California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Mendoza (In re Mendoza), (Cal. App. 2013):
multiple punishment in situations where "there are several offenses committed during 'a course of conduct deemed to be indivisible in time.' [Citation.]" (People v. Harrison (1989) 48 Cal.3d 321, 335.)
A claim under section 654 is reviewed for substantial evidence. (People v. Jimenez (2002) 99 Cal.App.4th 450, 456-457.) In assessing whether the crimes were divisible, the court must make factual determinations on the defendant's intent and objectives, and the court's implied factual findings will be upheld if supported by substantial evidence. (People v. Cleveland (2001) 87 Cal.App.4th 263, 271.)
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