People v. Van Deleer

Citations

• 53 Cal. 147
• 1878 Cal. LEXIS 98

Syllabus

<p>Criminal Law—Definition of Poison.—The word “poison,” as used in sec. 216 of the Penal Code, means any substance which, when applied to the body externally, or in any way introduced into the system, without acting mechanically, but by its own inherent qualities, is capable of destroying life.</p> <p>Same—Noxious or Destructive Substance or. Liquid.—The words “ other noxious or destructive substance or liquid,” as used in the same section, include substances which act upon the system mechanically, so as to destroy life.</p>