{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"1020","citation":"Pen. Code, § 1020","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE [681. - 1620.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 6. PLEADINGS AND PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL [976. - 1054.10.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Plea [1016. - 1027.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-6/chapter-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1968, Ch. 122.","effective":null,"html":"<p>All matters of fact tending to establish a defense other than one specified in the fourth, fifth, and sixth subdivisions of Section <a href=\"/pen/1016\">1016</a>, may be given in evidence under the plea of not guilty.</p>","text":"All matters of fact tending to establish a defense other than one specified in the fourth, fifth, and sixth subdivisions of Section 1016, may be given in evidence under the plea of not guilty.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/plea-1020","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}