California legal term
cancellation in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “cancellation” 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 “cancellation” mean in California criminal law?
“cancellation” means that a driver’s license certificate is terminated without prejudice and must be surrendered. (Cal. Vehicle Code § 13100)
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