California legal term
Tangible benefit in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Tangible benefit” 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 “Tangible benefit” mean in California criminal law?
“Tangible benefit” means financial remuneration, an effect on the outcome of a criminal or civil court proceeding, or any benefit relating to service in the military that is provided by a federal, state, or local governmental entity. (Cal. Penal Code § 532b)
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