California legal term
corporation in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “corporation” 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 “corporation” mean in California criminal law?
“corporation” means a firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust, company, corporation, limited liability company, public entity, or any other legal entity. (Cal. Penal Code § 1398)
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