People v. F.M. (2023)

Case
May 4, 2023
Description

Convictions for "wobbler offenses" (which can be sentenced as either misdemeanors or felonies) require sentencing court to expressly state which category it is applying; Failure to make that express finding is reversible error and requires remand; Argument that court failed to make express finding re wobbler offense is not forfeited for not raising with sentencing court

Appeals & Writs
Courts & Hearings
Criminal Law

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