Pen. Code, § 405a · Title 11. OF CRIMES AGAINST THE PUBLIC PEACE
Pen. Code, § 405a
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
A person who participates in the taking by means of a riot of another person from the lawful custody of a peace officer is guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 for two, three, or four years.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 47, Sec. 1. (SB 629) Effective January 1, 2016.
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