California legal term
shobi-zue in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “shobi-zue” 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 “shobi-zue” mean in California criminal law?
“shobi-zue” means a staff, crutch, stick, rod, or pole concealing a knife or blade within it, which may be exposed by a flip of the wrist or by a mechanical action. (Cal. Penal Code § 17160)
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