Does a defendant have a right to make a sworn personal statement in mitigation of punishment?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Meyers, A132787 (Cal. App. 2013):
Meyers correctly contends he has a right to make a sworn personal statement in mitigation of punishment. (See People v. Evans (2008) 44 Cal.4th 590, 598-599; see also 1204.) Contrary to Meyers's argument, however, the record reveals he was afforded that right.
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