The Penal Code was enacted in 1872 and has been substantially revised and amended since that time. Although criminal code sections provide the formal definition of a criminal offense, court case law , legislative history , and jury instructions offer further guidance as to how particular sections ...
Judicial Council of California Criminal Jury Instructions (2024 edition). To prove that the defendant is guilty of this crime, the People must prove that: 1. The defendant took possession of property owned by someone else; 2. The defendant took the property without the owner’s [or owner’s...
California Jury Instructions – BurglaryTo convict you under CPC §459, the prosecution must prove the following beyond a reasonable doubt:You entered a building, a locked vehicle, or a structure intending to commit a felony or a theft involving property worth more than $950, or you entered a...
Penal Code 647(i) PC makes it a misdemeanor to peek into an inhabited building while loitering on private property. 1. How does California law define “peeking while loitering”? Someone violates Penal Code 647(i), California’s “peeping Tom” law when he or she: ...