Section 1170.85 Of Article 1. Initial Sentencing From California Penal Code >> Title 7. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 4.5. >> Article 1.
1170.85
. (a) Upon conviction of any felony assault or battery
offense, it shall be considered a circumstance in aggravation of the
crime in imposing a term under subdivision (b) of Section 1170 if the
offense was committed to prevent or dissuade a person who is or may
become a witness from attending upon or testifying at any trial,
proceeding, or inquiry authorized by law, or if the offense was
committed because the person provided assistance or information to a
law enforcement officer, or to a public prosecutor in a criminal or
juvenile court proceeding.
(b) Upon conviction of any felony it shall be considered a
circumstance in aggravation in imposing a term under subdivision (b)
of Section 1170 if the victim of an offense is particularly
vulnerable, or unable to defend himself or herself, due to age or
significant disability.