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MisdemeanorCalifornia · Penal Code § 653k

Switchblade Knife

Carrying a switchblade with a blade 2 inches or longer.

Less serious. Up to 1 year in county jail.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

  1. 1You had a switchblade
  2. 2Blade 2+ inches
  3. 3You carried it in public

Possible punishment

Up to 6 months jail and/or $1,000 fine.