{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"159","citation":"Pen. Code, § 159","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 1. OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS [25. - 680.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1"},{"name":"TITLE 7. OF CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC JUSTICE [92. - 186.36.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 7. Other Offenses Against Public Justice [142. - 181.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-7/chapter-7"}],"history":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"<p>No person can be convicted of common barratry except upon proof that he has excited suits or proceedings at law in at least three instances, and with a corrupt or malicious intent to vex and annoy.</p>","text":"No person can be convicted of common barratry except upon proof that he has excited suits or proceedings at law in at least three instances, and with a corrupt or malicious intent to vex and annoy.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/other-offenses-against-public-justice-159","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}