Does section 654, subdivision (a) of the California Criminal Code allow for multiple convictions arising out of a single act or omission?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Sanchez, A135702 (Cal. App. 2014):

Section 654, subdivision (a), provides in relevant part: "An act or omission that is punishable in different ways by different provisions of law shall be punished under the provision that provides for the longest potential term of imprisonment, but in no case shall the act or omission be punished under more than one provision." Our Supreme Court has long " 'interpreted section 654 to allow multiple convictions arising out of a single act or omission, but to bar multiple punishment for those convictions. [Citations.] . . . [E]xecution of the sentence for one of the offenses must be stayed.' [Citations.]" (People v. Mesa (2012) 54 Cal.4th 191, 195)

Other Questions


Does section 654 of the Criminal Code bar multiple convictions arising out of a single act or omission but to bar multiple punishments for those convictions? (California, United States of America)
When a convicted criminal has completed his sentence for a conviction for a crime committed under section 1170.18, subdivision (f) of the California Criminal Code, can the conviction be reduced to a misdemeanor? (California, United States of America)
Is a criminal offence punishable by section 654 of the California Criminal Code for gross negligence punishable by a single crime arising from two crimes arising from a single, indivisible course of conduct? (California, United States of America)
Does Section 654 of the California Criminal Code bar multiple convictions and sentences based on a single conviction and sentence for a single assault? (California, United States of America)
When a defendant is convicted of multiple crimes arising from the same act or omission under Section 654, subdivision (a) of the California Criminal Code, can the sentence for one of the crimes be stayed? (California, United States of America)
Does section 654, subdivision (a) of the California Criminal Code, allow a single offender to be punished for a single crime committed against a multiple victim? (California, United States of America)
Does section 654 of the California Criminal Code allow a defendant to be convicted of a single charge of street terrorism and a separate charge of attempted murder for a single drive-by shooting? (California, United States of America)
Does Section 186.22, subdivision (b)(1)(1) of the California Criminal Code apply to a person convicted of a criminal street crime committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with any criminal street gang? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for violating section 654 of the California Criminal Code when a defendant is convicted of multiple crimes arising from a single indivisible course of conduct? (California, United States of America)
Does Section 654 of the California Criminal Code bar multiple sex offenders from receiving multiple punishment for multiple sex crimes committed during a single course of conduct? (California, United States of America)
X



Alexi white


"The most advanced legal research software ever built."

Trusted by top litigators from across North America.