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California law defines each crime according to a specific code section. The Penal Code defines the vast majority of the crimes. But the Vehicle Code addresses certain crimes involving cars, motor vehicles and driving. The Health & Safety Code addresses most crimes involving marijuana or narcotics. You can find more information about California Criminal Codes on our FAQ page.

What does California Criminal Code 236.1 Mean?

236.1	False Imprisonment w/Intent to Obtain Forced Labor or Services/Human Trafficking
236.1(A)	False Imprisonment/Human Trafficking
236.1(A)	deprive or violate the personal liberty of another with the intent to obtain forced labor or services
236.1(B)	Human Trafficking
236.1(C)	Human Trafficking - Victim Under 18
236.1(C)(1)	Unlawfully Cause a Minor to Engage in Commercial Sex Act.
236.1(C)(2)	Unlawfully Cause Minor to Engage in Commercial Sex Act/Force
236.1(D)	In determining whether a minor was caused, induced, or persuaded to engage in a commercial sex act, the totality of the circumstances, including the age of the victim, his or her relationship to the trafficker or agents of the trafficker, and any handicap or disability of the victim, shall be considered.

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