When will a judge make a finding on a charge of obtaining false money under false pretenses?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Salman, A122761 (Cal. App. 8/12/2009), A122761 (Cal. App. 2009):
"And I am considering the presentence report in its entirety, as well as the prior conviction in 1998. I am not making a finding if it's a felony or a misdemeanor, just the fact that he was convicted of obtaining falseobtaining money under false pretenses, as well as the evidence that was presented at trial, which I am allowed to do under People v. Black.
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