The Penal Code of California: Enacted in 1872; As Amended in 1889 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

California

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0366184881 ISBN 13: 9780366184880

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore California's foundational criminal law with this 19th-century annotated edition.

This edition of The Penal Code of California covers the law as enacted in 1872 and amended through 1889, with practical notes to aid practitioners and readers alike. The work is annotated by Egbert Desty, a noted author of American criminal law and procedure texts.

This volume provides the core penalties, criminal procedures, and related statutes, organized for reference and use by lawyers and judges. It includes cross-references, notes from court decisions, and additions to the text to aid understanding and application in practice.

• Clear organization of crimes and punishments, criminal procedure, and state prison provisions
• Annotations that clarify how amendments were applied and interpreted
• Cross-references to related statutes and civil procedures for quick comparison
• Practical insights intended for use by practitioners and students

Ideal for readers of historical legal texts, scholars of California law, and professionals seeking a window into 19th-century criminal jurisprudence in this state.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0366184881
• ISBN 13: 9780366184880
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 936