California · Evidence Code

EVID §668: An unlawful intent is presumed from the doing of an unlawful act.

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

This statute establishes a presumption that unlawful intent follows from an unlawful act, except in criminal cases where specific intent is a required element of the charged crime.

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An unlawful intent is presumed from the doing of an unlawful act. This presumption is inapplicable in a criminal action to establish the specific intent of the defendant where specific intent is an element of the crime charged.

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