felony
Fine
$2,000–$15,000
Recommended sentence
20–60 min · Use the lower range for a first offense
Statutory detail

Holding items known to be stolen (valuables, electronics, cars).

§ 3.10

Money Laundering

Cleaning dirty money through businesses or systems.

Felony
Fine
$2,000–$15,000
Recommended sentence
20–60 min · Use the lower range for a first offense
Statutory detail

Cleaning dirty money through businesses or systems.

§ 4.01

Illegal Weapon Possession

Possessing a legal firearm without a permit.

Misdemeanor
Fine
$500–$5,000
Recommended sentence
5–20 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail

Possessing a legal firearm without a permit.

§ 4.02

Possession of Illegal Weapons

SMGs, rifles, explosives, silencers, SBRs, modified weapons.

Felony
Fine
$2,000–$15,000
Recommended sentence
20–60 min · Use the lower range for a first offense
Statutory detail

SMGs, rifles, explosives, silencers, SBRs, modified weapons.

§ 4.03

Trafficking Weapons

Selling or distributing illegal firearms.

Major Felony
Fine
$10,000–$30,000
Recommended sentence
60–120 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail

Selling or distributing illegal firearms.

§ 4.04

Drug Possession

Holding small amounts of weed, oxy, mushrooms, or personal-use narcotics.

Misdemeanor
Fine
$500–$5,000
Recommended sentence
5–20 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail

Holding small amounts of weed, oxy, mushrooms, or personal-use narcotics.

§ 4.05

Possession With Intent to Distribute

Holding multiple baggies, bricks, lab equipment, or distribution packaging.

Felony
Fine
$2,000–$15,000
Recommended sentence
20–60 min · Use the lower range for a first offense
Statutory detail

Holding multiple baggies, bricks, lab equipment, or distribution packaging.

§ 4.06

Drug Manufacturing

Operating a meth lab, cocaine table, weed processing table.

Major Felony
Fine
$10,000–$30,000
Recommended sentence
60–120 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail

Operating a meth lab, cocaine table, weed processing table.

§ 4.07

Drug Trafficking

Selling, transporting, or moving wholesale drugs.

Major Felony
Fine
$10,000–$30,000
Recommended sentence
60–120 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail

Selling, transporting, or moving wholesale drugs.

§ 4.08

Possession of Explosives

C4, sticky bombs, proximity mines, pipe bombs.

Major Felony
Fine
$10,000–$30,000
Recommended sentence
60–120 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail

C4, sticky bombs, proximity mines, pipe bombs.

§ 5.01

Evading Police

Running from a lawful stop on foot.

Misdemeanor
Fine
$500–$5,000
Recommended sentence
5–20 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail

Running from a lawful stop on foot.

§ 5.02

Reckless Evading

Fleeing in a vehicle at high speed or causing danger.

Felony
Fine
$2,000–$15,000
Recommended sentence
20–60 min · Use the lower range for a first offense
Statutory detail

Fleeing in a vehicle at high speed or causing danger.

§ 5.03

Felony Evading

Evading after committing a felony.

Major Felony
Fine
$10,000–$30,000
Recommended sentence
60–120 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail

Evading after committing a felony.

§ 5.04

Obstruction of Justice

Interfering with PD, EMS, or firefighters.

Misdemeanor
Fine
$500–$5,000
Recommended sentence
5–20 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail

Interfering with PD, EMS, or firefighters.

§ 5.05

Resisting Arrest

Physically resisting or fleeing arrest.

Misdemeanor
Fine
$500–$5,000
Recommended sentence
5–20 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail

Physically resisting or fleeing arrest.

§ 5.06

Impersonation of Government

Pretending to be PD, EMS, NIA, or government employee.

Felony
Fine
$2,000–$15,000
Recommended sentence
20–60 min · Use the lower range for a first offense
Statutory detail

Pretending to be PD, EMS, NIA, or government employee.

§ 5.07

Terroristic Acts

Using explosives or weapons to cause mass harm.

