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WobblerCalifornia · Penal Code § 246.3

Grossly Negligent Discharge of a Firearm

Shooting a gun in a way that could kill or hurt someone.

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 fired a gun on purpose
  2. 2You were very careless
  3. 3It could have caused injury or death

Possible punishment

Misdemeanor: up to 1 year jail. Felony: 16 months, 2, or 3 years.