California Supreme Court
Feb. 7, 2013
State Supreme Court debates trial court judges' ability to offer indicated sentences
Trial court judges across the state can take comfort in the fact that the state Supreme Court still seems prepared to endorse "indicated sentences," but justices seemed inclined to limit that ability during oral arguments Tuesday.
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SAN FRANCISCO - Trial court judges across the state can take comfort in the fact that the state Supreme Court still appears prepared to endorse the concept of "indicated sentences." But during oral arguments Tuesday, Supreme Court justices suggested that if trial judges give an indicated sentence, they should be prepared to sentence the defendant to the same number of years eve...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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