California · Elections Code

ELEC §18340: Every person who, by threats, intimidations, or unlawful violence, willfully hinders or prevents electors from assembling in public meetings for the consideration of public questions is guilty of a mi

Misdemeanor

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A person commits a misdemeanor by using threats, intimidation, or unlawful violence to intentionally prevent voters from gathering at public meetings to discuss public issues.

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Every person who, by threats, intimidations, or unlawful violence, willfully hinders or prevents electors from assembling in public meetings for the consideration of public questions is guilty of a misdemeanor.

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