2011 California Code
Penal Code
PART 1. OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS [25 - 680]
TITLE 11. OF CRIMES AGAINST THE PUBLIC PEACE
Section 405a


CA Penal Code § 405a (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

The taking by means of a riot of any person from the lawful custody of any peace officer is a lynching.

(Added by Stats. 1933, Ch. 401.)

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