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Shooting at an Inhabited Dwelling
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“Shooting at an Inhabited Dwelling, California Penal Code 246 PC
You act intentionally when you acknowledge that you committed this act on purpose. Note that the prosecutor does not have to prove that you had the purpose of breaking the law, just that you had the purpose of committing a particular act.
This crime is a felony, punishable by jail or prison, a lifetime suspension of your gun‑ownership rights under California law, and a strike under California’s Three Strikes Law.
But do not despair. The fact that you have been accused under these State Firearms Laws in California does not mean that you are guilty. At Progresso Legal Group P.C., our team of attorneys has the legal knowledge necessary to represent you legally.
Fortunately, there are a variety of legal defenses. Our team of attorneys can represent you on your behalf.
Penalties
Shooting at an inhabited dwelling is a felony, punishable by six months to one year in county jail or by three, five, or seven years in California State Prison. But if the prosecutor also shows that you caused another person to suffer serious bodily injury or death as a result of the shooting, then you face an additional charge with up to 25 years in prison.
Sometimes, the evidence against you is simply too strong to dispute. That is why knowing how to choose a good criminal defense lawyer to represent you may allow negotiating a plea with the prosecutor for a lesser charge. This still allows for prosecution to obtain a conviction. On the other hand, your conviction will be for a less serious charge that carries less severe penalties.
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