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FelonyCalifornia · Penal Code § 4502

Weapon Possession in Prison

Having a weapon while in prison or jail.

Serious crime. Can mean state prison.

What the prosecutor must prove

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

  1. 1You were in custody
  2. 2You had a weapon

Possible punishment

2, 3, or 4 years.