Does a defendant who is charged with a similar felony charge before trial have additional reason to avoid a conviction for a similar crime before trial?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Reza, 152 Cal.App.3d 647, 199 Cal.Rptr. 664 (Cal. App. 1984):
1 Since the repeal of People v. Beagle (1972) 6 Cal.3d 441, 99 Cal.Rptr. 313, 492 P.2d 1 by Proposition 8 (Cal. Const., art. I, section 28, subd. (f)), similarly situated defendants will have additional reason to avoid being sentenced on a similar felony charge before trial, to avoid impeachment.
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