Over the weekend, police officers responded to a report of a suspicious male in the 2600 block of Yorba Linda, who appeared to be “huffing” from a can outside a vehicle, according to the Fullerton Police Department.
Upon arrival, officers made contact with a male and female adult, as well as a toddler, who was asleep in the car’s back seat.
During their investigation, officers located a firearm inside the vehicle. Both adults, being convicted felons, are prohibited from possessing firearms.
As a result, both subjects were taken into custody and booked on multiple charges, including felony child abuse, possession of a firearm by a felon, parole violation, and other misdemeanor and felony charges.
Here are the penalties for the charges mentioned above, in California:
Felony Child Abuse
Under California Penal Code 273d, felony child abuse involves willfully inflicting cruel or inhuman corporal punishment or an injury resulting in a traumatic condition. The penalties can include:
- 2, 4, or 6 years in state prison
- Fines up to $6,000
- Additional 4 years if there is a prior felony child abuse conviction within the preceding 10 years.
Possession of a Firearm by a Felon
Under California Penal Code 29800(a)(1), it is illegal for convicted felons to own, purchase, or possess firearms. The penalties include:
- 16 months, 2 years, or 3 years in state prison
- Fines up to $10,000
- Formal probation for 3 to 5 years.
Parole Violation
Parole violations can lead to several consequences, including:
- Arrest and detention pending a parole revocation hearing
- Possible return to state prison for up to one year
- Extension or modification of parole conditions.
Misdemeanor and Felony Charges
- Misdemeanors: Generally punishable by up to one year in county jail, fines up to $1,000, or both. Some misdemeanors, like DUI, can carry higher fines.
- Felonies: Can result in penalties ranging from probation to years in state prison, depending on the crime’s severity and the defendant’s criminal history.
