Section 512 Of Chapter 6. Embezzlement From California Penal Code >> Title 13. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 6.
512
. The fact that the accused intended to restore the property
embezzled, is no ground of defense or mitigation of punishment, if it
has not been restored before an information has been laid before a
magistrate, or an indictment found by a grand jury, charging the
commission of the offense.