What is the test for dismissal of a prior strike conviction for abuse of power and abuse of authority?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Matthews, B288083 (Cal. App. 2019):
he had not previously been convicted of one or more serious and/or violent felonies." (Id. at p. 161.) We review the trial court's refusal to dismiss a prior strike conviction for abuse of discretion. (People v. Carmony (2004) 33 Cal.4th 367, 374-375.)
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