Cal Pen Code § 215 (2004)
§ 215. Carjacking
(a) "Carjacking" is the felonious taking of a motor
vehicle in the possession of another, from his or her person or immediate
presence, or from the person or immediate presence of a passenger of the motor
vehicle, against his or her will and with the intent to either permanently or
temporarily deprive the person in possession of the motor vehicle of his or her
possession, accomplished by means of force or fear.
(b) Carjacking is punishable by imprisonment in the state
prison for a term of three, five, or nine years.
(c) This section shall not be construed to supersede or
affect Section 211. A person may be charged with a violation of this section
and Section 211. However, no defendant may be punished under this section and
Section 211 for the same act which constitutes a violation of both this section
and Section 211.