Bill > AB292

This bill amends existing California law regarding domestic violence by increasing penalties and expanding the definition of violent felonies. Specifically, it revises the punishment for willfully inflicting corporal injury resulting in a traumatic condition upon a specified person, such as a spouse or cohabitant, by increasing the potential state prison sentence to 2, 4, or 5 years, and raising the maximum fine to $10,000 when the offense occurs within seven years of a previous felony conviction for domestic violence. It also mandates a minimum jail sentence of 60 days as a condition of probation if a person has one prior felony conviction for this offense. Furthermore, the bill expands the list of crimes considered "violent felonies" to include felony domestic violence, which has implications for sentencing enhancements under laws like the "three strikes law," a sentencing scheme that imposes significantly longer prison terms for repeat felony offenders. The bill also clarifies that no state reimbursement is required for local agencies due to these changes, as they involve creating new crimes or altering penalties.

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