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Section 2160 | CALCRIM (Jury Instructions)

CALCRIM (Jury Instructions) Section 2160. Give the bracketed paragraph defining “involved in an accident” if that is an issue in the case. AUTHORITY • Enhancemen

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Section 2160

CALCRIM (Jury Instructions) § 2160

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Give the bracketed paragraph defining “involved in an accident” if that is an issue
in the case.
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Enhancement. Veh. Code, § 20001(c).

Knowledge of Accident and Injury. People v. Holford (1965) 63 Cal.2d 74,
79–80 [45 Cal.Rptr. 167, 403 P.2d 423]; People v. Carter (1966) 243 Cal.App.2d
239, 241 [52 Cal.Rptr. 207]; People v. Hamilton (1978) 80 Cal.App.3d 124,
133–134 [145 Cal.Rptr. 429].

Willful Failure to Perform Duty. People v. Crouch (1980) 108 Cal.App.3d Supp.
14, 21–22 [166 Cal.Rptr. 818].

Involved Defined. People v. Bammes (1968) 265 Cal.App.2d 626, 631 [71
Cal.Rptr. 415]; People v. Sell (1950) 96 Cal.App.2d 521, 523 [215 P.2d 771].

Fleeing Scene of Accident. People v. Vela (2012) 205 Cal.App.4th 942, 950 [140
Cal.Rptr.3d 755].

First Element of This Instruction Cited With Approval. People v. Nordberg
(2010) 189 Cal.App.4th 1228, 1238 [117 Cal.Rptr.3d 558].
SECONDARY SOURCES
2 Witkin & Epstein, California Criminal Law (4th ed. 2012) Crimes Against Public
Peace and Welfare, § 312.
6 Millman, Sevilla & Tarlow, California Criminal Defense Practice, Ch. 142, Crimes
Against the Person, § 142.02, Ch. 145, Narcotics and Alcohol Offenses,
§ 145.03[4][a] (Matthew Bender).
2161–2179.
Reserved for Future Use
VEHICLE OFFENSES
CALCRIM No. 2160
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Common Questions

This section of the CALCRIM (Jury Instructions) establishes legal requirements and provisions that apply to specific circumstances in California law.

This section applies when the specific conditions outlined in the statute are met. The exact applicability depends on the facts of each situation.

Penalties vary based on the specific violation and circumstances. They may include fines, imprisonment, or other legal consequences as specified in the California code.

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In simple terms: CALCRIM (Jury Instructions) Section 2160. Give the bracketed paragraph defining “involved in an accident” if that is an issue in the case. AUTHORITY • Enhancemen. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.

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