California · Penal Code

PEN §660: In the various cases in which the sending of a letter is made criminal by this Code, the offense is deemed complete from the time when such letter is deposited in any Post Office or any other place, o

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This statute defines when a criminal offense involving sending a letter is complete—when the letter is deposited in a post office or delivered to someone with intent for forwarding.

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In the various cases in which the sending of a letter is made criminal by this Code, the offense is deemed complete from the time when such letter is deposited in any Post Office or any other place, or delivered to any person, with intent that it shall be forwarded.

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