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Penal Code § 240 (Cal.) · DecisionDepot

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California Penal Code

§ 240

PEN § 240Title 8 · Part 1 · Ch. 9

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An assault is an unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit a violent injury on the person of another.

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Enacted 1872.

Source: California Penal Code § 240 from the California Legislative Information (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.