California · Penal Code

PEN §558.1: Every person who violates any of the provisions of Section 558 is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than six hundred dollars ($600) or by impr

Misdemeanor

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Violating Section 558 is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $600 in fines, up to 30 days in jail, or both.

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Every person who violates any of the provisions of Section 558 is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than six hundred dollars ($600) or by imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

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