Penal Code section 16120

As used in this part, “abuse” means any of the following:

(a)

Intentionally or recklessly to cause or attempt to cause bodily injury.

(b)

Sexual assault.

(c)

To place a person in reasonable apprehension of imminent serious bodily injury to that person or to another.

(d)

To molest, attack, strike, stalk, destroy personal property, or violate the terms of a domestic violence protective order issued pursuant to Part 4 (commencing with Section 6300) of Division 10 of the Family Code.

Source: Section 16120, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=16120.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2011; accessed Jun. 25, 2025).

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