California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Boothe, B286328 (Cal. App. 2018):
the court is aware of such alternatives, to explain to his or her client the consequences of the various dispositions available and to be certain that the sentence imposed is based on complete and accurate information. [Citations.]" (People v. Cotton (1991) 230 Cal.App.3d 1072, 1085-1086.)
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