California Evidence Code 668 – An unlawful intent is presumed from the doing of an unlawful act. …
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An unlawful intent is presumed from the doing of an unlawful act. This presumption is inapplicable in a criminal action to establish the specific intent of the defendant where specific intent is an element of the crime charged.
(Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)
Terms Used In California Evidence Code 668
- Action: includes a civil action and a criminal action. See California Evidence Code 105
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.