THIS EDITION IS REVISED AND COMPLETELY CURRENT AS OF DECEMBER 28, 2019. THE CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE (PEN) CONSISTS OF FOUR PARTS: I.--OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS. II.--OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.III.--OF THE STATE PRISON AND COUNTY JAILS.IV.--OF PREVENTION OF CRIMES AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS.
CALIFORNIA CRIMINAL PROCEDURE prepares students in all of the law-related disciplines for their role in the California criminal justice system. It not only covers the general concepts, constitutional principles, and universal procedures applicable throughout the American system, but also the particular aspects of applied procedure in California. For ease of teaching and learning, the material is presented in a concise, straightforward manner, with frequent citation to statute, case law, or other sources, and direct quotations where appropriate.
CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE(PEN) revised on February 9, 2020 to conform to the 2019 Legislative Session.The Penal Code of California, and is divided into four parts, as follows: I.-OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS. II.-OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.III.-OF THE STATE PRISON AND COUNTY JAILS.IV.-OF PREVENTION OF CRIMES AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS.
This edition was updated on August 25, 2029 to include the latest 2020 changes from Ch. 29 Stats. 2020 related primarily to the firearms regulations. The book is published using Bodoni MT Condensed font size 7 and higher.The book includes entire California Penal Code - PEN. I.-OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS. II.-OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.III.-OF THE STATE PRISON AND COUNTY JAILS.IV.-OF PREVENTION OF CRIMES AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS.V - PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIALVI - CONTROL OF DEADLY WEAPONS