What is the standard of review for a motion to dismiss a prior strike conviction?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Rollen, D067473 (Cal. App. 2015):
In People v. Leavel (2012) 203 Cal.App.4th 823, 837, this court summarized the standard of review to be applied in reviewing a trial court's ruling on a motion to dismiss a prior strike conviction:
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