Major Felony
Fine
$10,000–$30,000
Recommended sentence
60–120 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail

Using explosives or weapons to cause mass harm.

§ 5.08

Corruption

Government official using authority for illegal benefit.

Major Felony
Fine
$10,000–$30,000
Recommended sentence
60–120 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail

Government official using authority for illegal benefit.

§ 6.01

Fraud

Using false information to gain money or property.

Felony
Fine
$2,000–$15,000
Recommended sentence
20–60 min · Use the lower range for a first offense
Statutory detail

Using false information to gain money or property.

§ 6.02

Identity Theft

Using someone else’s identity for crime.

Felony
Fine
$2,000–$15,000
Recommended sentence
20–60 min · Use the lower range for a first offense
Statutory detail

Using someone else’s identity for crime.

§ 6.03

Hacking

Using hacking tools, trojan USBs, or illegal devices.

Felony
Fine
$2,000–$15,000
Recommended sentence
20–60 min · Use the lower range for a first offense
Statutory detail

Using hacking tools, trojan USBs, or illegal devices.

§ 6.04

Bank Fraud

Manipulating loans, accounts, or cards.

Major Felony
Fine
$10,000–$30,000
Recommended sentence
60–120 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail

Manipulating loans, accounts, or cards.

§ 6.05

Crypto Theft

Using cryptosticks or digital devices to steal funds.

Major Felony
Fine
$10,000–$30,000
Recommended sentence
60–120 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail

Using cryptosticks or digital devices to steal funds.

§ 9.01

No Driver’s License

Operating a vehicle without a valid license.

Infraction
Fine
$100–$2,000
Recommended sentence
Citation only
Statutory detail

Operating a vehicle without a valid license.

§ 9.02

Driving With Suspended License

License suspended due to previous offenses.

Misdemeanor
Fine
$500–$5,000
Recommended sentence
5–20 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail

License suspended due to previous offenses.

§ 9.03

No Insurance / Registration

Vehicle must be registered and insured to operate on public roads.

Infraction
Fine
$100–$2,000
Recommended sentence
Citation only
Statutory detail

Vehicle must be registered and insured to operate on public roads.

§ 9.04

Commercial License Required

Driving trucks, buses, or heavy machinery without proper job certification.

Misdemeanor
Fine
$500–$5,000
Recommended sentence
5–20 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail

Driving trucks, buses, or heavy machinery without proper job certification.

§ 10.01

Speeding

Driving above the posted limit. The fine increases with the speed recorded.

Infraction
Fine
$500–$2,000
Recommended sentence
Citation · 2 points at 41+
Statutory detail

• +1 to +20 mph over limit — $500 fine • +21 to +40 mph — $1,000 fine • +41 mph or more — $2,000 fine & 2 points

§ 10.02

Reckless Driving

High speeds through traffic, running multiple lights, or unsafe maneuvers.

Misdemeanor
Fine
$2,500
Recommended sentence
10–15 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail

High speeds through traffic, running multiple lights, or unsafe maneuvers. Penalty: $2,500 fine + 10–15 minutes jail + impound.

§ 10.03

Failure to Yield

Ignoring right of way: $400 fine.

Infraction
Fine
$400
Recommended sentence
Citation only
Statutory detail

Ignoring right of way: $400 fine.

§ 10.04

Running a Stop Sign or Red Light

See the statutory details for the complete rule.

Infraction
Fine
$500
Recommended sentence
Citation only
Statutory detail

$500 fine per violation.

§ 10.05

Illegal Parking

Blocking roads, hospitals, emergency zones: $300 fine & tow.

Infraction
Fine
$300
Recommended sentence
Citation only
Statutory detail

Blocking roads, hospitals, emergency zones: $300 fine & tow.

§ 11.01

Vehicular Endangerment

Driving in a way that puts multiple people at risk.

Felony
Fine
$2,000–$15,000
Recommended sentence
20–60 min · Use the lower range for a first offense
Statutory detail

Driving in a way that puts multiple people at risk.

