{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"657","citation":"Pen. Code, § 657","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 16. GENERAL PROVISIONS [654. - 678.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-16"}],"history":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A criminal act is not the less punishable as a crime because it is also declared to be punishable as a contempt.</p>","text":"A criminal act is not the less punishable as a crime because it is also declared to be punishable as a contempt.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/general-provisions-657","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}