California legal term
Nonviolent offense in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Nonviolent offense” 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 “Nonviolent offense” mean in California criminal law?
“Nonviolent offense” means any offense not listed in subdivision (c) of Section 667.5. (Cal. Penal Code § 236.14)
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