California legal term
immediate personal possession in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “immediate personal possession” 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 “immediate personal possession” mean in California criminal law?
“immediate personal possession” includes, but is not limited to, the interior passenger compartment of a motor vehicle. (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 11550)
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