APC, which is short for “Actual Physical Control,” is a crime that permits law enforcement officers to arrest intoxicated people with the ability to drive, but who are not in fact driving when discovered by the officer.

What is the punishment for battery in California?

California Penal Code 242 PC simple battery is a misdemeanor in California law. The penalties for California battery in most cases include a fine of up to two thousand dollars ($2,000) and/or up to six (6) months in county jail.

Can you get into Canada with a physical control?

A Physical Control DUI is still an excludable crime, however, and anyone interested in visiting Canada with this on their record may need to apply for a Temporary Resident Permit to cross the international border successfully.