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2015 California Code
Penal Code - PEN
PART 1 - OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
TITLE 7 - OF CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC JUSTICE
CHAPTER 8 - Conspiracy
Section [185.].

CA Penal Code § [185.] through (2015) Leg Sess What's This?

[185.] Section One Hundred and Eighty-five. It shall be unlawful for any person to wear any mask, false whiskers, or any personal disguise (whether complete or partial) for the purpose of:

One Evading or escaping discovery, recognition, or identification in the commission of any public offense.

Two Concealment, flight, or escape, when charged with, arrested for, or convicted of, any public offense. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Amended by Code Amendments 1873-74, Ch. 614.)

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