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HomeCorporations CodeCh. 3§ 31412 State Crime Punishment Authority

§ 31412 State Crime Punishment Authority

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§ 31412 State Crime Punishment Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •This law doesn't stop the state from punishing someone for breaking other laws.
  • •If you do something bad that breaks another law, you can still get in trouble for it.
  • •This law doesn't protect you from other crimes you might commit.

Example

If you steal a car and also hurt someone while driving it.

This law doesn't stop the state from punishing you for both stealing the car and hurting someone. You can still get in trouble for both crimes.

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

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§ 31412 State Crime Punishment Authority

Nothing in this law limits the power of the state to punish any person for any conduct which constitutes a crime under any other statute. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1400.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

statepunishcrimestatute

Related Statutes

  • § 25542 State Crime Punishment Authority
  • § 12677 State Crime Punishment Authority
  • § 29551 State Punishment Power Preserved
  • § 6815 State Crime Punishment Authority
  • § 8817 State Crime Punishment Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 31412.
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