Section 805 Of Chapter 2. Time Of Commencing Criminal Actions From California Penal Code >> Title 3. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 2.
805
. For the purpose of determining the applicable limitation of
time pursuant to this chapter:
(a) An offense is deemed punishable by the maximum punishment
prescribed by statute for the offense, regardless of the punishment
actually sought or imposed. Any enhancement of punishment prescribed
by statute shall be disregarded in determining the maximum punishment
prescribed by statute for an offense.
(b) The limitation of time applicable to an offense that is
necessarily included within a greater offense is the limitation of
time applicable to the lesser included offense, regardless of the
limitation of time applicable to the greater offense.