{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"958","citation":"Pen. Code, § 958","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE [681. - 1620.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 5. THE PLEADINGS [940. - 973.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Rules of Pleading [948. - 973.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-5/chapter-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1674.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Words used in a statute to define a public offense need not be strictly pursued in the accusatory pleading, but other words conveying the same meaning may be used.</p>","text":"Words used in a statute to define a public offense need not be strictly pursued in the accusatory pleading, but other words conveying the same meaning may be used.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/rules-of-pleading-958","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}