California legal term
more frequently imposed in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “more frequently imposed” 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 “more frequently imposed” mean in California criminal law?
“more frequently imposed” means that the totality of the evidence demonstrates a significant difference in seeking or obtaining convictions or in imposing sentences comparing individuals who have engaged in similar conduct and are similarly situated, and the prosecution cannot establish race-neutral reasons for the disparity. (Cal. Penal Code § 745)
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