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California penal code section 240–241 states:
240. An assault is an unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit a violent injury on the person of another.
241. (a) An assault is punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or by both the fine and imprisonment.

-Section 240 is an example of

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Case 1.4
California penal code section 240–241 states:
240. An assault is an unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit a violent injury on the person of another.
241.  (a) An assault is punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or by both the fine and imprisonment.

-​Section 240 is an example of

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Section 240 defines a specific crime (assault), which is characteristic of the special part of criminal law that deals with definitions of specific offenses and their penalties.

Case 1.4 California Penal Code Section 240–241 States