California Statutes
§ 1157. — 1157. (Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 1166.)
California § 1157.
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Part 2.TITLE 7. OF PROCEEDINGS AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE TRIAL AND BEFORE JUDGMENT
Ch. 4.CHAPTER 4. The Verdict or Finding
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Cal. Penal Code - PEN Code § 1157. (2026).
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Whenever a defendant is convicted of a crime or attempt to commit a crime which is distinguished into degrees, the jury, or the court if a jury trial is waived, must find the degree of the crime or attempted crime of which he is guilty. Upon the failure of the jury or the court to so determine, the degree of the crime or attempted crime of which the defendant is guilty, shall be deemed to be of the lesser degree.
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Legislative History
Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 1166.
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