The fact that the accused intended to restore the property embezzled, is no ground of defense or mitigation of punishment, if it has not been restored before an information has been laid before a magistrate, or an indictment found by a grand jury, charging the commission of the offense.
Cal. Penal Code § 512
Embezzlement
Applied in 12 court decisions — leading case 235 Cal. App. 2d 100 - People v. Parker (1965)
Most recently applied in 181 Cal. App. 4th 800 - People v. Sisuphan (January 2010)
Amended by Stats. 1905, Ch. 520.
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