What is the test for sentencing a defendant to a maximum sentence for a single crime?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Trammell, F062485 (Cal. App. 2013):
crime. Although the distinct crimes may be charged in separate counts and may result in multiple verdicts of guilt, the trial court may impose sentence for only one offensethe one carrying the highest punishment. [Citation.]" (People v. Liu (1996) 46 Cal.App.4th 1119, 1135.)
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