California legal term
Indirect consideration in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Indirect consideration” 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 “Indirect consideration” mean in California criminal law?
“Indirect consideration” means a coin, token, or other representation of value that may be exchanged for a prize, award, cash, or cash equivalents or a chance to win a prize, award, cash, or cash equivalents. (Cal. Penal Code § 337o)
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