California legal term
two or more related felonies in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “two or more related felonies” 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 “two or more related felonies” mean in California criminal law?
“two or more related felonies” means felonies committed against two or more separate victims, or against the same victim on two or more separate occasions. (Cal. Penal Code § 186.11)
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