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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.
QUICK SENTENCING GUIDE
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Montaro Chargebook
Search by crime, code, or plain-language description. Every result shows the normal fine and recommended custody time at a glance.
Harassment
Threatening or aggressive behavior without physical contact.
- Fine
- $500–$5,000
- Recommended sentence
- 5–20 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail
Threatening or aggressive behavior without physical contact.
Battery
Unwanted physical contact causing minor harm.
- Fine
- $500–$5,000
- Recommended sentence
- 5–20 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail
Unwanted physical contact causing minor harm.
Assault
Attempting to strike someone or causing fear of immediate harm.
- Fine
- $500–$5,000
- Recommended sentence
- 5–20 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail
Attempting to strike someone or causing fear of immediate harm.
Aggravated Assault
Assault using a weapon or causing serious injury.
- 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.
Attempted Murder
Trying to kill someone with a weapon or vehicle.
- Fine
- $10,000–$30,000
- Recommended sentence
- 60–120 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail
Trying to kill someone with a weapon or vehicle.
Murder
Intentionally killing another person.
- Fine
- $20,000–$50,000
- Recommended sentence
- 120–180 min · Judge approval required
Statutory detail
Intentionally killing another person.
Torture / Hostage Taking
Holding or injuring someone against their will.
- Fine
- $10,000–$30,000
- Recommended sentence
- 60–120 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail
Holding or injuring someone against their will.
Brandishing a Weapon
Displaying a firearm without justification.
- Fine
- $500–$5,000
- Recommended sentence
- 5–20 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail
Displaying a firearm without justification.
Criminal Threats
Threats to kill or seriously harm, with believable intent.
- 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.
Vandalism
Damaging property, tagging, breaking windows.
- Fine
- $500–$5,000
- Recommended sentence
- 5–20 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail
Damaging property, tagging, breaking windows.
Theft
Stealing items valued under $5,000.
- Fine
- $5,000
- Recommended sentence
- 5–20 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail
Stealing items valued under $5,000.
Grand Theft
Stealing items valued above $5,000.
- Fine
- $5,000
- Recommended sentence
- 20–60 min · Use the lower range for a first offense
Statutory detail
Stealing items valued above $5,000.
Vehicle Theft
Stealing or hotwiring a vehicle without permission.
- 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.
Grand Theft Auto
Stealing high-value vehicles, supercars, or government vehicles.
- Fine
- $10,000–$30,000
- Recommended sentence
- 60–120 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail
Stealing high-value vehicles, supercars, or government vehicles.
Burglary
Entering a business, home, or property to steal.
- 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.
Robbery
Taking property using force or fear.
- 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.
Armed Robbery
Using a weapon to take property from a person or business.
- 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.
Possession of Stolen Property
Holding items known to be stolen (valuables, electronics, cars).
- 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).
Money Laundering
Cleaning dirty money through businesses or systems.
- 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.
Illegal Weapon Possession
Possessing a legal firearm without a permit.
- Fine
- $500–$5,000
- Recommended sentence
- 5–20 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail
Possessing a legal firearm without a permit.
Possession of Illegal Weapons
SMGs, rifles, explosives, silencers, SBRs, modified weapons.
- 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.
Trafficking Weapons
Selling or distributing illegal firearms.
- Fine
- $10,000–$30,000
- Recommended sentence
- 60–120 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail
Selling or distributing illegal firearms.
Drug Possession
Holding small amounts of weed, oxy, mushrooms, or personal-use narcotics.
- 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.
Possession With Intent to Distribute
Holding multiple baggies, bricks, lab equipment, or distribution packaging.
- 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.
Drug Manufacturing
Operating a meth lab, cocaine table, weed processing table.
- Fine
- $10,000–$30,000
- Recommended sentence
- 60–120 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail
Operating a meth lab, cocaine table, weed processing table.
Drug Trafficking
Selling, transporting, or moving wholesale drugs.
- Fine
- $10,000–$30,000
- Recommended sentence
- 60–120 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail
Selling, transporting, or moving wholesale drugs.
Possession of Explosives
C4, sticky bombs, proximity mines, pipe bombs.
- Fine
- $10,000–$30,000
- Recommended sentence
- 60–120 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail
C4, sticky bombs, proximity mines, pipe bombs.
Evading Police
Running from a lawful stop on foot.
- Fine
- $500–$5,000
- Recommended sentence
- 5–20 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail
Running from a lawful stop on foot.
Reckless Evading
Fleeing in a vehicle at high speed or causing danger.
- 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.
Felony Evading
Evading after committing a felony.
- Fine
- $10,000–$30,000
- Recommended sentence
- 60–120 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail
Evading after committing a felony.
Obstruction of Justice
Interfering with PD, EMS, or firefighters.
- Fine
- $500–$5,000
- Recommended sentence
- 5–20 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail
Interfering with PD, EMS, or firefighters.
Resisting Arrest
Physically resisting or fleeing arrest.
