California legal term
to actively conceal an accidental death in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “to actively conceal an accidental death” 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 “to actively conceal an accidental death” mean in California criminal law?
“to actively conceal an accidental death” means any of the following: (1) To perform an overt act that conceals the body or directly impedes the ability of authorities or family members to discover the body. (Cal. Penal Code § 152)
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