Does section 654 of the California Criminal Code prohibit multiple punishments?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Hall, C069587 (Cal. App. 2012):
We review a court's determination as to whether section 654 precludes multiple punishments under the substantial evidence standard of review. We view the evidence favorably to support the judgment and presume every factual finding that could reasonably be deduced from the evidence. (People v. Tarris (2009) 180 Cal.App.4th 612, 626-627.)
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