Does a GBI Allegation Elevate a Felony to a Strike Under California Law?
In California, a great bodily injury (GBI) allegation to a felony charge can dramatically alter the trajectory of a defendant’s case and future. Under Penal Code 12022.7, a GBI enhancement transforms a standard felony into a “violent felony” strike offense under the Three Strikes law, as outlined in Penal Code 667.5(c). This pivotal alteration not […]
