What is the test for the purpose of determining the degree of the crime and the penalty to be imposed?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Cady, A155741 (Cal. App. 2019):
relating to the validity of a search and seizure . . . and issues regarding proceedings held subsequent to the plea for the purpose of determining the degree of the crime and the penalty to be imposed. [Citations.]" (People v. Buttram (2003) 30 Cal.4th 773, 776, 780.)
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