California Criminal Sentencing Enhancements

Table of Contents

I. Basic Concepts

• 1. Sentencing Overview
• 2. Enhancements Overview

II. Conduct Enhancements

• 3. Victims
• 4. Injury and Death
• 5. Firearms and Other Dangerous Weapons
• 6. Other Instruments of Injury or Death
• 7. Gangs
• 8. Drugs
• 9. DUI
• 10. Kidnapping, Robbery, and Carjacking
• 11. Sex Crimes
• 12. Property Loss, Money Laundering, and Fraud

III. Status Enhancements

• 13. Increased Punishment for Prior Similar Offenses
• 14. Felony Committed While Released on Bail or Own Recognizance
• 15. Prior Prison Commitments and Serious and Violent Felonies

Original Authors

• Michael Begovich
• William R. Bennett
• Hon. Matthew C. Braner
• Nancy Brewer
• Robyn L. Chew
• Ronald J. Freitas
• Steven I. Katz
• Michael Ogul
• Hon. Philip Pennypacker
• Hon. Kenneth L. Shapero
• Catherine Stephenson

Update Authors

• Michael Begovich
• William R. Bennett
• Hon. Matthew C. Braner
• Robyn L. Chew
• Charles Denton
• Ronald J. Freitas
• Steven I. Katz
• James P. Lambe
• Michael Ogul
• Hon. Kenneth L. Shapero
• Michele Smith

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