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Are Misdemeanors Punishable by One Year or 364 Days in Jail? (SB 1242)

Are Misdemeanors Punishable by One Year or 364 Days in Jail? (SB 1242) What’s the difference between spending 365 days in jail and 364 days in jail? Turns out, this makes a big difference. That’s why California recently passed Senate Bill 1242 into law. This bill provides that all misdemeanor crimes will retroactively have a maximum sentence not to exceed 364 days. For California residents, this new law has important…

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