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CA AB2836
Bill
Status
Failed
11/30/2016
Primary Sponsor
Kansen Chu
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AI Summary
- Amends Penal Code Section 95.1 to make technical, nonsubstantive changes to the law regarding threatening a juror
- Changes the opening language from "Every person" to "A person" who threatens a juror in a criminal proceeding after a verdict has been rendered
- Clarifies the punishment structure: imprisonment in county jail for not more than one year, or imprisonment pursuant to Section 1170(h), a fine of no more than $10,000, or both imprisonment and fine
- Maintains existing requirements that the threat must be made with intent and apparent ability to carry it out, and must cause the juror to reasonably fear for their safety or their immediate family's safety
Legislative Description
Crimes: obstruction of justice: threatening a juror.
Last Action
Died at Desk.
11/30/2016
Full Bill Text
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