California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Martinez, B270778 (Cal. App. 2017):
Defendant's argument is unavailing. The underlying crime, pimping in violation of section 266h, subdivision (a), is a general intent crime that may be violated in two ways. As to the first, "deriving support with knowledge that the other person is a prostitute is all that is required for violating the section in this manner. No specific intent is required. [Citation.]" (People v.
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