What are the implications of section 667(a) of the California Criminal Code when it comes to sentencing?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Acosta, G043611, Super. Ct. No. 07CF1858 (Cal. App. 2011):
"[The prosecutor]: Your honor, the People believe that the [section] 667(a)'s should be applied to each count that is a serious felony and that's under People v. Williams, 34 Cal.4th 397.
"[The court]: What is the defense position?
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"[Defense counsel]: The defense position is that they can only be applied once for a maximum of ten years."
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