CA Penal Code Section 1001.98


Deferral of sentencing shall not be offered when any of the following conditions are met:

(a)

The defendant has been convicted of any misdemeanor in the previous 10 years, a misdemeanor involving force or violence, or a felony.

(b)

The defendant has previously had his or her sentence deferred pursuant to this chapter or any other law.

(c)

Incarceration is mandatory upon the defendant’s conviction.

(d)

The defendant is required to register as a sex offender pursuant to Section 290.

(e)

The magistrate determines that the offense will be prosecuted as a misdemeanor pursuant to paragraph (5) of subdivision (b) of Section 17.

(f)

The defendant is a partnership, firm, association, corporation, limited liability company, or other legal entity.

(g)

The victim is a person identified in Section 6211 of the Family Code, a minor, or an elder or dependent adult pursuant to Section 368.

(h)

The charge includes any of the following:

(1)

Force or violence against a peace officer.

(2)

The unlawful use, possession, sale, or transfer of a dangerous weapon, firearm, or ammunition.

(3)

Violation of Section 23152 or 23153 of the Vehicle Code.

(4)

Violation of either subdivision (c) of Section 192 or subdivision (b) of Section 191.5.

(5)

Violation of Section 186.22.

(6)

Violation of Section 273.5 or 273.6.

(7)

Violation of an environmental or workplace safety crime, including, but not limited to, subdivision (a) of Section 5650 of the Fish and Game Code, Section 8670.64 of the Government Code, Section 25507 of the Health and Safety Code, Section 6423 or 6425 of the Labor Code, Section 387 of this code, or Section 13387 of the Water Code.
Last Updated

Aug. 19, 2023

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