California legal term
adverse result in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “adverse result” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “adverse result” mean in California criminal law?
“adverse result” means any of the following: (1) Danger to the life or physical safety of an individual. (Cal. Penal Code § 1546)
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