Penal Code section 957

The words used in an accusatory pleading are construed in their usual acceptance in common language, except such words and phrases as are defined by law, which are construed according to their legal meaning.

Source: Section 957, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=957. (updated Jan. 1, 1951; accessed Oct. 5, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_957

Original Source: Section 957, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=957. (last accessed May 12, 2025).