{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"1159","citation":"Pen. Code, § 1159","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 7. OF PROCEEDINGS AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE TRIAL AND BEFORE JUDGMENT [1065. - 1188.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. The Verdict or Finding [1147. - 1168.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-7/chapter-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1674.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The jury, or the judge if a jury trial is waived, may find the defendant guilty of any offense, the commission of which is necessarily included in that with which he is charged, or of an attempt to commit the offense.</p>","text":"The jury, or the judge if a jury trial is waived, may find the defendant guilty of any offense, the commission of which is necessarily included in that with which he is charged, or of an attempt to commit the offense.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/the-verdict-or-finding-1159","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}