CRIMINAL DEFENSE PROCESS LAW — CALIFORNIA
Sentencing Hearings in California — What Happens and How to Fight for the Minimum
After a guilty verdict or plea, the sentencing hearing determines how much time a defendant serves. The defense has the opportunity to present mitigation, character evidence, and alternative sentencing proposals.
Reviewed by Daniel S. Rubin, CA Bar 302093 · Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
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Sentencing Hearing California — At a Glance
- Law / Code
- PC §1170 / PC §1202.4 / PC §1203
- Classification
- Criminal Procedure — Sentencing
- Maximum Penalty
- Set at sentencing hearing
- Probation Eligible
- Argued at sentencing
- Strike Offense
- Affects sentencing dramatically
- Related Codes
- PC §1170PC §1202.4PC §1203PC §667
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