California legal term
pattern of related felony conduct in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “pattern of related felony conduct” 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 “pattern of related felony conduct” mean in California criminal law?
“pattern of related felony conduct” means engaging in at least two felonies that have the same or similar purpose, result, principals, victims, or methods of commission, or are otherwise interrelated by distinguishing characteristics, and that are not isolated events. (Cal. Penal Code § 186.11)
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