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Cal. Penal Code § 8 — PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS

Cal. Penal Code § 8

Type
Statute
Source
California Penal Code
Jurisdiction
California
Current through
Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)

Whenever, by any of the provisions of this Code, an intent to defraud is required in order to constitute any offense, it is sufficient if an intent appears to defraud any person, association, or body politic or corporate, whatever.

Citator

Cal. Penal Code § 8 — PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

Whenever, by any of the provisions of this Code, an intent to defraud is required in order to constitute any offense, it is sufficient if an intent appears to defraud any person, association, or body politic or corporate, whatever.