SENTENCING & PENALTIES LAW — CALIFORNIA
Sentencing in California Criminal Cases — How Judges Determine Punishment
California uses determinate sentencing for most felonies with three possible terms: low, mid, and upper. Sentencing enhancements, aggravating and mitigating factors, and the judge's discretion all affect the outcome.
Reviewed by Daniel S. Rubin, CA Bar 302093 · Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
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Sentencing in California — At a Glance
- Law / Code
- PC §1170
- Classification
- Sentencing Law
- Maximum Penalty
- Varies by offense — low, mid, or upper term for determinate sentences
- Probation Eligible
- Yes where eligible
- Strike Offense
- Doubles the sentence
- Related Codes
- PC §1170PC §1170.1PC §667PC §12022.5
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