When can consecutive sentences under section 654 of the Criminal Code be imposed for abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Avalos, C085166 (Cal. App. 2018):
When consecutive sentences are permitted under section 654, we review the trial court's decision to impose them for abuse of discretion. (See People v. Bradford (1976) 17 Cal.3d 8, 20.)
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