Episode Details

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Kim Martinez discuss Chapter 39 of the Penal Code: Abuse of Office. As they dive into the penal code, Jim and Kim break down the definitions within the chapter and discuss the scope of abuse of office, including defining what constitutes abuse, the different types of peace officers that fall under the code, and the legal steps necessary for the defense and prosecution to argue within the regulation of the penal code.