California legal term
Ineligible for the sentence of death in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Ineligible for the sentence of death” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “Ineligible for the sentence of death” mean in California criminal law?
“Ineligible for the sentence of death” means that circumstances exist placing that sentence outside the range of the sentencer’s discretion. (Cal. Penal Code § 1509)
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