Is a judge's discretion to strike or vacate prior felony convictions in furtherance of justice limited?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. McVay, F075188 (Cal. App. 2018):
" 'A court's discretion to strike [or vacate] prior felony conviction allegations [or findings] in furtherance of justice is limited. Its exercise must proceed in strict compliance with ... section 1385[, subdivision] (a).' " (People v. Williams (1998)
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