What is the standard of review in sentencing cases?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Brown, A134696, A134697 (Cal. App. 2013):
Our standard of review is well established. We will not disturb the trial court's exercise of discretion in sentencing unless, all circumstances being considered, it is clear the court decision exceeded the bounds of reason. (People v. Bradford (1976) 17 Cal.3d 8, 20.)
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