Does appellant have a right to challenge his sentence on appeal?

As a threshold matter, appellant failed to object to the trial court's sentencing decision. Even though the court detailed its ruling and reasons in a tentative decision before pronouncing sentencing, appellant did not challenge the court's finding the crimes in counts 6 thru 9 occurred at different times. Therefore, he has forfeited his right to contest that finding on appeal. (People v. Scott (1994) 9 Cal.4th 331, 356 ["complaints about the manner in which the trial court exercises its sentencing discretion and articulates its supporting reasons cannot be raised for the first time on appeal."].)

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