California AB1955 amends firearm enhancement penalties for certain felonies.

California AB1955 amends Section 12022.53 of the Penal Code to increase penalties for using or discharging a firearm during the commission of specified felonies. The bill mandates additional prison terms for firearm use and intentional discharge, with longer terms for causing great bodily injury or death. It also allows courts to strike enhancements in the interest of justice and prohibits enhancements for lawful firearm use. The bill applies to felonies including murder, mayhem, kidnapping, robbery, carjacking, and various sexual offenses.

California AB1955 amends firearm enhancement penalties for certain felonies.

California AB1955 amends Section 12022.53 of the Penal Code to increase penalties for using or discharging a firearm during the commission of specified felonies. The bill mandates additional prison terms for firearm use and intentional discharge, with longer terms for causing great bodily injury or death. It also allows courts to strike enhancements in the interest of justice and prohibits enhancements for lawful firearm use. The bill applies to felonies including murder, mayhem, kidnapping, robbery, carjacking, and various sexual offenses.