AB 991
Sentencing: dismissal of enhancements.
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Fiscal committee
No
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No
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Public Safety
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Bill overview
This bill modifies sentencing guidelines in California by allowing judges to dismiss certain enhancements, particularly those related to firearm offenses, if it’s in the furtherance of justice. Specifically, it clarifies that the dismissal authority doesn't apply to firearms-related enhancements but still permits dismissal under existing judicial discretion. The bill also adjusts the application of enhancements under Section 12022.53, aiming to reduce the imposition of lengthy sentences by allowing for dismissal in specific circumstances, such as when the offense involved an inoperable firearm or a juvenile defendant.
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