- Fine
- $500–$5,000
- Recommended sentence
- 5–20 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail
Physically resisting or fleeing arrest.
Impersonation of Government
Pretending to be PD, EMS, NIA, or government employee.
- 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.
Terroristic Acts
Using explosives or weapons to cause mass harm.
- Fine
- $10,000–$30,000
- Recommended sentence
- 60–120 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail
Using explosives or weapons to cause mass harm.
Corruption
Government official using authority for illegal benefit.
- Fine
- $10,000–$30,000
- Recommended sentence
- 60–120 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail
Government official using authority for illegal benefit.
Fraud
Using false information to gain money or property.
- 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.
Identity Theft
Using someone else’s identity for crime.
- 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.
Hacking
Using hacking tools, trojan USBs, or illegal devices.
- 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.
Bank Fraud
Manipulating loans, accounts, or cards.
- Fine
- $10,000–$30,000
- Recommended sentence
- 60–120 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail
Manipulating loans, accounts, or cards.
Crypto Theft
Using cryptosticks or digital devices to steal funds.
- Fine
- $10,000–$30,000
- Recommended sentence
- 60–120 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail
Using cryptosticks or digital devices to steal funds.
No Driver’s License
Operating a vehicle without a valid license.
- Fine
- $100–$2,000
- Recommended sentence
- Citation only
Statutory detail
Operating a vehicle without a valid license.
Driving With Suspended License
License suspended due to previous offenses.
- Fine
- $500–$5,000
- Recommended sentence
- 5–20 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail
License suspended due to previous offenses.
No Insurance / Registration
Vehicle must be registered and insured to operate on public roads.
- Fine
- $100–$2,000
- Recommended sentence
- Citation only
Statutory detail
Vehicle must be registered and insured to operate on public roads.
Commercial License Required
Driving trucks, buses, or heavy machinery without proper job certification.
- Fine
- $500–$5,000
- Recommended sentence
- 5–20 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail
Driving trucks, buses, or heavy machinery without proper job certification.
Speeding
Driving above the posted limit. The fine increases with the speed recorded.
- 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
Reckless Driving
High speeds through traffic, running multiple lights, or unsafe maneuvers.
- 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.
Failure to Yield
Ignoring right of way: $400 fine.
- Fine
- $400
- Recommended sentence
- Citation only
Statutory detail
Ignoring right of way: $400 fine.
Running a Stop Sign or Red Light
See the statutory details for the complete rule.
- Fine
- $500
- Recommended sentence
- Citation only
Statutory detail
$500 fine per violation.
Illegal Parking
Blocking roads, hospitals, emergency zones: $300 fine & tow.
- Fine
- $300
- Recommended sentence
- Citation only
Statutory detail
Blocking roads, hospitals, emergency zones: $300 fine & tow.
Vehicular Endangerment
Driving in a way that puts multiple people at risk.
- 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.
Vehicular Assault
Striking someone with a vehicle.
- 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.
Vehicular Manslaughter
Killing someone through reckless driving.
- Fine
- $10,000–$30,000
- Recommended sentence
- 60–120 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail
Killing someone through reckless driving.
Felony Evading
Running from PD after committing a crime.
- Fine
- $10,000–$30,000
- Recommended sentence
- 60–120 min · Attorney access required
Statutory detail
Running from PD after committing a crime.
Hit & Run
Leaving the scene after causing injury or damage.
- 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.
Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Minor damage, no injury.
- Fine
- $500–$5,000
- Recommended sentence
- 5–20 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail
Minor damage, no injury.
Exhibition Driving
Burnouts, drifting, donuts.
- Fine
- $1,500
- Recommended sentence
- 5 min · Routine custody guidance
Statutory detail
Burnouts, drifting, donuts. Penalty: $1,500 fine + 5 minutes jail + impound.
Street Racing
Any form of competitive speed racing. Penalty: $5,000 fine + 20 minutes jail + impound (2 hours).
- 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).
Organized Street Racing
Hosting or coordinating street races. Penalty: $10,000 fine + 30–45 minutes jail + vehicle seizure.
- 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.
Illegal Racing Mods
Nitrous, race ECU, turbo kits not registered with mechanic.
- 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.
Broken Lights / Unsafe Vehicle
See the statutory details for the complete rule.
- Fine
- $200
- Recommended sentence
- Citation only
Statutory detail
$200 fine.
Excessive Window Tint
See the statutory details for the complete rule.
- Fine
- $300
- Recommended sentence
- Citation only
Statutory detail
$300 fine unless PD, NIA, or approved business.
Altered Plate / No Plate
Using tampered plates or no plates to hide identity.
- 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.
Sirens / Lights on Civilian Vehicles
Unauthorized emergency accessories.
- Fine
- $2,000–$15,000
- Recommended sentence
- 20–60 min · Use the lower range for a first offense
Statutory detail
Unauthorized emergency accessories.
Illegal Off-Roading
Driving where vehicles are prohibited. $500 fine.
- 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.