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WobblerCalifornia · Penal Code § 171b

Bringing a Weapon into a Government Building

Taking a gun or weapon into a courthouse or government office.

Can be charged as a felony OR a misdemeanor.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

  1. 1You brought a weapon
  2. 2Into a state or local public building

Possible punishment

Up to 1 year, or 16 months, 2, or 3 years.