California AB256 imposes an additional year of imprisonment for those armed with a firearm while committing or attempting to commit a felony under.

California AB256 amends the Penal Code to introduce a new section, 12022.57, which mandates an additional and consecutive term of imprisonment for one year for individuals who, while armed with a firearm in the commission or attempted commission of a felony, are under the influence of a controlled substance they are prohibited from possessing. This enhancement does not preclude prosecution under other applicable laws. The bill specifies that this additional punishment is for those who are subject to certain firearm prohibitions and have failed to relinquish their firearms as required by law.

California AB256 imposes an additional year of imprisonment for those armed with a firearm while committing or attempting to commit a felony under.

California AB256 amends the Penal Code to introduce a new section, 12022.57, which mandates an additional and consecutive term of imprisonment for one year for individuals who, while armed with a firearm in the commission or attempted commission of a felony, are under the influence of a controlled substance they are prohibited from possessing. This enhancement does not preclude prosecution under other applicable laws. The bill specifies that this additional punishment is for those who are subject to certain firearm prohibitions and have failed to relinquish their firearms as required by law.