California · Penal Code

PEN §792: The jurisdiction of a criminal action against a principal in the commission of a public offense, when such principal is not present at the commission of the offense is in the same court it would be un

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This statute establishes that criminal jurisdiction over a principal who was absent during an offense is determined by the same court rules as if they were present and aiding/abetting.

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The jurisdiction of a criminal action against a principal in the commission of a public offense, when such principal is not present at the commission of the offense is in the same court it would be under this code if he were so present and aiding and abetting therein.

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