The fact that the accused intended to restore the property embezzled, is no ground of defense or mitigation of punishment, if it has not been restored before an information has been laid before a magistrate, or an indictment found by a grand jury, charging the commission of the offense.

(Amended by Stats. 1905, Ch. 520.)

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Terms Used In California Penal Code 512

  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • magistrate: signifies any one of the officers mentioned in Section 808. See California Penal Code 7
  • property: includes both real and personal property. See California Penal Code 7
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