What is the test for granting probation in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Gill, E071489 (Cal. App. 2019):
"[E]ven if there were several mitigating factors that might weigh in favor of probation, this does not necessarily mean that the trial court abused its discretion in deciding against granting probation." (People v. Ramirez (2006) 143 Cal.App.4th 1512, 1530-1531.) "Sentencing courts have wide discretion in weighing aggravating and mitigating factors. [Citation.] Indeed, a trial court may 'minimize or even entirely
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