{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"509","citation":"Pen. Code, § 509","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 13. OF CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY [450. - 593g.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-13"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6. Embezzlement [503. - 515.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-13/chapter-6"}],"history":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A distinct act of taking is not necessary to constitute embezzlement.</p>","text":"A distinct act of taking is not necessary to constitute embezzlement.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/embezzlement-509","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}