A violation expressly declared to be a felony, or a public offense which is punishable, in the discretion of the court, either as a felony or misdemeanor, or a willful violation of a court order which is punishable as contempt pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 42003, is not an infraction.
Cal. Veh. Code § 40000.3
Violation of Code
Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1162.
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