California · Penal Code

PEN §1020: All matters of fact tending to establish a defense other than one specified in the fourth, fifth, and sixth subdivisions of Section 1016, may be given in evidence under the plea of not guilty.

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This statute governs evidentiary rules in criminal proceedings, allowing defendants to present factual evidence supporting certain defenses when pleading not guilty.

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All matters of fact tending to establish a defense other than one specified in the fourth, fifth, and sixth subdivisions of Section 1016, may be given in evidence under the plea of not guilty.

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