Pen. Code, § 1020 · Chapter 4. Plea
Pen. Code, § 1020
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All matters of fact tending to establish a defense other than one specified in the fourth, fifth, and sixth subdivisions of Section 1016, may be given in evidence under the plea of not guilty.
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History
Amended by Stats. 1968, Ch. 122.
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