California § 654 - An act or omission that is punishable in different ways by different provisions o
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§ 654. An act or omission that is punishable in different ways by different provisions o
(a) An act or omission that is punishable in different ways by different provisions of law may be punished under either of such provisions, but in no case shall the act or omission be punished under more than one provision. An acquittal or conviction and sentence under any one bars a prosecution for the same act or omission under any other. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a defendant sentenced pursuant to subdivision (a) shall not be granted probation if any of the provisions that would otherwise apply to the defendant prohibits the granting of probation.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 654 cover?
Section 654 ("An act or omission that is punishable in different ways by different provisions o") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 654?
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