California § 778a - Whenever a person, with intent to commit a crime, does any act within this state
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 778a — Whenever a person, with intent to commit a crime, does any act within this state, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 778a. Whenever a person, with intent to commit a crime, does any act within this state
(a) Whenever a person, with intent to commit a crime, does any act within this state in execution or part execution of that intent, which culminates in the commission of a crime, either within or without this state, the person is punishable for that crime in this state in the same manner as if the crime had been committed entirely within this state. (b) Whenever a person who, within this state, kidnaps another person within the meaning of Sections 207 and 209, and thereafter carries the person into another state or country and commits any crime of violence or theft against that person in the other state or country, the person is punishable for that crime of violence or theft in this state in the same manner as if the crime had been committed within this state.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 778a
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 778a cover?
Section 778a ("Whenever a person, with intent to commit a crime, does any act within this state") 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 § 778a?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 778a" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 778a apply to my situation?
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