What is the test for an abuse of discretion on appeal?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Thompson, E070503 (Cal. App. 2019):
On appeal, we review a trial court's sentencing decision for an abuse of discretion. (People v. Sandoval (2007) 41 Cal.4th 825, 847.) "The trial court's sentencing discretion must be exercised in a manner that is not arbitrary and capricious, that is consistent with
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