California § 1185 - A motion in arrest of judgment is an application on the part of the defendant tha
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1185 — A motion in arrest of judgment is an application on the part of the defendant tha, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1185. A motion in arrest of judgment is an application on the part of the defendant tha
A motion in arrest of judgment is an application on the part of the defendant that no judgment be rendered on a plea, finding, or verdict of guilty, or on a finding or verdict against the defendant, on a plea of a former conviction, former acquittal or once in jeopardy. It may be founded on any of the defects in the accusatory pleading mentioned in Section 1004, unless the objection has been waived by a failure to demur, and must be made and determined before the judgment is pronounced. When determined, the order must be immediately entered in the minutes.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1185
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1185 cover?
Section 1185 ("A motion in arrest of judgment is an application on the part of the defendant tha") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 1185?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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