Comedian Carlos Mencia pleaded not guilty to felony tax charges in a California court.

Mencia entered his plea in a Los Angeles County courtroom.

Mencia is charged with failing to file personal and corporate taxes from 2019 to 2024.

Mencia's lawyers criticized the authorities' approach to the case.

Comedian Carlos Mencia faces 12 felony counts for tax evasion.

Carlos Mencia was charged with six counts of failing to file personal and corporate taxes.

Mencia's lawyers said the raid on his home was too aggressive for a tax case.

Mencia's attorney disputed the decision to keep him in jail.

The attorney said the case is about unpaid taxes, not illegal activity.

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Mencia's bail was lowered from $250,000 to $50,000.

It is unclear if Mencia has been released from jail.

Mencia's lawyer said he lost $40,000 from missed performances.

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Carlos Mencia performed at a comedy club in California.

Mencia's lawyer said he has already paid a price for the charges.

Mencia was arrested for failing to pay taxes on $8.7 million in earnings.

The district attorney said Mencia owed over $300,000 in state taxes.

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The case is the first major prosecution by the Business Tax Fraud Unit.

The tax board sent Mencia 78 notices to file his tax returns.

The district attorney said Mencia did not respond to any of the notices.

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The district attorney said they target people who intentionally evade taxes.

The district attorney said they will prosecute people who break tax laws.

Mencia was born in Honduras and rose to fame in the 1980s.

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Mencia had his own TV show on Comedy Central.

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A producer said Mencia helps up-and-coming comedians.

The producer said Mencia is a kind and loyal friend.

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Mencia could face up to 11 years in prison if convicted.

Fox News reached out to Mencia's lawyer and the district attorney.

Julia Bonavita is a media and culture writer for Fox News Digital.