What is the meaning of the word "penalty" and "fines" in the context of a criminal conviction?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Ruiz, 232 Cal.Rptr.3d 714, 4 Cal.5th 1100, 417 P.3d 191 (Cal. 2018):
other penalty prescribed by law." (Italics added.) This language is significant because "fines" and "penalties" are commonly understood to be "punishment." ( People v. Alford , supra , 42 Cal.4th at p. 757, 68 Cal.Rptr.3d 310, 171 P.3d 32 ["[f]ines arising from convictions are generally considered punishment"]; County of San Diego v. Milotz (1956) 46 Cal.2d 761, 766, 300 P.2d 1 [" "penalty" "
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