Does the definition of "wilfully" violate section 273a of the Criminal Code apply to a defendant who committed acts of wilfully?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Northrop, 132 Cal.App.3d 1027, 182 Cal.Rptr. 197 (Cal. App. 1982):
[132 Cal.App.3d 1039] According to appellant, the trial court's definition of "wilfully" does not reflect the requirement of section 273a that the criminal acts are established as "purposeful" or done "with knowledge of consequences." (People v. Harris (1966) 239 Cal.App.2d 393, 397, 48 Cal.Rptr. 677.)
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