California legal term
Loss of wages or income in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Loss of wages or income” 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 “Loss of wages or income” mean in California criminal law?
“Loss of wages or income” means wages or income that are lost by the person with a disability as a direct result of a violation of this section. (Cal. Penal Code § 600.2)
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