How have the courts treated a defendant's due process right to appeal against his sentence?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Handrinos, G056950 (Cal. App. 2020):
Relying on People v. Dueas (2019) 30 Cal.App.5th 1157 (Dueas), appellant contends the trial court violated his due process rights by imposing certain fines and fees without determining he had the financial ability to pay them. Appellant did not raise this issue at his sentencing hearing.
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