{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"515","citation":"Pen. Code, § 515","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":"Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 823, Sec. 9.   Effective January 1, 2005.","effective":"2005-01-01","html":"<p>Upon conviction of a felony violation under this chapter, the fact that the victim was an elder or dependent person, as defined in Section <a href=\"/pen/288\">288</a>, shall be considered a circumstance in aggravation when imposing a term under subdivision (b) of Section <a href=\"/pen/1170\">1170</a>.</p>","text":"Upon conviction of a felony violation under this chapter, the fact that the victim was an elder or dependent person, as defined in Section 288, shall be considered a circumstance in aggravation when imposing a term under subdivision (b) of Section 1170.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/embezzlement-515","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}