What is the test for remitting a fine under section 484 of the Code of Criminal Procedure?
"New York", United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Watson, 204 Misc. 467 (N.Y. 1953):
The power of this court under section 484 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to remit a fine is discretionary, but this discretion should not be exercised unless the fine as imposed was arbitrary, unreasonable, or excessive (see People v. Hershey Farms, 175 Misc. 641), or unless there are compelling circumstances arising subsequent to the imposition of the fine which convince the court that the remission of the fine will serve the ends of justice.
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