Crimes: intoxication and firearms.
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Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Public Safety
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a new crime in California: being under the influence of a prohibited controlled substance while armed with a firearm during the commission or attempted commission of a felony. If convicted of this enhancement, a person would face an additional year in county jail or state prison, depending on their prior convictions. The bill also authorizes a search warrant for blood samples to determine if a person violated this enhancement, and outlines the process for obtaining such samples.
Key provisions
- Creates a new enhancement for being under the influence of a prohibited controlled substance while armed with a firearm during a felony.
- The enhancement carries a potential penalty of an additional year in county jail or state prison.
- Authorizes a search warrant for blood samples to determine if a person violated the enhancement.
- Specifies the conditions under which a blood sample can be drawn.
- Addresses search warrant procedures, including the potential use of a special master to protect attorney-client privilege.
- Clarifies the scope of search warrants for documentary evidence.
- Establishes a timeline for the bill’s operative date.
- States the legislative intent regarding firearms-related crimes.
Who is affected
- Individuals accused of felonies
- Law enforcement officers
- Criminal defendants
- Healthcare providers (blood sample collection)
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