In a motion to dismiss one or both of appellant's prior strike convictions, can appellant appeal against the finding that the trial court abused its discretion in denying the motion?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Clerk, F059218, Super. Ct. No. MCR025582 (Cal. App. 2011):
From this record it is clear that the trial court was well aware of its discretion and that it carefully reviewed the particulars of appellant's criminal record, including his current offense, his character, and his prospects. (People v. Williams, supra, 17 Cal.4th at p. 161.) We therefore reject appellant's contention that the trial court abused its discretion when it denied his motion to dismiss one or both of his prior strike convictions. We further reject his contention that the trial court's denial of his Romero motion without
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