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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 1Art. 2§ 8926 Violations And Penalties

§ 8926 Violations And Penalties

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§ 8926 Violations And Penalties

Key Takeaways

  • •If you break this law on purpose, you can get in trouble (misdemeanor).
  • •If you plan with someone else to break this law, you can get in bigger trouble (felony).
  • •The law is serious about stopping people who try to break it.

Example

If you and a friend plan to steal something together.

If you just steal something, you get in trouble. But if you and your friend plan it together, you both get in even bigger trouble.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 8926 Violations And Penalties

Every person who knowingly and willfully violates any provision of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor. Every person who conspires to violate any provision of this article is guilty of a felony. (Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 740, Sec. 4.4.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

felonymisdemeanor

Related Statutes

  • § 1021.5 Public Employee Felony Disqualification
  • § 1026 Unauthorized Office Oath Violation
  • § 1027 Employment Oath Violation Penalty
  • § 13030 Financial Reporting Violations
  • § 19816.20 State Safety Employee Classification

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 8926.
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