What is the appropriate sentence for abuse of power?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Weiss, C069563 (Cal. App. 2012):
"When a judgment of imprisonment is to be imposed and the statute specifies three possible terms, the choice of the appropriate term shall rest within the sound discretion of the court. . . . The court shall select the term which, in the court's discretion, best serves the interests of justice." ( 1170, subd. (b).) We review the trial court's sentencing choice for abuse of discretion. (People v. Sandoval (2007) 41 Cal.4th 825, 847.)
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