Penal Code section 422.8

Except as otherwise required by law, nothing in this title shall be construed to prevent or limit the prosecution of any person pursuant to any provision of law.

Source: Section 422.8, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=422.8. (updated Jan. 1, 1991; accessed Nov. 10, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_422.8

Original Source: Section 422.8, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=422.8. (last accessed May 12, 2025).