Violent Crime vs. Non-Violent Crime In Serious Felonies?
What separates violent from non-violent serious felonies in California? The most serious violent crimes are the ones most likely classified as strikes, explains Oakland attorney Andrew Dósa. Both a serious felony and a strike carry sentence enhancements that sharply raise a defendant's exposure. The distinction matters because it directly shapes how much prison time someone ultimately faces.
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Answered by Andrew Dósa · Oakland, CA
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— how a strike adds sentencing exposure to a serious felony
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What separates violent from non-violent serious felonies?
The most serious violent crimes are the ones most likely classified as strikes—both a serious felony and a strike carry sentence enhancements that sharply raise a defendant's exposure, so the distinction directly shapes how much prison time someone faces.
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