California legal term
private residence in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “private residence” 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 “private residence” mean in California criminal law?
“private residence” means a house, an apartment unit, a mobile home, or other similar dwelling. (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 11362.2)
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