§ 11.02

Vehicular Assault

Striking someone with a vehicle.

Felony
Fine
$2,000–$15,000
Recommended sentence
20–60 min · Use the lower range for a first offense
Statutory detail

Striking someone with a vehicle.

§ 11.03

Vehicular Manslaughter

Killing someone through reckless driving.

Major Felony
Fine
$10,000–$30,000
Recommended sentence
60–120 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail

Killing someone through reckless driving.

§ 11.04

Felony Evading

Running from PD after committing a crime.

Major Felony
Fine
$10,000–$30,000
Recommended sentence
60–120 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail

Running from PD after committing a crime.

§ 11.05

Hit & Run

Leaving the scene after causing injury or damage.

Felony
Fine
$2,000–$15,000
Recommended sentence
20–60 min · Use the lower range for a first offense
Statutory detail

Leaving the scene after causing injury or damage.

§ 11.06

Leaving the Scene of an Accident

Minor damage, no injury.

Misdemeanor
Fine
$500–$5,000
Recommended sentence
5–20 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail

Minor damage, no injury.

§ 12.01

Exhibition Driving

Burnouts, drifting, donuts.

Misdemeanor
Fine
$1,500
Recommended sentence
5 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail

Burnouts, drifting, donuts. Penalty: $1,500 fine + 5 minutes jail + impound.

§ 12.02

Street Racing

Any form of competitive speed racing. Penalty: $5,000 fine + 20 minutes jail + impound (2 hours).

Felony
Fine
$5,000
Recommended sentence
20 min · Use the lower range for a first offense
Statutory detail

Any form of competitive speed racing. Penalty: $5,000 fine + 20 minutes jail + impound (2 hours).

§ 12.03

Organized Street Racing

Hosting or coordinating street races. Penalty: $10,000 fine + 30–45 minutes jail + vehicle seizure.

Major Felony
Fine
$10,000
Recommended sentence
30–45 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail

Hosting or coordinating street races. Penalty: $10,000 fine + 30–45 minutes jail + vehicle seizure.

§ 12.04

Illegal Racing Mods

Nitrous, race ECU, turbo kits not registered with mechanic.

Felony
Fine
$3,000
Recommended sentence
20–60 min · Use the lower range for a first offense
Statutory detail

Nitrous, race ECU, turbo kits not registered with mechanic. Penalty: $3,000 fine + confiscation.

§ 13.01

Broken Lights / Unsafe Vehicle

See the statutory details for the complete rule.

Infraction
Fine
$200
Recommended sentence
Citation only
Statutory detail

$200 fine.

§ 13.02

Excessive Window Tint

See the statutory details for the complete rule.

Infraction
Fine
$300
Recommended sentence
Citation only
Statutory detail

$300 fine unless PD, NIA, or approved business.

§ 13.03

Altered Plate / No Plate

Using tampered plates or no plates to hide identity.

Felony
Fine
$2,000–$15,000
Recommended sentence
20–60 min · Use the lower range for a first offense
Statutory detail

Using tampered plates or no plates to hide identity.

§ 13.04

Sirens / Lights on Civilian Vehicles

Unauthorized emergency accessories.

Felony
Fine
$2,000–$15,000
Recommended sentence
20–60 min · Use the lower range for a first offense
Statutory detail

Unauthorized emergency accessories.

§ 13.05

Illegal Off-Roading

Driving where vehicles are prohibited. $500 fine.

Infraction
Fine
$500
Recommended sentence
Citation only
Statutory detail

Driving where vehicles are prohibited. $500 fine.

PROCEDURE & DEFINITIONS

Complete City Code

The live chargebook above controls active crimes, fines, and sentence guidance. These articles provide the broader definitions, civil law, authority, and court procedure.

These laws exist for roleplay and simulation inside the FiveM community. They do not represent real-world legal systems or consequences. The public chargebook is maintained by authorized Montaro DOJ personnel and the Governor’s Office; Server Rules remain a separate policy system.