Willful Exposure to Infections Disease | H&S Code § 120290

Description

Any person afflicted with any contagious, infectious, or communicable disease who willfully exposes itself or herself to another person may be charged with Willful Exposure to Infections and Disease.

What does the prosecutor have to prove?

1. Defendant is afflicted with any contagious, infectious, or communicable disease.
2. Defendant willfully exposed himself or herself to another person. or
2. Defendant willfully exposed another person afflicted with disease to someone else.

Punishment
Misdemeanor: 0-180 days

 

Can this be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor (“wobbler”)?	No
Is this charge a strike?	No
Is this charge a “serious felony”	No
Is this charge a “violent felony”	No
Do I have to register as a sex offender if convicted?	No
Do I have to register as a drug offender if convicted?	No
Do I lose my right to own or possess a firearm if convicted?	No
Do I lose my right to vote if convicted?	No
Am I eligible for a local sentence (PC § 1170(h)) if convicted?	No
Am I eligible for PC § 1000 drug diversion if convicted?	No
Am I eligible for Prop. 36 drug diversion if convicted?	No
Am I required to give a DNA sample if convicted?	No
Is this charge considered a “crime of moral turpitude” for immigration purposes?	No
Is this charge considered a “aggravated felony” for immigration purposes?	No
Is this charge considered a “controlled substance violation” for immigration purposes?	No
Is this charge considered a “domestic violence” for immigration purposes?	No
Is this charge considered a “firearm conviction” for immigration purposes?	No