Can a convicted and sentenced defendant appeal their sentence on the grounds of abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Degarmo, A128716 (Cal. App. 2011):
A trial court is required to exercise its discretion when imposing sentence. (See, e.g., People v. Surplice (1962) 203 Cal.App.2d 784, 791-792.) The convicted and sentenced defendant may seek appellate review on the ground of abuse of discretion. (Ibid.)
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