SB 951, as introduced, Torres. Statute of limitations: conspiracy.
Existing law requires that prosecutions for specified offenses begin within a prescribed period of time based on the term of the sentence for the crime. Under existing law, conspiracy to commit a crime is punishable as a felony, as prescribed, but in most cases in the same manner as is provided for punishment of the underlying felony.
This bill would require a prosecution for conspiracy to commit a crime to be commenced within the time required for the commencement of prosecution for the underlying crime.
Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no. State-mandated local program: no.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
Section 801.7 is added to the Penal Code, to read:
Prosecution for conspiracy to commit a crime pursuant
3to Section 182 shall be commenced within the time required for
4the commencement of prosecution for the underlying crime.
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