California legal term
bank robbery in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “bank robbery” 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 “bank robbery” mean in California criminal law?
“bank robbery” means to take or attempt to take, by force or violence, or by intimidation from the person or presence of another any property or money or any other thing of value belonging to, or in the care, custody, control, management, or possession of, any bank, credit union, or any savings and loan association. (Cal. Penal Code § 1192.7)
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