California Penal Code Section 246.3
by
Randy Collins on Apr. 20, 2012
Criminal Criminal Felony Criminal Misdemeanor
Summary: Negligently Discharging a Firearm is when someone shoots a firearm or BB gun in a casual manner, that might’ve caused harm or death to someone else.
Definition
Negligently Discharging a Firearm under California Penal Code Section 246.3, is a criminal offence and it is normally filed as either a felony or misdemeanor. Negligently Discharging a Firearm is when someone shoots a firearm or BB gun in a casual manner, that might’ve caused harm or death to someone else.
Elements of the Crime
In order to take a Negligently Discharging a Firearm CPC 246.3 case to trial, certain elements of the crime will have to be proven. This includes:
· That the defendant deliberately shot a gun
· That the defendant did so casually
· This careless shooting could have caused bodily injury or death upon another party
Punishments for CPC 246.3
These penalties are to be determined by a judge and he/she will make a decision based on the circumstances surrounding the case.
When found guilty of Negligently Discharging a Firearm, it is usually filed as either a misdemeanor or felony, which includes:
Misdemeanor charges for Negligently Discharging a Firearm include up to one year in jail, and up to one thousand dollars in fines.
Felony charges for Negligently Discharging a Firearm include sixteen months, two or three years in prison, and up to ten thousand dollars in fine.
Legal Defenses for California Penal Code 246.3
A good lawyer can present many legal and valid defenses for Negligently Discharging a Firearm charges under California Penal Code 246.3 to prove someone’s innocence. MacGregor and Collins is based in Orange County, California, and has successfully defended those who were falsely accused of Negligently Discharging a Firearm. Call (949) 250-6097 to speak to a lawyer, should you be on trial for Negligently Discharging a Firearm.
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