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MisdemeanorCalifornia · Penal Code § 372

Public Nuisance

Keeping up something that harms the public, like a drug house.

Less serious. Up to 1 year in county jail.

What the prosecutor must prove

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

  1. 1You kept up a public nuisance
  2. 2You did not fix it after being told

Possible punishment

Up to 6 months jail and/or $1,000 fine.