When it appears, at the time of passing sentence upon a person convicted upon indictment, that such person has already paid a fine or suffered an imprisonment for the act of which he stands convicted, under an order adjudging it a contempt, the Court authorized to pass sentence may mitigate the punishment to be imposed, in its discretion.
Cal. Penal Code § 658
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 153 Cal. App. 2d 193 - People v. Barry (1957)
Most recently applied in 153 Cal. App. 2d 193 - People v. Barry (August 1957)
Enacted 1872.
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