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maximum punishment violation in California

7 California opinions name it 3 courts 1967–2021 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by California courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (3)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Simongreen
cal · 1995 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006At that time, the maximum punishment for a violation of section 25401 was a fine of $10,000 and a prison term of two, three, or five years. ( Simon, at p. 507, 37 Cal.Rptr.2d 278 , 886 P.2d 1271 .) The maximum fine is now $10 million. (§ 25540, subd. (b).) [7] Language contrary to this opinion in People v. Corey, supra, 35 Cal.App.4th 717 , 41 Cal. Rptr.2d 540 , is disapproved. [8] The trial court also committed two other instructional errors.

2006At that time, the maximum punishment for a violation of section 25401 was a fine of $10,000 and a prison term of two, three, or five years. ( Simon, at p. 507, 37 Cal.Rptr.2d 278 , 886 P.2d 1271 .) The maximum fine is now $10 million. (§ 25540, subd. (b).) [7] Language contrary to this opinion in People v. Corey, supra, 35 Cal.App.4th 717 , 41 Cal. Rptr.2d 540 , is disapproved. [8] The trial court also committed two other instructional errors.

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People v. Pedro T.green
cal · 1994 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996(Stats. 1989, ch. 930, § 11, pp. 3258-3259; see, generally, In re Pedro T. (1994) 8 Cal.4th 1041 [ 36 Cal.Rptr.2d 74 , 884 P.2d 1022 ].) The theory that the Legislature intended the term “vehicle theft” to mean only those violations of Vehicle Code section 10851 involving intent to permanently deprive is refuted by its increase of the penalties for all violations of that statute.

1996(Stats. 1989, ch. 930, § 11, pp. 3258-3259; see, generally, In re Pedro T. (1994) 8 Cal.4th 1041 [ 36 Cal.Rptr.2d 74 , 884 P.2d 1022 ].) The theory that the Legislature intended the term “vehicle theft” to mean only those violations of Vehicle Code section 10851 involving intent to permanently deprive is refuted by its increase of the penalties for all violations of that statute.

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People v. Webbgreen
calctapp · 1958 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1967–1967
2 sentences

1967Therefore, the maximum punishment for the three sex offenses amounts to a life term plus 30 years’ imprisonment.” 3 (Italics added.) Also in People v. Webb, 158 Cal.App.2d 537, 541 [ 323 P.2d 141 ], it is said: “When the victim is a child under the age of 14, an act of sexual perversion is expressly made punishable in different ways and by different provisions of the code—namely, sections 288 and 288a.

1967Therefore, the maximum punishment for the three sex offenses amounts to a life term plus 30 years’ imprisonment.” 3 (Italics added.) Also in People v. Webb, 158 Cal.App.2d 537, 541 [ 323 P.2d 141 ], it is said: “When the victim is a child under the age of 14, an act of sexual perversion is expressly made punishable in different ways and by different provisions of the code—namely, sections 288 and 288a.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in California. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Jorge M. green
cal · 2000
2 sentences

2015Also noted above is that the maximum punishment for violation of this section is six months in county jail and a $1,000 fine (LAMC, § 11.00, subd. (m)). “ ‘Other things being equal, the greater the possible punishment, the more likely some fault is required.’ ” (In re Jorge M., supra, 23 Cal.4th at p. 873 .) Both of these factors weigh in favor of strict liability. 15 “[T]he defendant’s opportunity to ascertain the true facts” is an interpretive guideline that concerns offenses where “the characteristics that bring the defendant’s conduct within the criminal prohibition may not be obvious to t

2015Also 13 noted above is that the maximum punishment for violation of this section is six months in county jail and a $1,000 fine (LAMC, § 11.00, subd. (m)). “„Other things being equal, the greater the possible punishment, the more likely some fault is required.‟” (In re Jorge M., supra, 23 Cal.4th at p. 873 .) Both of these factors weigh in favor of strict liability. 15 “[T]he defendant‟s opportunity to ascertain the true facts” is an interpretive guideline that concerns offenses where “the characteristics that bring the defendant‟s conduct within the criminal prohibition may not be obvious to

22015–2015
People v. Corey green
calctapp · 1995
2 sentences

2006At that time, the maximum punishment for a violation of section 25401 was a fine of $10,000 and a prison term of two, three, or five years. ( Simon, at p. 507, 37 Cal.Rptr.2d 278 , 886 P.2d 1271 .) The maximum fine is now $10 million. (§ 25540, subd. (b).) [7] Language contrary to this opinion in People v. Corey, supra, 35 Cal.App.4th 717 , 41 Cal. Rptr.2d 540 , is disapproved. [8] The trial court also committed two other instructional errors.

2006At that time, the maximum punishment for a violation of section 25401 was a fine of $10,000 and a prison term of two, three, or five years. ( Simon, at p. 507, 37 Cal.Rptr.2d 278 , 886 P.2d 1271 .) The maximum fine is now $10 million. (§ 25540, subd. (b).) [7] Language contrary to this opinion in People v. Corey, supra, 35 Cal.App.4th 717 , 41 Cal. Rptr.2d 540 , is disapproved. [8] The trial court also committed two other instructional errors.

22006–2006
People v. Williams green
cal · 1999
1 sentence

2021(People v. Williams (1999) 21 Cal.4th 335, 340-341 .) 2 Subdivision (b) of section 799 now provides that prosecution for forcible rape and other enumerated offenses committed on or after January 1, 2017, “may be commenced at any time.” (§ 799, subd. (b)(1), (2).) 3 committed during the commission of a burglary is subject to a mandatory sentence of 15 years to life in prison. (§ 667.61, subds. (b), (d)(4), (e)(2).) This court has recognized that the One Strike law is an alternate sentencing scheme “and not a true ‘enhancement.’” (People v. Jones (1997) 58 Cal.App.4th 693 , 709 & fn. 9; People v

12021–2021
People v. Jones green
calctapp · 1997
1 sentence

2021(People v. Williams (1999) 21 Cal.4th 335, 340-341 .) 2 Subdivision (b) of section 799 now provides that prosecution for forcible rape and other enumerated offenses committed on or after January 1, 2017, “may be commenced at any time.” (§ 799, subd. (b)(1), (2).) 3 committed during the commission of a burglary is subject to a mandatory sentence of 15 years to life in prison. (§ 667.61, subds. (b), (d)(4), (e)(2).) This court has recognized that the One Strike law is an alternate sentencing scheme “and not a true ‘enhancement.’” (People v. Jones (1997) 58 Cal.App.4th 693 , 709 & fn. 9; People v

12021–2021
People v. Lopez green
calctapp · 2004
1 sentence

2021(People v. Williams (1999) 21 Cal.4th 335, 340-341 .) 2 Subdivision (b) of section 799 now provides that prosecution for forcible rape and other enumerated offenses committed on or after January 1, 2017, “may be commenced at any time.” (§ 799, subd. (b)(1), (2).) 3 committed during the commission of a burglary is subject to a mandatory sentence of 15 years to life in prison. (§ 667.61, subds. (b), (d)(4), (e)(2).) This court has recognized that the One Strike law is an alternate sentencing scheme “and not a true ‘enhancement.’” (People v. Jones (1997) 58 Cal.App.4th 693 , 709 & fn. 9; People v

12021–2021

Where else courts name it

CA 7 (1967–2021) GA 5 (2002–2022) VA 2 (2006–2006) NC 2 (1970–1970)

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