California legal term
feloniously obtained in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “feloniously obtained” 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 “feloniously obtained” mean in California criminal law?
“feloniously obtained” means any consideration, pledge, security, deposit, or indemnification paid, given, made, or promised for its execution which is possessed, received, or obtained through an unlawful act, transaction, or occurrence constituting a felony. (Cal. Penal Code § 1275.1)
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