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Code · California · Penal Code

§ 462

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(a)Except in unusual cases where the interests of justice would best be served if the person is granted probation, probation shall not be granted to any person who is convicted of a burglary of an inhabited dwelling house or trailer coach as defined in Section 635 of the Vehicle Code, an inhabited floating home as defined in subdivision
(d)of Section 18075.55 of the Health and Safety Code, or the inhabited portion of any other building.
(b)If the court grants probation under subdivision (a), it shall specify the reason or reasons for that order on the court record.
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