California legal term
special consideration in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “special consideration” 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 “special consideration” mean in California criminal law?
“special consideration” has the same meaning as specified in subdivision (c) of Section 14838 of the Government Code, as it relates to small business preference. (Cal. Vehicle Code § 40200.5)
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