What is the effect of Proposition 36 on a defendant's appeal against his sentence?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Jones, E063317 (Cal. App. 2015):
Pursuant to the mandate of People v. Kelly (2006) 40 Cal.4th 106, we have independently reviewed the record for potential error and find no arguable issues.
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The order denying defendant's Proposition 36 request to recall his sentence and to be resentenced is affirmed.
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