Penal Code section 1159

The jury, or the judge if a jury trial is waived, may find the defendant guilty of any offense, the commission of which is necessarily included in that with which he is charged, or of an attempt to commit the offense.

Source: Section 1159, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1159. (accessed May 14, 2025).

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Last Updated

May 12, 2025

§ 1159’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_1159

Original Source: Section 1159, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1159. (last accessed May 12, 2025).