Penal Code section 240

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

Source: Section 240, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=240. (accessed Jun. 18, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_240

Original Source: Section 240, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=240. (last accessed May 12, 2025).