Cal. PEN § 1170.7
This is the official text of Cal. PEN § 1170.7, part of California’s Penal Code — defines crimes and sets criminal procedure in California.
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Official statutory text
Robbery or attempted robbery for the purpose of obtaining any controlled substance, as defined in Division 10 (commencing with Section 11000) of the Health and Safety Code, when committed against a pharmacist, pharmacy employee, or other person lawfully possessing controlled substances, shall be considered a circumstance in aggravation of the crime in imposing a term under subdivision (b) of Section 1170.
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