California legal term
directly communicated in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “directly communicated” 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 “directly communicated” mean in California criminal law?
“directly communicated” includes, but is not limited to, a communication to the recipient of the threat by telephone, telegraph, or letter. (Cal. Penal Code § 71)
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