California Penal Code 170 – Every person who maliciously and without probable cause procures a …
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Every person who maliciously and without probable cause procures a search warrant or warrant of arrest to be issued and executed, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Enacted 1872.)
Terms Used In California Penal Code 170
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- maliciously: import a wish to vex, annoy, or injure another person, or an intent to do a wrongful act, established either by proof or presumption of law. See California Penal Code 7
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See California Penal Code 7
- Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.