MisdemeanorCalifornia · Penal Code § 647(j)
Invasion of Privacy (Peeping)
Secretly looking at or recording someone where they expect privacy.
Less serious. Up to 1 year in county jail.
What the prosecutor must prove
They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.
- 1You secretly viewed or recorded
- 2The person was in a private place
Possible punishment
Up to 6 months jail and/or $1,000 fine.
