California SB432 aims to prohibit plea bargaining for serious felonies, including furnishing fentanyl to minors.

California SB432 amends the Penal Code to prohibit plea bargaining for serious felonies, including those involving the furnishing of fentanyl to minors. The bill specifies that plea bargaining is not allowed unless there is insufficient evidence, a material witness cannot be obtained, or a reduction or dismissal would not substantially change the sentence. The bill also defines "plea bargaining" and "serious felony," and mandates that district attorneys state on the record why a sentence under certain sections was not sought when presenting an agreement to the court.

California SB432 aims to prohibit plea bargaining for serious felonies, including furnishing fentanyl to minors.

California SB432 amends the Penal Code to prohibit plea bargaining for serious felonies, including those involving the furnishing of fentanyl to minors. The bill specifies that plea bargaining is not allowed unless there is insufficient evidence, a material witness cannot be obtained, or a reduction or dismissal would not substantially change the sentence. The bill also defines "plea bargaining" and "serious felony," and mandates that district attorneys state on the record why a sentence under certain sections was not sought when presenting an agreement to the court.