{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"19.4","citation":"Pen. Code, § 19.4","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/preliminary-provisions"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 897, Sec. 11.","effective":null,"html":"<p>When an act or omission is declared by a statute to be a public offense and no penalty for the offense is prescribed in any statute, the act or omission is punishable as a misdemeanor.</p>","text":"When an act or omission is declared by a statute to be a public offense and no penalty for the offense is prescribed in any statute, the act or omission is punishable as a misdemeanor.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/preliminary-provisions-19-4","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}