Can a court strike or dismiss a prior conviction for abuse of discretion?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Cross, F073589 (Cal. App. 2017):

This court reviews a trial court's denial to dismiss or strike a prior conviction for abuse of discretion. (People v. Carmony (2004) 33 Cal.4th 367, 374-376.)

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