California · Penal Code

PEN §136.5: Any person who has upon his person a deadly weapon with the intent to use such weapon to commit a violation of Section 136.

Felony

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Possessing a deadly weapon with intent to use it to commit a violation of Section 136.1 is an offense punishable by county jail time not exceeding one year or state prison imprisonment.

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Any person who has upon his person a deadly weapon with the intent to use such weapon to commit a violation of Section 136.1 is guilty of an offense punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one year, or in the state prison.

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