Is a prior conviction under section 1385 subject to review?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Christian, E064998 (Cal. App. 2017):

"[A] trial court's refusal or failure to dismiss or strike a prior conviction allegation under section 1385 is subject to review for abuse of discretion." (People v. Carmony, supra, 33 Cal.4th at pp. 375.)

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