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.
- 1You kept up a public nuisance
- 2You did not fix it after being told
Possible punishment
Up to 6 months jail and/or $1,000 fine.
