What is the definition of a forcible or non-forcible crime?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Stevens, E072003 (Cal. App. 2020):

4. Like the parties, we refer to "forcible" offenses as those that required the requisite element of force, violence, duress, retribution, menace, or fear, and refer to "nonforcible" offenses as those that do not require any such element.

5. People v. Marsden (1970) 2 Cal.3d 118.

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