{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"970","citation":"Pen. Code, § 970","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>When several defendants are named in one accusatory pleading, any one or more may be convicted or acquitted.</p>","text":"When several defendants are named in one accusatory pleading, any one or more may be convicted or acquitted.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/rules-of-pleading-970","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}