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§ 957. — 957. (Amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1674.)

California § 957.
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Code PENPenal Code - PEN
Title5.
Part 2.TITLE 5. THE PLEADINGS
Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Rules of Pleading

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Cal. Penal Code - PEN Code § 957. (2026).

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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.

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Amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1674.
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