California · Penal Code

PEN §318: Whoever, through invitation or device, prevails upon any person to visit any room, building, or other places kept for the purpose of illegal gambling or prostitution, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and,

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A person commits a misdemeanor by persuading another to visit a location used for illegal gambling or prostitution. Penalty: up to six months in jail, up to $500 fine, or both.

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Whoever, through invitation or device, prevails upon any person to visit any room, building, or other places kept for the purpose of illegal gambling or prostitution, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be confined in the county jail not exceeding six months, or fined not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500), or be punished by both that fine and imprisonment.

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