Is a sentence that was improperly imposed on a defendant reviewable on appeal?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Burke, G051156 (Cal. App. 2015):
issue. We disagree because defendant's contention is that the trial court imposed an unauthorized sentence, which is reviewable on appeal whether or not an objection was raised below. (People v. Smith (2001) 24 Cal.4th 849, 852.)
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