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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.

  1. 1You secretly viewed or recorded
  2. 2The person was in a private place

Possible punishment

Up to 6 months jail and/or $1,000 fine.