Penal Code section 792

The jurisdiction of a criminal action against a principal in the commission of a public offense, when such principal is not present at the commission of the offense is in the same court it would be under this code if he were so present and aiding and abetting therein.

Source: Section 792, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=792. (accessed May 14, 2025).

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Last Updated

May 12, 2025

§ 792’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_792

Original Source: Section 792, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=792. (last accessed May 12, 2025).